Jonetta Kaiser
Jonetta Kaiser | |
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| Born | 10 November 1997 Hammond, Louisiana, U. S. |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
Jonetta Kaiser is an American actress. She is best known for playing Sonya Karp, one of the leads in Vampire Academy.[1][2]
Early life
Kaiser was born in Hammond, Louisiana. She wanted to become an actress at 14 and searched how to become an actress on Google. She revealed she lived in a low income area. Kaiser is an advocate for mental health and body image positivity, something she personally has struggled with due to her scoliosis.[3]
Career
Kaiser made her on screen debut in one episode of the sitcom Me Time With Frangela.[4] Kaiser's first recurring role was as Kara in the TV series Breakwater.[5] Kaiser landed the biggest role of her career so far when she was cast as Sonya in the fantasy horror Vampire Academy.[6] Kaiser is set to appear in the upcoming thriller The Man Across the Street.[7]
Personal life
In her spare time Kaiser enjoys reading, making jewelry, and taking Pilates classes. She has been working on a couple of AI-based startups with her boyfriend and also building websites for clients.[8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2019 | The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience | Bikini Babe | Short |
| 2019 | Pure | Pure | Short |
| 2020 | Jane | Rosario | Short |
| 2021 | Blue Hour | Mel | Short |
| 2022 | Root Letter | Mia | |
| 2022 | A Party to Die for | Sadie | |
| 2024 | Would You? | Meghan | Short |
| 2024 | Killer Nurses | Jade Hewitt | Short |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Me Time with Frangela | Plantiff | Episode; Fears and Phobias |
| 2019 | Two Sides | Heather | 5 episodes |
| 2021 | Millenials | Simmi Johnson | 2 episodes |
| 2022 | Breakwater | Kara | 10 episodes |
| 2022 | Tales | Amber | Episode: "Put It on Me" |
| 2022 | Vampire Academy | Sonya | 10 episodes |
| 2025 | The Pitt | Chloe | Episode: "5:00 P. M." |
References
- ^ "'Vampire Academy' Star Jonetta Kaiser Loves How The Show Portrays Black Women Beyond Trauma". girlsunited. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "'Vampire Academy': Jonetta Kaiser Interview". capeandcastle. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Jonetta Kaiser Vampire Academy". bigissuenorth. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Vampire Academy Cast: Where You've Seen The Actors From The Peacock Series Before". aol. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Snap Original Breakwater Set to Debut With an AR Lens for Each Episode". adweek.com. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "New series 'Vampire Academy' is a huge launching pad for actor Jonetta Kaiser". andscape. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Teri Polo, Dylan Walsh & Jamie-Lynn Sigler To Star In Thriller 'The Man Across The Street'". deadline. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Taking a Bite Out of Life: Jonetta Kaiser". southeasternmagazine.blog. Retrieved 2025-07-29.