Vanessa Anneliese Petruo, born 23 October 1979 in West Berlin, is a German singer-songwriter, actress, and former member of the pop group No Angels. Her music career began in 2000 when she auditioned for RTL II’s Popstars and joined the newly formed girl band. They released the chart‑topper "Something About Us" (2002), which reached Number One in Germany and Austria, earned an Echo award, and showcased Petruo’s songwriting alongside fellow members. After No Angels disbanded in 2003, Petruo pursued a solo career, releasing "Hot Blooded Woman" (2005), which peaked at number 59 in the German singles chart. She also issued her first solo album, Mama Lilla Would (2005). Petruo toured Germany in 2005 and contributed songs such as "Since I Found You" on the Four Seasons tour. She stepped away from public life in 2015 to focus on academic work, completing a doctorate in cognitive neuroscience and conducting post‑doctoral research at USC.
