Yaya DaCosta is an accomplished American artist who has earned global fame through her work as a model and actress. Her success story began in the early-2000s when she competed on Cycle 3 of America’s Nest Top Model. She had a highly impressive run on the reality TV show and eventually finished at second place. Despite not winning, the show served as a strong Launchpad for her future career. After gaining initial success in the fashion world, Yaya then ventured into the field of acting as well. Her debut came in the mid-2000s and after a series of supporting roles, she first received major exposure during 2008 when she starred in the popular television series All My Children.
Following that breakthrough, her on-screen has continued to flourish smoothly and she has now become a prominent figure in the entertainment industry with many acclaimed film and TV performances to her credits. Now in the end, we move from her professional career to personal life. Yaya DaCosta was in a long-term relationship with film producer Joshua Bee Alafia and has a son with him. Unfortunately, the pair broke up in 2015.
Yaya DaCosta Personal Details:
- Complete Name: Camara DaCosta Johnson
- Nicknames: Yaya DaCosta
- Date of Birth: November 15, 1982
- Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Model, Actress
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Race/ Ethnicity: Multiracial
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Dark Brown
Yaya DaCosta Height Weight Shoe Size Measurements Facts
Yaya DaCosta Family Details:
- Father: Carl Awolowo Johnson (Former Acupuncturist)
- Mother: Orundun DaCosta Johnson
- Siblings: Mamadou Johnson and Djani Johnson (Brothers), Djassi DaCosta Johnson (Sister)
- Spouse Name: Unmarried
- Children Name: Sankara Alafia (Son)
Yaya DaCosta Relationships History:
- Joshua Bee Alafia (2012-2015)
Yaya DaCosta Career Highlights:
- First Music Video: “Gold Digger” by Kanye West (2005)
- Debut Film: Take the Lead (2006)
- First TV Show: America’s Next Top Model (2004)
Yaya DaCosta Distinctive Features:
- Curly hair
- High cheekbones
Yaya DaCosta Body Measurements:
Listed below are the actress Yaya DaCosta height, weight, shoe size, and other body measurements complete details.
- Build: Slim
- Height in Feet: 5’ 7”
- Height in Centimeters: 170 cm
- Weight in Kilogram: 56 kg
- Weight in Pounds: 123 pounds
- Feet/ Shoe Size: 8 (US)
Yaya DaCosta Interesting Facts:
- She is multilingual and can speak Spanish, Portuguese, French, and English.
- Yaya DaCosta majored in Africana Studies and International Relations.
- In Cycle 3 of America’s Next Top Model, she finished in second place behind Eva Pigford.
- She first gained prominence by finishing second on cycle 3 of the reality TV show America’s Next Top Model.
