Vanessa Nicole Marano (born October 31, 1992) is an American actress. She has starred in movies and had recurring roles on Without a Trace, Gilmore Girls, Scoundrels, and The Young and the Restless. Vanessa Nicole Marano (born October 31, 1992) is an American actress. She has starred in movies and had recurring roles on Without a Trace, Gilmore Girls, Scoundrels, and The Young and the Restless.