Yaya DaCosta
Birth Name: Yaya DaCosta
Birth Date: 1982-11-15
Birth Place: Harlem, New York, New York, USA
Details
Alternate Names: Yaya Da Costa Johnson, Yaya Johnson, Camara DaCosta Johnson, Yaya Alafia, Yaya DaCosta, یایا داکوستا
Physical Characteristics: - Height: 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
- Eye Color: brown
- Hair Color: black hair
Career
First Appearances: - Take the Lead (2006) as LaRhette
Most Important Roles: - TRON: Legacy (2010) as Siren #3
- Take the Lead (2006) as LaRhette
- Racing for Time (2008) as Vanessa
- The Kids Are All Right (2010) as Tanya
- In Time (2011) as Greta
- The Butler (2013) as Carol Hammie
- The Messenger (2009) as Monica Washington
- Whole Lotta Sole (2011) as Sophie
- Big Words (2013) as Annie
Career Highlights: - TRON: Legacy (2010)
- Take the Lead (2006)
- Racing for Time (2008)
- The Kids Are All Right (2010)
- In Time (2011)
- The Butler (2013)
- The Messenger (2009)
- Whole Lotta Sole (2011)
- Big Words (2013)
Full Biography
Yaya DaCosta, born Camara DaCosta Johnson and known professionally as Yaya Alafia, is an American actress and model. She rose to prominence as a runner-up on Cycle 3 of America's Next Top Model. DaCosta has since starred in various television series, including 'All My Children', 'Ugly Betty', and 'Chicago Med'. She has also appeared in several films, notably 'The Kids Are All Right'.
