Anna Diop
Anna Diop (born February 6, 1988) is a Senegalese-American actress, currently starring as DC Comics superheroine Starfire on the series Titans since 2018. She 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 the 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 | 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.