Yaya DaCosta
ActingAbout 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 Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Yaya DaCosta reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 19 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Yaya DaCosta's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 47% of Yaya DaCosta's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Not My Family: The Monique Smith Story, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Yaya DaCosta Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Yaya DaCosta's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Yaya DaCosta has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Not My Family: The Monique Smith Story | Monique Smith | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Bolden | Nora Bolden | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Peel | Sarah | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Faith Under Fire: The Antoinette Tuff Story | Kendra | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Nice Guys | Tally | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Whitney | Whitney Houston | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | And So It Goes | Kennedy | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Mother of George | Sade Bakare | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Butler | Carol Hammie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Big Words | Annie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | In Time | Greta | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Whole Lotta Sole | Sophie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Weekends at Bellevue | Vanessa | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | TRON: Legacy | Siren #3 | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Kids Are All Right | Tanya | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Messenger | Monica Washington | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Racing for Time | Vanessa | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Honeydripper | China Doll | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Take the Lead | LaRhette | Hit | Similar → |
Yaya DaCosta - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Yaya DaCosta?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yaya DaCosta is "Not My Family: The Monique Smith Story" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Yaya DaCosta acted in?
Yaya DaCosta has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Yaya DaCosta?
Other notable films include "Faith Under Fire: The Antoinette Tuff Story", "The Butler", and "The Nice Guys".