Anna Diop
Anna Diop (born February 6, 1988) is a Senegalese-American actress and model. She is currently starring as DC Comics alien princess and superheroine Starfire on the series Titans since 2018. Diop also starred in the series The Messengers (2015) and 24: Legacy (2017), and appeared in the horror film Us (2019).
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Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2006–present |
Known for | Titans |
Biography
Diop was born in Senegal, but moved to the United States at the age of six.[1] In 2006, she made her television debut, frequently appearing on Everybody Hates Chris. In the following years, she guest starred on Lincoln Heights, Whitney, and Touch. Diop had a role in the 2013 film The Moment.[2] In 2015, Diop starred as Rose Arvale in the short-lived supernatural drama series The Messengers.[3] Later that year, she appeared in the thriller series Quantico and was cast in a recurring role on Oprah's drama series Greenleaf.[4] In 2017, Diop was a series regular in the series 24: Legacy.[5][6] In the DC Universe superhero series Titans (2018–), Diop plays the extraterrestrial princess and heroine Starfire.[7] In 2018, Diop was cast in the horror film Us directed by Jordan Peele.[8]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011 | Second Date Roxy | Layla Tase | Short film |
2013 | The Moment | Hawa | |
While Expecting Cassius | Angela | Short film | |
Double Negative | Laila | Short film | |
2016 | Message from the King | Becca | |
2017 | The Keeping Hours | Kate | |
2019 | Us | Rayne Thomas/Eartha | |
TBA | Something About Her | Anna | Post-production |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2006-2008 | Everybody Hates Chris | Diedra | Recurring role; 4 episodes |
2007 | Lincoln Heights | Sharon | Episode: "Suspicion" |
2011 | Whitney | Waitress | Episode: "First Date" |
2012 | Southland | Girl | Episode: "Wednesday" |
2013 | Touch | Lila James | Episode: "Perfect Storm" |
Mingle | Jennie | Television film | |
2015 | The Messengers | Rose Arvale | Main role; 13 episodes |
Quantico | Mia | Recurring role; 2 episodes | |
2016 | Greenleaf | Isabel | Recurring role; 9 episodes |
2016-2017 | 24: Legacy | Nicole Carter | Main role; 12 episodes |
2018 | Bosch | Desriee Zealy | Supporting role; 6 episodes |
2018–present | Titans | Princess Koriand'r / Kory Anders / Starfire | Main role; 24 episodes |
2020 | Legends of Tomorrow | Cameo, "Crisis on Infinite Earths, Part 5" | |
References
- "Anna Diop Talks The Messengers". Essence. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- "The Moment". 20 June 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- Tambay A. Obenson (4 August 2014). "Anna Diop & Craig Frank Will Be Among Angels of the Apoca - Shadow and Act". Shadow and Act. Archived from the original on 16 November 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- Erik Pedersen. "Barry Rothbart Collars 'Downward Dog' Gig; Anna Diop Joins OWN Drama Greenleaf". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- Nellie Andreeva. "24: Legacy Casts Anna Diop As Series Regular". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 17 February 2016.
- Tambay A. Obenson (17 February 2016). "Anna Diop Joins Corey Hawkins in 24 Reboot". Shadow and Act. Archived from the original on 18 February 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2016.
- Andreeva, Nellie. "Titans: Anna Diop Cast As Starfire In Live-Action Series For DC Digital Service". Deadline Hollywood.
- N'Duka, Amanda (July 19, 2018). "Jordan Peele's 'Us' Adds Yahya Abdul-Mateen II And Anna Diop To Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 5, 2019.