
Actor
Ayesha Mansur Gonsalves
Born 1976 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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.
Acting

Chucky
Melanie Spiegel · 2021

The Expanse
Nalida · 2015

Star Trek: Discovery
J'Vini · 2017

Designated Survivor
Riya Kapoor · 2016

Hemlock Grove
Layla Masri · 2013

Possessor
Martha · 2020

A Teacher
Fertility Doctor · 2020

Hudson & Rex
Larisa Sanders · 2019

Kim's Convenience
Captain Leaming · 2016

Crisis
Female Colleague · 2021

Private Eyes
Dr. Morris · 2016

Taken
Brie Collins · 2017

The Hot Zone
Dr. Adya Livingston · 2019

Dino Dana: The Movie
Ayesha Alvarez · 2020

22 Chaser
Car Owner · 2018

Christmas at the Drive-In
Eve Bishop · 2022

Lay Them Straight
Dr. Tracy · 2018

Against the Wall
Receptionist · 2011

Saint-Pierre
Veda Gonsalves · 2025

The Spencer Sisters
Sarita Stark · 2023

Lockdown
Aunt Raina · 2020

The Moodys
Linda · 2019

Mouthpiece
Bartender · 2019

Teething
Mary · 2020