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Yaya DaCosta
USA Actor, Actress
🌍 USA
🎂 1982-11-15
📍 Harlem, New York, New York, USA
Age: 44
⏳ Since 1982
🎭 Drama, Action, Romance
Who is Yaya DaCosta?
Camara DaCosta Johnson, professionally known as Yaya Alafia (formerly Yaya DaCosta), is an American actress and model. She's best known for her starring role as April Sexton on NBC's Chicago Med, as Andrea Vaughn in Our Kind of People, and as Whitney Houston in the TV movie Whitney.
She was the runner-up in Cycle 3 of America's Next Top Model. She eventually went to star as Cassandra in ABC's daytime soap All My Children, as Nico Slater in ABC's comedy-drama Ugly Betty, and as April Sexton on NBC's medical drama Chicago Med.
She's also appeared in films including The Kids Are All Right, In Time, The Messenger, The Butler, And So It Goes, and The Nice Guys.
📋 Yaya DaCosta — Quick Facts
| Full Name | Yaya DaCosta |
| Date of Birth | 1982-11-15 |
| Age in 2026 | 44 years old |
| Birthplace | Harlem, New York, New York, USA |
| Nationality | USA |
| Profession | Actor, Actress |
| Active Since | 1982 |
| Genre | Drama, Action, Romance |
| Known For | Turning The Tables With Robin Roberts, Our Kind Of People, Tron Legacy |
📺 Yaya DaCosta — Complete Dramas List
5 Dramas| # | Drama Title | Year | Network | Episodes | Genre | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turning The Tables With Robin Roberts | - | - | - | Drama, Action, Romance | USA |
| 2 | Our Kind Of People | - | - | - | Drama, Action, Romance | USA |
| 3 | Ugly Betty | - | - | - | Drama, Action, Romance | USA |
| 4 | Eve | - | - | - | Drama, Action, Romance | USA |
| 5 | Chicago Med | - | - | - | Drama, Action, Romance | USA |
🎬 Yaya DaCosta — Complete Movies List
5 Movies| # | Movie Title | Year | Language | Genre | Rating | Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tron Legacy | - | USA | Drama, Action, Romance | - | - |
| 2 | Take The Lead | - | USA | Drama, Action, Romance | - | - |
| 3 | Racing For Time | - | USA | Drama, Action, Romance | - | - |
| 4 | The Kids Are All Right | - | USA | Drama, Action, Romance | - | - |
| 5 | In Time | - | USA | Drama, Action, Romance | - | - |
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View All →❓ FAQ about Yaya DaCosta
Who is Yaya DaCosta?
Yaya DaCosta is a USA actor born on 1982-11-15 in Harlem, New York, New York, USA. Known for Turning The Tables With Robin Roberts, Our Kind Of People, Tron Legacy.
How old is Yaya DaCosta in 2026?
Yaya DaCosta was born on 1982-11-15. As of 2026, Yaya DaCosta is 44 years old.
What movies has Yaya DaCosta acted in?
Yaya DaCosta has acted in 5 movies including Tron Legacy, Take The Lead, Racing For Time, The Kids Are All Right, In Time.
What dramas has Yaya DaCosta acted in?
Yaya DaCosta has acted in 5 dramas including Turning The Tables With Robin Roberts, Our Kind Of People, Ugly Betty, Eve, Chicago Med.