Tonya Kay's acting prowess is highly acclaimed for its bold, dynamic, and multidimensional portrayal of characters, showcasing her remarkable ability to bring depth and complexity to her roles.
Her impressive filmography includes starring roles in A Better Place, which premiered at the Cannes Market, as well as Dark Space and Earthtastrophe, both airing on SyFy. Additionally, she has appeared in Saving My Baby and The Other Wife on Lifetime.
On television, Tonya Kay has made notable appearances on The Fosters, Jane The Virgin, Criminal Minds, and Rosewood, with recurring and series regular roles on Comedy Central, MTV Networks, NBC, and FOX.
Notably, she was the only female nominee and won the Best Villain award from the Horror Society for her lead role in Bastard, which was released theatrically and received praise from critics for her "batshit crazy" performance. Tonya Kay's acting training in Meisner, Anthony Meindl, Second City, and iO West has allowed her to hone her fearless instincts and bring a unique edge to her performances.
Tonya Kay has also had the opportunity to work alongside other celebrities, including co-hosting Street Cred with Penn Jillette on Travel Channel and collaborating on sketch comedy with Neil Patrick Harris and Conan O'Brien. She is particularly passionate about combining her art with her ideals and has enjoyed working with fellow vegans Russell Brand, Ellen Degeneres, Emily Deschanel, and Rob Zombie.
As a talented and physically fit performer, Tonya Kay is known for performing her own stunts, stunt doubling for PINK, stunt coordinating for Corey Feldman, and fighting Zoe Bell in the film Raze, released by Paramount.
In addition to her acting career, Tonya Kay has also showcased her impressive dance skills, touring with the popular show STOMP and performing at sold-out events at Madison Square Garden. She has also landed recurring roles on Glee and The Voice, and appeared in the blockbuster films The Muppets Movie and Lone Ranger.
When she is not on-camera, Tonya Kay enjoys working on her classic hot rod and cites Faster Pussy Cat Kill! Kill! as her favorite film.
