Vendy was born and raised in Ballarat, Victoria, to an Austrian mother, Crystal, and Australian father, David.
Vendy came to fame playing schoolteacher Tess Bell on Neighbours from 1999 to 2001.
After Neighbours, she guest starred in further television roles including, Blue Heelers,[3] Shock Jock, Nightmares and Dreamscapes, Pizza and Underbelly Files: Chopper.
Her film credits include Matching Jack, The Writer, Fat Pizza, Horseplay and The Incredible Hulk.
[5] Vendy is the cousin of Kristian Schmid, and was managed by Scott Michaelson, both of whom are past Neighbours stars.