Mekia Cox, the multifaceted and accomplished actress, burst onto the scene with her captivating portrayal of DJ Sasha on The CW's hit series "90210". This Florida State University graduate went on to work with industry legends J.J. Abrams and Josh Reims on NBC's "Undercovers", as well as Frank Darabont in TNT's "Mob City".
Throughout her illustrious career, Mekia has had the opportunity to star in numerous primetime shows, including TV Land's "Impastor", ABC's "Secrets and Lies", and NBC's "Chicago Med". Her most recent role saw her join the cast of ABC's beloved series "Once Upon A Time" for its seventh season, where she plays the iconic character Princess Tiana from the Disney animated feature "The Princess and The Frog".
Born on November 18, 1981, in Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, Mekia moved to Orlando, Florida at the age of seven. Her early career credits include appearances in "One Tree Hill", "CSI:NY", "Half & Half", and "Bones", among many others.
Mekia's impressive resume also boasts appearances in award-winning television series such as "Modern Family", "Grey's Anatomy", "Gotham", "Key & Peele", "Almost Human", "Leverage", "Common Law", "Necessary Roughness", and "The Mentalist". Her big-screen credits include the films "Battlefield America" and "Crazy, Stupid, Love", alongside Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling.
Beyond her on-screen accomplishments, Mekia is a talented musician with a Bachelor of Music Degree in Musical Theatre. She has also had the opportunity to perform in two national Broadway tours, "Fame" and "Smoke Joe's Café". Mekia's passion for the stage is evident in her own production company, 42 Seven Productions, which she founded to produce, host, and perform at "Broadway at the W", a stage show that showcases the best performances in Broadway.
This incredible talent has been dazzling audiences since the age of two, when she first performed a solo song and dance. With her infectious energy and undeniable charm, Mekia Cox is a true triple threat, and her future in the entertainment industry is bright and full of endless possibilities.
