Born and raised on the east of South Africa, she spent her childhood; swimming in the Indian Ocean. After high school, she began studying Psychology and Law, but was drawn to acting and moved to Johannesburg to study Acting at the South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance (AFDA) where her studies included acting for theatre, television and film as well as writing for these mediums. After graduating at the top of her class from the AFDA in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, she enrolled at The Meisner Studio.
Having won the Green card lottery, she is determined to become a successful Actress and Producer in the United States.