Yaya DaCosta
Yaya DaCosta (born Camara Yaya DaCosta Johnson on November 15, 1982 in Harlem, New York) is an American actress and fashion model. She was the runner-up in Cycle 3 of America's Next Top Model.
Biography
Early life
DaCosta was born on November 15, 1982 in Harlem, New York. She comes from a multiethnic background. "My family is different. My great-grandfather was Brazilian and we have West African, Native American/Cherokee and Irish blood."
Career
After finishing in second place in America's Next Top Model, where she is considered one of the most memorable contestants, DaCosta went on to a successful career. Yaya only appeared once in the bottom two during the competition. She is currently signed to Models 1 London and Ford Models. She has modeled for Target, Olay, CharmaineLouise, DJA Clothing Company, Venus Clothing, Isaac Mizrahi, Kohl's, Seven Magazine, Interview Magazine, Essence Magazine, Jewel Magazine, Elle Girl Presents Dare To Be You: Wal-Mart Meets America's Next Top Model, Marc Bouwer Fall 2005, Seda, Garnier Fructis, Lincoln Townhouse, Radioshack, Dr. Scholl's, Vibe Magazine, Venus, Terrazine Magazine and Sephora.
DaCosta began acting in 2005 after having a small role in an episode of Eve called Prom Night. Since then she has acted in three major motion pictures: Take the Lead, Honeydripper and The Shanghai Hotel. She also acted in a TV movie called Racing for Time. She was recently cast on All My Children as Cassandra Foster, the daughter of Angie Hubbard.
According to an interview with All My Children's new head writer, Charles Pratt, Jr., DaCosta exited the role some time in August 2008, less than four months after joining the show, to join the cast of "The First Breeze of Summer" on Broadway. According to Broadwayworld.com, "The First Breeze of Summer" will be presented from 2008-2009 by the historic Negro Ensemble Company.
In 2009, she is scheduled to portray Nico Slater on the ABC series Ugly Betty.
Filmography
Music videos
Pullin' Me Back By: Chingy (2006)
Awards and nominations
Teen Choice Awards-Choice Female Breakout (Take The Lead as LaRhette)-Nominated
Black Reel Awards-Best Ensemble (Honeydripper as China Doll)-Nominated
Translation
The phrase "Yaya DaCosta" occurs as such in the following languages: English, German.
Translation(s) in other languages: Spanish: Yaya Da Costa, Finnish: Yaya Da Costa, Chinese: 雅雅·達克斯塔.
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