Jessica “Jay” Carly Anstey (born 13 February 1991), popularly known as Jay Anstey. Is a South African actress and model. She is best known for the roles in the films, Sleeper’s Wake, Farewell Ella Bella, Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell, and Hell Trip
Full biography: Jay Anstey
Full name: Jessica Carly Anstey
Also known as: Jay Anstey
Date of birth: 13 February 1991 (31 years)
Place of birth: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Education: Pretoria Technikon
Occupation: Actress and Model
Height: 1.79m (5 ft 10)
Knownfor: Suzan in Isibayaa, Dr. D in Tremors: A cold day in Hell
Spouse(s): Jonathan Boynton-Lee (sep.)
Sean-Marco Vorster (m. 2021)
Parents: Norman Anstey and Penny Anstey
Networth: $800K (theoretical estimate)
Nationality: South African
Early life of Jay Anstey
Jessica was born in Pretoria, South Africa on February 13, 1991. Her father, Norman Anstey, is also an actor, and her mother, Penny Anstey, was a PACT ballet dancer. She excelled in piano, singing, and ballroom dancing in school. Amy, her only sister, is also an actress.
She had a long standing relationship with Jonathan Boynton-Lee, a fellow actor and Top Billing presenter. They also got nominated by “You Spec” as a couple of the year. However, they separated citing miscommunication and conflicting schedules. Then in 2017, she dated with Sean Kaplan. In 2021, she married fellow actor Sean-Marco Vorster
Education of Jay Anstey
She obtained her national diploma in dramatic arts from the Pretoria Technikon. After completing her diploma, she started to feature in commercials for Supersport, Red Berry, the University of Johannesburg and Edgars
Personal life of Jay Anstey
She had a long standing relationship with Jonathan Boynton-Lee, a fellow actor and Top Billing presenter. They also got nominated by “You Spec” as a couple of the year. However, they separated citing miscommunication and conflicting schedules. Then in 2017, she dated with Sean Kaplan. In 2021, she married fellow actor Sean-Marco Vorster
Networth
Her net worth is unknown. However, considering her family background and her own career. You can only believe that her financial standings aren’t too shaky. Needless to say, Jay Anstey has played international roles in many movies we wil mention later. So, some relative sources cite a networth of up to $800K and above.
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Height
Jay Anstey is really tall if you’re wondering how tall she is. She is taller than the average South African man. Standing at 1.79m. Nearly 6ft tall at 5ft10. A very tall stature that has enabled her in the modeling industry. As well as the acting industry.
Career of Jay Anstey
In 2006, he made film debut with Catch a Fire and played the role “Katie Vos”. After that she appeared in many films such as Two Worlds, Sleeper’s Wake, Friend Request and Rakkan. In 2011, she made the television debut with the role “Charlie Holmes” on SABC3 soapie Isidingo. The role became her turning point in the acting career, where she played the role for seven consecutive years until 2012.
In 2012, Anstey appeared in the Canadian film Inescapable. In 2013, she joined with the fifth season of the SABC1 reality competition Tropika Island of Treasure as one of the celebrity contestant. After that, in the same year, she joined with the sixth season of the SABC3 reality competition Strictly Come Dancing.
Meanwhile, she made television appearances in M-Net series Snitch, Rhythm City on e.tv and Young Leonardo for the BBC. In 2018, she made the lead role “Elle” in the horror film Farewell Ella Bella. The film was made theatrical screening in the USA. In 2020, she joined with the M-Net (DStv 101) television serial Inconceivable. In the same year, she joined with another serial Legacy with the role “Alexandra “Lexi” Price”.
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Filmography
Year Series name: Character – Genre
- 2006 Catch a Fire: Katie Vos -Film
In 2006 Snitch: Kylie WattsTV Series
2006 Heartlines: Alice Anderson Film - 2007 Rhythm City: ChrizetteTV Series
2007 Les deux mondes: JanaFilm - 2008 Strictly Come Dancing: TV Series
- 2011 Isidingo: Charlie Holmes TV Series
2011 Leonardo: PetronellaTV Series - 2012 Inescapable: Muna Abdul-KareemFilm
2012 Sleeper’s Wake: Jackie VenterFilm - 2013 Tropika Island of Treasure: TV Series
2014 Leading Lady: Model 2Film - 2015 Friend Request: Girl 1Film
2015 Abo Mzala: JessicaTV Series - 2017 Heart Aka 4 Minutes: Louis’ NurseShort film
- 2017 Garry’s Game: HammerFilm
In 2017 Isibaya: Susan TV Series - 2017 Rakka: Woman BomberShort film
2017 Blood Drive: DianeTV Series - 2018 Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell: Dr. D Film
Also in 2018 Farewell Ella Bella: ElleFilm
2018 Hell Trip: Emily Larson, Stunt performerFilm - 2019 The Girl from: St. AgnesDebbieFilm
- 2020 The Last Days of American Crime: Female Terrified OfficerTV Series
In 2020 Inconceivable: Tamsin WattsTV Series
2020 Legacy: Alexandra “Lexi” PriceTV Series
