Cast & creator
Vanessa Morgan
Best known for Riverdale, Degrassi, Lip Sync Battle
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.
Also known as: Vanessa Morgan Mziray
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film credits
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television credits
17
2000–2024 · acting roles
6.7
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (17)
Showing 17 of 17 credits
Riverdale
Toni Topaz
2017
Degrassi
Vanessa
2001
Lip Sync Battle
Self
2015
Wild Cards
Max Mitchell
2024
A.N.T. Farm
Vanessa LaFontaine
2011
My Babysitter's a Vampire
Sarah
2011
The Shannara Chronicles
Lyria
2016
Finding Carter
Beatrix 'Bird' Castro
2014
The Latest Buzz
Amanda Pierce
2007
Geek Charming
Hannah
2011
My Babysitter's a Vampire
Sarah
2010
Margaux
Lexi
2022
Pimp
Destiny
2018
Frankie & Alice
Frankie (16 years old)
2010
Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars
Marion Hawthorne
2010
A Diva's Christmas Carol
Young Ebony
2000
Guilty at 17
Leigh
2014