Making her television debut on the daytime drama "General Hospital," Marcil garnered several nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress and Hottest Female Star, winning a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress. After her six-year run on the daytime series, Marcil ventured into primetime television appearing as a series regular on "Beverly Hills, 90210." Her other television credits include guest-starring roles on "NYPD Blue," "High Incident" and "Spin City." Vanessa stars as the wheeling and dealing Samantha Jane on NBC's hit series "Las Vegas." Samantha Jane "Sam" Marquez is the best casino host in Las Vegas. She is a ruthless business person whose sole interest is to get high rollers to play at the Montecito. She lives in a Montecito suite.