Eva Marcille
Eva Marcille Pigford (born October 30, 1984), known professionally as Eva Marcille, is an American actress, TV host and fashion model, who most recently played the role of Tyra Hamilton on the soap opera The Young and the Restless. She started her career by winning the third cycle of America's Next Top Model.
She was previously credited by her birth name, "Eva Pigford", but changed her name for acting purposes.
Early life
Eva Marcille Pigford was born in Los Angeles, California to an African-American mother and a Puerto Rican father. Her middle name, Marcille, is an amalgam of "Marjorie" and "Lucille," her grandmothers' names.
She attended Raymond Avenue Elementary School, Marina Del Rey Middle School, and Washington Preparatory High School (2002). She attended Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia; however, she left the school shortly after winning the third cycle of America's Next Top Model.
Career
Modeling
Marcille was the winner of the third cycle of America's Next Top Model, beating fellow contestants Yaya Da Costa and Amanda Swafford. Her prizes included a CoverGirl cosmetics contract, a spread in Elle, and a modeling contract with Ford Models.
