Yaya DaCosta, 1982
Actors · November 15, 1982
Yaya DaCosta
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Yaya DaCosta is 43 years old, born November 15, 1982 in United States · Scorpio.
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About
Yaya DaCosta pivoted from modeling runway to prestige TV, becoming a fixture in broadcast drama across two decades. Runner-up in Cycle 3 of America's Next Top Model, she landed roles in ABC's All My Children and Ugly Betty before anchoring NBC's Chicago Med for seven seasons. Born November 15, 1982, in the US, her Scorpio intensity fueled acclaimed performances, including a Grammy-nominated turn as Whitney Houston in the 2015 Lifetime film.
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Biography
Yaya DaCosta is an American actress and model born November 15, 1982. She first gained recognition as runner-up in Cycle 3 of America's Next Top Model, then transitioned to acting across network television. Between 2008 and 2015, she appeared in ABC's All My Children and the network's comedy-drama Ugly Betty. In 2010, DaCosta was part of the ensemble cast of The Kids Are All Right, earning nominations at both the Critics' Choice Movie Award and the Gotham Award alongside her co-stars. Her most celebrated role came in 2015, when she starred as Whitney Houston in the Lifetime television film Whitney, earning a Black Reel Award nomination for Outstanding Actress in a TV Movie or Limited Series. From 2015 to 2022, she was a series regular on NBC's medical drama Chicago Med, cementing her status as a dependable lead in prestige broadcast television. As a Scorpio, her intensity and precision in dramatic work align with her sign's reputation for emotional depth and transformative performances. Actors typically balance live performance, script interpretation, and character development across film, television, and theater.
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Before Fame
DaCosta's early career began on the modeling circuit, where she reached the final round of Cycle 3 of America's Next Top Model before shifting focus to acting. This modeling visibility provided a platform for her transition to television and film roles in the mid-2000s.
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Trivia
- She was nominated alongside her full cast at the Critics' Choice Movie Award and Gotham Award for The Kids Are All Right in 2010.
- Her portrayal of Whitney Houston in the 2015 Lifetime film earned her a Black Reel Award nomination for Outstanding Actress, TV Movie or Limited Series.
- DaCosta appeared consistently on NBC's Chicago Med for seven seasons, from 2015 to 2022.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Yaya DaCosta tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
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Frequently asked
- How old is Yaya DaCosta?
- Yaya DaCosta is 43 years old (born November 15, 1982).
- When is Yaya DaCosta's birthday?
- Yaya DaCosta was born on November 15, 1982.
- What is Yaya DaCosta's zodiac sign?
- Yaya DaCosta is a Scorpio, born November 15, 1982.
- What is Yaya DaCosta's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Yaya DaCosta was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is Yaya DaCosta from?
- Yaya DaCosta is from United States.
- What does Yaya DaCosta do?
- Yaya DaCosta is a actor.
- Is Yaya DaCosta still alive?
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