Born in Cape Town, South Africa. Dominique Thaysen has been acting since a young age, spending her time in front of the camera and dancing. She then studied for a year at a Film School (AFDA) in Cape Town, leaving it prematurely, but not empty handed. She acted in many short films (Ambivalence (2013), Director: Sean Voster) which provided her with much "on set" experience. Moving to the States at the age of 20 to further pursue her acting career. She then flew all the way to America to join The New York Film Academy in Los Angeles. There she got a scholarship for a One Year Acting for Film program. Graduating in May 2013 with a One Year certificate in Acting For Film. She then recieved her OPT (Optional Practical Training) She just wrapped a Promo for Discovery Fit & Health, and is on the rise to greater things.