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).

Anna Diop
Diop in 2016
Born (1988-02-06) February 6, 1988
Dakar, Senegal
OccupationActress
Years active2006–present
Known forTitans

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
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
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 Kori Anders/Starfire Main role; 24 episodes
2020 Legends of Tomorrow Cameo, "Crisis on Infinite Earths, Part 5"

References
  1. "Anna Diop Talks The Messengers". Essence. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  2. "The Moment". 20 June 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  3. 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.
  4. Erik Pedersen. "Barry Rothbart Collars 'Downward Dog' Gig; Anna Diop Joins OWN Drama Greenleaf". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  5. Nellie Andreeva. "24: Legacy Casts Anna Diop As Series Regular". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 17 February 2016.
  6. 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.
  7. Andreeva, Nellie. "Titans: Anna Diop Cast As Starfire In Live-Action Series For DC Digital Service". Deadline Hollywood.
  8. 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.
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