Birth Name: Vanessa Morgan
Birth Date: 1992-03-23
Birth Place: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Details
Alternate Names: Vanessa Morgan Mziray, ونسا مورگان
Physical Characteristics: N/A
Career
First Appearances: - A Diva's Christmas Carol (2000) as Young Ebony
Most Important Roles: - My Babysitter's a Vampire (2010) as Sarah
- Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars (2010) as Marion Hawthorne
- Frankie & Alice (2010) as Frankie (16 years old)
- Geek Charming (2011) as Hannah
- Pimp (2018) as Destiny
- Guilty at 17 (2014) as Leigh
- A Diva's Christmas Carol (2000) as Young Ebony
- Margaux (2022) as Lexi
Career Highlights: - My Babysitter's a Vampire (2010)
- Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars (2010)
- Frankie & Alice (2010)
- Geek Charming (2011)
- Pimp (2018)
- Guilty at 17 (2014)
- A Diva's Christmas Carol (2000)
- Margaux (2022)
Awards
Awards: - Nominated for 1 Leo - Best Lead Performance Dramatic Series (2025)
- Nominated for 1 Leo - Best Lead Performance Dramatic Series (2024)
- Nominated for 1 Teen Choice Award - Choice Ship (2019)
- Won Teen Choice Award - Choice TV: Breakout Star (2018)
- Won Teen Choice Award - Choice: Scene Stealer (2018)
- Nominated for 1 Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actress (2009)
Full Biography
Vanessa Morgan Mziray (born March 23, 1992) is a Canadian actress. Born to a Scottish mother and a Tanzanian father, displayed her talent from a young age, starting singing at six. After graduating from Colonel By Secondary School, she pursued philosophy at Queen’s University in Kingston. Her screen debut at eight was in the TV movie "A Diva’s Christmas Carol." Renowned for her portrayal of Toni Topaz in "Riverdale" from its 2nd season, she continued for six more. CBC announced her co-starring role with Giacomo Gianniotti in the upcoming series "Wild Cards" in October 2023.