Mayfair Witches: Zimbabwe’s Tongayi Chirisa stars in new American TV series
Actor Tongayi Chirisa plays the character Ciprien Grieve in AMC’s new supernatural series, Mayfair Witches. Ciprien is reportedly a new character written for the show and is not part of Anne Rice’s original novel trilogy. He’s expected to play a crucial role in Mayfair Witches.
Tongayi Chirisa is a noted Zimbabwean actor who’s been a part of quite a few shows over the years like Crusoe, The Jim Gaffigan Show, and more. The new series premiered on AMC on Sunday, January 8, 2023.
Tongayi Chirisa was born in Harare, Zimbabwe, on August 8, 1981. Chirisa apparently spent his formative years in Harare. He attended Lomagundi College before graduating with a bachelor’s degree in live performance from AFDA in South Africa.
One of Tongayi Chirisa’s earliest roles was in a TV show called Studio 263, wherein he portrayed the character of Detective Trevor Davis. He subsequently went on to play minor roles in various feature films and short films like Tanyaradzwa, Ace of Hearts, and Skin, to name a few.
His biggest breakthrough on television was on NBC‘s Crusoe. He portrayed the part of Man Friday in the show, and audiences widely lauded his performnace for it. His other notable TV acting credits include The Jim Gaffigan Show, Another Life, iZombie, and more. Read More…