von-guy/ : 'to give thanks'. Born in Zimbabwe but raised in the United Kingdom and China, Vongai always knew she wanted to pursue acting. At a young age she was putting up small performances for friends and family in her parents' living room. Vongai has a background in Film and Television Studies and classically trained in acting, voice and movement at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Her favourite things include : improv, yoga and SCANDAL. Happy to call New York City her artistic and spiritual home, she gives thanks to her friends and family for all their support.