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Yaya DaCosta Biography
Yaya DaCosta is best known as Model, Actress who has an estimated Net Worth of $1 Million. Model and actress who finished 2nd on the 3rd season of America's Next Top Model. She later parlayed this into a successful film career. She plays April Sexton in the 2015 NBC series Chicago Med. She was born on November 15,1982, New York City, NY. She was fluent in five languages, including Portuguese, French, Spanish, and Japanese. She was Ivy-League educated, having focused on African Studies at Brown University. She appeared in the 2016 The Nice Guys starring Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe. She was born and raised in Harlem, New York. She married Joshua Bee Alafia in 2012 and took his name. In September 2013, she had a son named Sankara. Her zodiac sign is Scorpio
Yaya DaCosta Bio, Wiki
| First Name | Camara |
| Middle Name | Yaya |
| Last Name | Johnson |
| Maiden Name | Dacosta |
| Full Name at Birth | Camara DaCosta Johnson |
| Alternative Name | Yaya Alafia, Camara Yaya DaCosta Johnson, Camara DaCosta Johnson, Yaya DaCosta, Yaya Da Costa Johnson |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthday | 15th November, 1982 |
| Birthplace | Harlem, New York City, New York, United States |
| Height | 5' 8″ (173 cm) |
| Weight | 123lbs (56 kg) |
| Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Brown – Dark |
| Hair Color | Brown – Dark |
| Distinctive Feature | Curly hair, High cheekbone, Beautiful cat eyes |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Ethnicity | Multiracial |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | Northfield Mount Hermon School |
| University | Brown University |
| Occupation Text | Model, Actress |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Claim to Fame | Runner up on America`s Next Top Model, All My Children as Cassandra Foster, Ugly Betty as Nico Slater, and Chicago Med as April Sexton |
| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) | Ford Models, Modeling Agency Company, New York City, New York, United States, The Gersh Agency, Inc., Talent Agency, Beverly Hills, California, United States |
| Brand Endorsement | Garnier Fructis, Lincoln Townhouse, Oil of Olay, Radioshack, Seda, Sephora, Scholl’s |
| Bust (inches) | 32 |
| Waist (inches) | 23 |
| Hips (inches) | 35 |
| Clothes Size | 2 |
| Shoe Size | 9,5 |
| Official Websites | www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/models/Yaya_Dacosta |
Yaya DaCosta Dating, Husband, Boyfriends and Relationships
Yaya DaCosta is currently single.- Joshua Alafia and Yaya DaCosta were married from 26th June, 2012 to December, 2014 (2 years).
Yaya DaCosta Children
| Name | Gender | Born | Age | Other Parent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sankara | Male | September, 2013 | 7 years old | Joshua Alafia |
Yaya DaCosta Movies and TV Shows
| Film | Year | Character | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolden | 2019 | Nora Bolden | Movie |
| Peel | 2019 | Sarah | Movie |
| Faith Under Fire | 2018 | Kendra | TV Movie |
| The Nice Guys | 2016 | Tally | Movie |
| Whitney | 2015 | Whitney Houston | TV Movie |
| Chicago Med | 2015 | April Sexton | TV Show |
| And So It Goes | 2014 | Kennedy (as Yaya Alafia) | Movie |
| Chicago P.D. | 2014 | April Sexton | TV Show |
| The Butler | 2013 | Carol Hammie (as Yaya Alafia) | Movie |
| Big Words | 2013 | Annie (as Yaya Alafia) | Movie |
| Mother of George | 2013 | Sade Bakare (as Yaya Alafia) | Movie |
| Dark Horse | 2012 | Amy | TV Movie |
| Chicago Fire | 2012 | April Sexton | TV Show |
| Body of Proof | 2011 | Holly Bennett | TV Show |
| In Time | 2011 | Greta | Movie |
| Stand Off | 2011 | Sophie | Movie |
| Unforgettable | 2011 | Molly McGinty | TV Show |
| Weekends at Bellevue | 2011 | Vanessa | TV Movie |
| The Kids Are All Right | 2010 | Tanya (as Yaya Dacosta) | Movie |
| TRON: Legacy | 2010 | Siren #3 | Movie |
| Lost and Found | 2010 | Short Film | |
| The Messenger | 2009 | Monica Washington (as Yaya Dacosta) | Movie |
| Mercy | 2009 | Brooke Sullivan | TV Show |
| Shanghai Hotel | 2008 | Kendra | Movie |
| Racing for Time | 2008 | Vanessa | TV Movie |
| Honeydripper | 2007 | China Doll | Movie |
| Army Wives | 2007 | Specialist Amber Stiles | TV Show |
| Take the Lead | 2006 | LaRhette | Movie |
| Ugly Betty | 2006 | Nico Slater | TV Show |
| House M.D. | 2004 | Anita | TV Show |
| Eve | 2003 | Ms. Jenkins | TV Show |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | 1999 | Audrina | TV Show |
| The Simpsons | 1989 | Princess Kemi | TV Show |
| All My Children | 1970 | Cassandra Foster | TV Show |
Yaya DaCosta Music Videos
| Year | Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | “Gold Digger” | Kanye West |
| 2006 | “Pullin' Me Back” | Chingy |
| 2007 | “Beautiful Girls” | Sean Kingston |
| 2007 | “Roc Boys” | Jay-Z |
| 2011 | “Good Man” | Raphael Saadiq |
Yaya DaCosta Net Worth
| Estimated Net Worth 2020 | $1 Million |
| Income Source | Primary Income source Model (profession). |
