Tongayi Chirisa Biography, Education, Career, Movies, Interview
ARTICLE UPDATED ON FEBRUARY 5, 2020 BY RACHEL GACHIE (EDIT)
Tongayi Chirisa Biography
Tongayi Chirisa is a Zimbabwean actor known for playing Man Friday on NBC’s Crusoe television series, Father Nicholas on The Jim Gaffigan Show, and Hekule on Leon Schuster’s Mr. Bones 2. He is experienced in theatre, film, and television, and is also an occasional singer.
Tongayi Chirisa Education
He attended the Lomagundi College and also studied for a Bachelor of Arts in Live Performance at AFDA, School for the Creative Economy.
Tongayi Chirisa Career
Talking about his career, Chirisa played the role of ‘Detective Trevor Davies’ in the popular Zimbabwean soapie Studio.
He is also a singer and has featured in a good number of music videos. Tongayi recently played the lead role in a comedy feature film ‘Mr Bones 2: Back from the Past’. He also made a dramatic appearance in the mini-series Rough directed by British director, Andy Wilson and appeared in an international feature film Skin, directed by Anthony Fabian and co-starring Sam Neill, and then he played a lead in a local drama
Tongayi Chirisa Age
Tongayi Chirisa was born on 8th of August, 1981, in Zimbabwe. He celebrates his birthday on Aguust 8th every year.
Tongayi Chirisa Parents
After doing our research, details about his/her parents are not available and it is also not known if he/she has any siblings.
Tongayi Chirisa Spouse
Tongayi Chirisa likes to keep his personal life private hence information about his dating life is not available. It is therefore not known whether he is married or has any children. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Tongayi Chirisa Body Measurements
- Full Name: Tongayi Arnold Chirisa
- Other Names: Tongayi Chirisa
- Date of birth: 8th August, 1981
- Age: 37 years
- Nationality: Zimbabwe
- Occupation: Actor, singer, song-writer,
- Net worth: $1 million
- Height: Not Available
- Weight: Not Available
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Body Shape: Not Available
- Hair Colour: Not Available
- Eye Colour: Not Available
Tongayi Chirisa Salary
Details about Sommer’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much she makes will be updated as soon as it is available.
Tongayi Chirisa Net Worth
The award-winning Zimbabwean actors., Tongayi Chirisa, has an estimated net worth of 1 million which he has earned through his successful career as an actor
Tongayi Chirisa Movies
- Mr. Bones 2: Back from the Past
- Geezas
- Ace of Hearts
- Skin
- Gargoyle
- Tanyaradzwa
- Stand By
- Zimbabwe
- The Zim
- Whipping Boy
- Untitled Bush + Renz project
- Happiness Is a Four-letter Word
Tongayi Chirisa TV Appearances
- iZombie
- Sleepy Hollow
- The Guest Book
- H+: The Digital Series
- Hawaii Five-0
- American Horror Story: Asylum
- NCIS: Los Angeles
- Mars Project
- Barack Obama’s Cousin
- The Jim Gaffigan Show
- Mrs Mandela
- Whitney
- Diamonds
- Gaffigan
- Crusoe
Frequently Asked Questions About Tongayi Chirisa
Who is Tongayi Chirisa?
Tongayi Chirisa is one of Zimbabwean best-known and loved actor and he is experienced in films, TV, theatres and an occasional singer
How old is Chirisa?
He is 38 as of 2019. He was born in 1981
How tall is Tongayi ?
Tongayi Chirisa has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Is Tongayi Chirisa married?
He is neither married nor dating.
How much is his worth?
He has an accomplished actor with an estimated net worth of 1 million
How much does he make?
Not Available
Where does Tongayi live?
He lives in Zimbabwe
Is Chirisa dead or alive?
He is still alive and in good health.
Where is Tongayi now?
Not Available
State Tongayi Chirisa’s current occupation.
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Tongayi Interview
Q: How is Tongayi doing in 2015?
A: Tongayi is doing exceptionally well in 2015!
Q: When did you realize you wanted to make a career out of acting?
