Anna Diop
| Anna Diop | |
|---|---|
| Born | Dakar, Senegal |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Anna Diop is an American actress.
Diop was born in Senegal, but moved to United States when she was 6.[1] In 2006, she made her television debut, appearing on Everybody Hates Chris, and following years guest starred on Lincoln Heights, Whitney, and Touch. In film, Diop has had role opposite Jennifer Jason Leigh in The Moment (2013).[2]
In 2015, Diop starred as Rose Arvale in the short-lived The CW supernatural drama series, The Messengers.[3] Later that year, she has appeared in the ABC drama series Quantico, and was cast in the recurring role on the Oprah Winfrey Network drama series, Greenleaf.[4]
In 2016, Diop was cast as a series regular in the Fox series 24: Legacy opposite Corey Hawkins and Miranda Otto.[5][6]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-2008 | Everybody Hates Chris | Diedra | Recurring role, 4 episodes |
| 2007 | Lincoln Heights | Sharon | Episode: "Suspicion" |
| 2011 | Second Date Roxy | Layla Tase | Short film |
| 2011 | Whitney | Waitress | Episode: "First Date" |
| 2012 | Southland | Girl | Episode: "Wednesday" |
| 2013 | Touch | Lila James | Episode: "Perfect Storm" |
| 2013 | The Moment | Hawa | |
| 2013 | While Expecting Cassius | Angela | Short film |
| 2013 | Double Negative | Laila | Short film |
| 2015 | The Messengers | Rose Arvale | Series regular, 13 episodes |
| 2015 | Quantico | Mia | Episodes: "Found" and "Over" |
| 2016 | Greenleaf | Isabel | Recurring role |
| 2016 | Something About Her | Anna | |
| 2016 | 24: Legacy | Nicole Carter | Series regular |
References
- ↑ "Anna Diop Talks 'The Messengers' - Essence.com". Essence.com. 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. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- ↑ Erik Pedersen. "Barry Rothbart Collars ‘Downward Dog’ Gig; Anna Diop Joins OWN Drama ‘Greenleaf’ - Deadline". Deadline. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- ↑ Nellie Andreeva. "’24: Legacy’ Casts Anna Diop As Series Regular - Deadline". Deadline. Retrieved 17 February 2016.
- ↑ Tambay A. Obenson (17 February 2016). "Anna Diop Joins Corey Hawkins in '24' Reboot". Shadow and Act. Retrieved 17 February 2016.
External links
- Anna Diop at the Internet Movie Database
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