Acting · Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Born October 13, 1976
Ayesha Mansur Gonsalves is a Canadian actress, born and raised in Toronto. She started her professional career as a dancer, having trained at the prestigious Alvin Ailey American Dance Center in New York City. She performed in both Toronto and New York as well as choreographing several pieces through her own company. After attending film school at the City University of New York, Brooklyn College, she turned her attention to the craft of acting and has been on screens in the US and Canada ever since.
TVSaint-Pierre
2025
as Veda Gonsalves
TVThe Spencer Sisters
2023
as Sarita Stark
MovieChristmas at the Drive-In
2022
as Eve Bishop
MovieDon't Hang Up
2022
as Linda
TVChucky
2021
as Melanie Spiegel
MovieCrisis
2021
as Female Colleague
TVA Teacher
2020
as Fertility Doctor
MoviePossessor
2020
as Martha
MovieTeething
2020
as Mary
TVLockdown
2020
as Aunt Raina
MovieDino Dana: The Movie
2020
as Ayesha Alvarez
TVThe Moodys
2019
as Linda
MovieTammy's Always Dying
2019
as Doctor Miller
TVThe Hot Zone
2019
as Dr. Adya Livingston
MovieMouthpiece
2019
as Bartender
TVHudson & Rex
2019
as Larisa Sanders
MovieLay Them Straight
2018
as Dr. Tracy
Movie22 Chaser
2018
as Car Owner
TVStar Trek: Discovery
2017
as J'Vini
TVTaken
2017
as Brie Collins
TVKim's Convenience
2016
as Captain Leaming
TVDesignated Survivor
2016
as Riya Kapoor
TVPrivate Eyes
2016
as Dr. Morris
TVThe Expanse
2015
as Nalida
TVHemlock Grove
2013
as Layla Masri
TVAgainst the Wall
2011
as Receptionist
TVBloodletting & Miraculous Cures
2010
as Resident (as Ayesha Mansur)
After You're Gone
2009
as The Minister