A: I don’t think there was ever a light bulb moment, I have always been intrigued with film ever since I could remember, but the one moment I knew that this was something I really wanted to do; was when I saw YELLOW CARD. Seeing that film and more importantly seeing young people like myself acting, just totally blew my mind. I was hooked and had an insatiable desire to be a part of this unique world of film making.
Q: What would you say was your break out role or career defining role?
A: Every role was a break out role, because it was the first time I was doing it. Collectively all those experiences lead to the next one , and so it continues. So if you want to talk about the first break out role I did, then we will have to go back to grade 4 where I was doing a class drama piece for assembly. That’s was my career defining role!!
Q: How difficult was it breaking into Hollywood?
A: That depends on what you mean by breaking into Hollywood. If you are talking role wise, then I broke into Hollywood before Hollywood knew me with the string of projects I did in South Africa that were to have their debut in America. But if you are talking about having my name synonymous with the industry, then I will say again there is no one moment, but every project you work on, you are building your resume, the more work you do that people see the more “easier” it is to “break” into Hollywood. The correct term should be, “how hard have you been working to make a living as an actor” and I will since I fell in love with the art of performance.
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Q: What are the challenges that you face being black, African and Zimbabwean in Hollywood?
A: I don’t conform to the notion that I have challenges I face in Hollywood because I am black or African or Zimbabwean. Its really your perspective of how you decide to see a situation, either the glass is half empty or its half full.
Q: Congrats on your all your new roles, what can we expect from your character on your new show “The Gaffigan Show”?
A: Thank you. You can expect lots of laughter, you can expect to recognize someone you know that may talk or walk or laugh like me on the show. You can expect to relate to the character’s enthusiasm
Q: How did the idea of The Zim movie come about and are you also working on the production?
A: The idea for the short Film The Zim was the director and writers idea, Alex Bedria who saw a story of humanity that he felt compelled to tell. It’s a story of how two friends help each other in the midst of threats and rising tensions in the country during the highly debated land grabs.
Q: How does the Zim film industry compare to the rest of the world, are we getting somewhere?
A: If your question is comparing to the rest of the world, as in the more established countries, well I think the answer to that is obvious . We have a very very long way to go. I will give you an example, Imagine if Zimbabwe had only one bank, and one tertiary facility where one could be taught about finances…would you say that Zimbabwe has a banking /finance sector? The answer is no. So in the same context we need to look at some basics such as tertiary facilities that teach film and then we will need more TV stations to create an industry.. get my drift.
Q: Do you feel responsible to lift or support the Zim film industry from where you are?
A: Everyday, it is my responsibility. When I audition, when I book a job. I am saying to those watching the work I do, that there are more of me where I come from. I support the Zim by continually reaching for the highest level of excellence and success the industry has to offer.
Q: What has been some of your highlights since you arrived in Hollywood?
A: They have been more about life than they have been about acting or being in Hollywood.
Q: What else can we look forward from you in the near future?
A: We will just have to wait and see what the future holds.
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Q: Who are your top five all time favorite Zim actors?
A: I will let you know before I die! Some of them may still be in junior school. But those that I have appreciated because they stuck with it when it didn’t pay or when acting wasn’t even considered a profession (and still isn’t in some circles, sadly) are people like The late Walter Muparutsa.
Q: Would you encourage young Zimbabweans who have passion for acting or film making to pursue it in Zimbabwe?
A: Yes, because that’s where I started. Then when you have gleaned all you can spread your wings. If you are fortunate enough to have the resources to go to film school then do it.
Q: What’s your advice to the Zimbabwean youth?
A: Never stop dreaming, never stop believing, because no matter how hard things get. It will always work out. If you have the faith to believe you can achieve you will have the grace and strength to achieve.
Q: What do you miss the most about Zimbabwe?
The food.
Q: Can we expect a visit from you anytime soon?
Hopefully sooner than later!
Q: Is Tongayi single?
I am married to my work. lol
Q: What do you look for in a life partner?
A: All the things that I have and more.
Q: What do you do to relax?
A: Watch movies
Q: Where can your fans reach you?
They can get at me on twitter @tongayichirisa and on Instagram @tongayichirisa and on facebook @the real Tongayi Chirisa!.. easy peazy.
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