Alaqua Cox facts for kids

Alaqua Cox (born February 13, 1997) is a talented Native American actress. She is from the Menominee nation. Alaqua is famous for her first-ever acting role as Maya Lopez, also known as Echo, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She first appeared in the Disney+ show Hawkeye (2021). Later, she became the main star in her own show, Echo (2024).

Early Life and Background

Alaqua Cox was born Deaf. She grew up on the Menominee Indian Reservation in Keshena, Wisconsin. Her family is part of the Menominee and Mohican nations.

Alaqua went to the Wisconsin School for the Deaf. While there, she was an active athlete. She played on the girls' basketball team from 2014 to 2015. She also played on the volleyball team.

Part of Alaqua's right leg is a prosthetic leg. This means she uses an artificial leg.

Becoming an Actress

On December 2, 2020, Alaqua Cox got her first acting job. She was chosen to play Echo in the Marvel series Hawkeye. This was a very exciting moment for her.

Many people were happy about this news. Nyle DiMarco, a Deaf activist, praised the decision. In June 2021, David W. Mack, who helped create the Echo character, shared his thanks. He was grateful that Alaqua would represent Deaf and Indigenous young people. He said that students at schools for the Deaf around the world would be thrilled.

At the premiere of Marvel's Hawkeye, Alaqua spoke about her new role. She told a reporter from Variety that she was very thankful for the chance. She was excited to support the Deaf community. Alaqua wants more people to be involved and to have equal opportunities.

She also shared a sweet story with Disney's D23 magazine. Her co-stars, Jeremy Renner and Hailee Steinfeld, learned some American Sign Language (ASL). This helped them talk with her more easily. Alaqua said it meant a lot to her as a Deaf person.

Her Life Outside Acting

Alaqua Cox became a mother in October 2023. She announced on Mother's Day that year that she was expecting a baby boy. His name is Mukwa.

Her cousin, Darnell Besaw, also acted in the Marvel shows. Darnell played the younger version of Alaqua's character, Maya Lopez. This happened in both Hawkeye (2021) and Echo (2024).

In November 2024, Alaqua shared more happy news. She announced that she is expecting her second baby boy.

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In Spanish: Alaqua Cox para niños