- Date of Birth: 15 November, 1982
- Place of Birth: The Gersh Agency
- Biography: Yaya DaCosta (born Camara Johnson; November 15, 1982) is an American actress and fashion model. She was the runner-up in Cycle 3 of America's Next Top Model. DaCosta was born in Harlem, New York. Her mother is the director and founder of The Central Harlem Montessori school in Harlem, NY... Read more
Filmography
- The Messenger (2009)
- Honeydripper (2008)
- Racing for Time (2008)
- The Shanghai Hotel (2008)
- Take the Lead (2006)
News
Where Do You Find Beauty Inspiration?
afrobella.com –
2008-09-04
Between the Vogue Italia hubbub and the New York Fashion Week's will-they-or-won't-they ethnically ambiguous post, I've been thinking A LOT about models, the fashion industry, and where women of color find themselves in the midst of it all. ... Full Article
GIRLS GONE MILD
nypost.com –
2008-02-16
For reasons best known to Lifetime, the press materials tell us that this is somehow in honor of Black History Month. I can't say why a movie about prisoners who are in jail for drugs, illegal guns and prostitution is ... Full Article
FILM CLIPS
sfgate.com –
2006-04-07
Drama with musical numbers. Starring Antonio Banderas, Yaya DaCosta, Rob Brown and Alfre Woodard. Directed by Liz Friedlander. (R. 108 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) ... Full Article