Yaya Da Costa

Yaya DaCosta was born Camara Yaya DaCosta Johnson on November 15, 1982 in Harlem, New York. She is an American actress and fashion model. She first made her name in season 3 of America's Next Top Model.

After finishing in second place in America's Next Top Model, she went on to a successful modeling career. She has modeled for many people including Olay, Isaac Mizrahi, Essence Magazine, Marc Bouwer and Sephora.

DaCosta began acting after having a role in an episode of Eve in 2005. She has acted in three major motion pictures: Take The Lead, Honeydripper and The Shanghai Hotel.



Filmography

Yaya Da Costa - filmography

5 most recent films

Take The Lead - 3.5 stars

5 highest-rated films

Take The Lead - 3.5 stars

5 lowest-rated films

Take The Lead - 3.5 stars

Most frequent co-stars

Laura Be - 1 times - show films
Lyriq Bent - 1 times - show films
Dianne Houston - 1 times - show films
Ray Liotta - 1 times - show films
Dante Basco - 1 times - show films

Most frequent directors

Liz Friedlander - 1 times - show films