Yaya DaCosta

Biography

Camara DaCosta Johnson, widely recognized as Yaya Alafia (previously Yaya DaCosta), is an accomplished American actress and model. She gained significant fame for her role as April Sexton in NBC's medical drama Chicago Med. Additionally, she portrayed Andrea Vaughn in the series Our Kind of People and took on the iconic role of Whitney Houston in the biographical TV movie Whitney.

Yaya first captured national attention as the runner-up in Cycle 3 of America's Next Top Model, which propelled her into the entertainment industry. Following this early success, she landed a role as Cassandra in the ABC daytime soap opera All My Children and played Nico Slater in the acclaimed comedy-drama Ugly Betty. Her portrayal of April Sexton in Chicago Med further solidified her status as a talented actress.

Beyond television, Yaya has showcased her versatility in films such as The Kids Are All Right, In Time, The Messenger, The Butler, And So It Goes, and The Nice Guys. Her diverse body of work highlights her ability to navigate various genres, making her a prominent figure in the entertainment landscape. With her impressive career, Yaya Alafia continues to inspire audiences and remains a celebrated talent in Hollywood.