Kirsten Vangsness – Born in 1972

Kirsten Vangsness’s looks have changed throughout the years. She looks incredibly much better today, thanks to her massive weight loss transformation. Furthermore, fans will best remember her as FBI Technical Analyst Penelope Garcia on the long-running CBS TV series, Criminal Minds. She has reprised her role in two spinoff series, Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior and Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders. Her film credits include the independent film “A-List” and the comedy horror “In My Sleep.

Born in Pasadena, California, Vangsness was raised in Porterville. She later moved to Cerritos, where she graduated high school and got her college degree from California State University, Fullerton. She started as a child actress and got her big break in the theatre, winning several awards, including the prestigious 15 Minutes of Female Best Actress Award, among others. At an early age, Vangsness proves she has great acting talent. She also writes for Los Angeles Time Magazine. She’s a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.