Anna Diop facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Anna Diop
Diop in 2016
Born	Mame-Anna Diop (1988-02-06) February 6, 1988 (age 37) Dakar, Senegal
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2006–present
Known for	Titans

Anna Diop (born February 6, 1988) is a talented actress and model from Senegal. She became well-known for her roles in TV shows like The Messengers (2015) and 24: Legacy (2017). Anna Diop gained even more fame playing Kory Anders / Starfire in the superhero series Titans, which aired from 2018 to 2023. She also starred in the movie Nanny (2022).

Anna Diop's Early Life and Career

Anna Diop was born in Senegal. When she was six years old, her family moved to the United States. At 16, she moved to New York City to start her career in acting and modeling.

First Steps in Television

In 2006, Anna Diop made her first TV appearance in the show Everybody Hates Chris. After that, she had guest roles in other TV series like Lincoln Heights, Whitney, and Touch. She also appeared in the 2013 movie The Moment.

Rising to Prominence

In 2015, Anna Diop played Rose Arvale in the supernatural drama series The Messengers. Later that year, she was in the thriller series Quantico. She also had a recurring role in Oprah's drama series Greenleaf. In 2017, Diop was a main cast member in the series 24: Legacy.

Starring as Starfire in Titans

From 2018 to 2023, Anna Diop starred as the alien princess and hero Starfire in the DC Universe superhero series Titans. This role made her very popular. In 2018, she was also cast in the horror movie Us, directed by Jordan Peele.

Awards and Recognition

On October 16, 2022, Anna Diop received the Spotlight Award at the Newport Beach Film Festival. This award recognized her amazing work in films and television.

Anna Diop's Film Appearances

Anna Diop has acted in several movies. Here is a list of her film roles:

Anna Diop's Television Roles

Anna Diop has also been a part of many television shows. Here are some of her TV roles:

See also

In Spanish: Anna Diop para niños