Portrait of Vanessa Morgan

Vanessa Morgan

Acting

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.

Born: March 23, 1992

Place of Birth: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Filmography

2024
Wild Cards

as Max Mitchell

2022
Margaux

as Lexi

2018
Pimp

as Destiny

2017
Riverdale

as Toni Topaz

2015
2014
Guilty at 17

as Leigh

2014
Finding Carter

as Beatrix 'Bird' Castro

2013
The Amazing Race Canada

as Self - Contestant

2011
Geek Charming

as Hannah

2011
A.N.T. Farm

as Vanessa LaFontaine

2010
Frankie & Alice

as Frankie (16 years old)

2010
Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars

as Marion Hawthorne

2007
The Latest Buzz

as Amanda Pierce

2001
Degrassi

as Vanessa

2000