Vanessa James In World Women’s Day Video
Vanessa James has appeared in an inspirational social media video as part of the recent International World Women’s Day.
James was among several celebrities interviewed by British television channel ITV about their experiences in the industry.
She recently competed on the Dancing on Ice television show on ITV as a professional skater, reaching the semi-finals with her dance partner Dan Edgar.
“The women before me of colour like Debi Thomas and Surya Bonaly – all of these barriers they broke down for me to be accepted and become European champion without any stigma or prejudices and be able to skate uniquely,” James said in the video.
The 37-year-old is no stranger to reality TV, having also appeared on Battle of the Blades – a Canadian figure skating competition.
Although James was born in Ontario, Canada, her father is Bermudian, and she lived on the island until age ten when her family moved to Virginia in the United States.
James represented France at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 2010, Sochi, Russia, in 2014, and Pyeongchang, South Korea, in 2018.
She also represented Canada at the Winter Olympics in Beijing, China, in 2022.
The retired pair skater also won the gold medal at the European Championships in Minsk, Belarus, in 2019 and claimed bronze medals at the World Championships in Milan, Italy, in 2018 and the European Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic, in 2017.
