Chicago Med's April Sexton's Biggest Roles: Here's Where You've Seen Her Before
If you think the actress who plays April Sexton looks familiar, you are not wrong. Here's how she went from model show contestant to TV star.
Emergency room nurse April Sexton, played by Yaya DaCosta, seems to have one of the most compelling arcs on Chicago Med and Wolf Entertainment's entire Chicago franchise.
During her time as a main character in Seasons 1 through 6, many viewers grew to love the character and were excited to see her return in Season 8.
From the moment you first saw April on screen, you may have had that itchy feeling that you've seen this face before but couldn't quite put a name to it. In fact, having appeared in nearly 40 projects both pre- and post-Chicago Med, Yaya DaCosta is a fairly common face on TV screens. Here's where you might have seen her.
America's Top Model (2004)
DaCosta began her entertainment career as a model. At the age of 21, she competed in the 2004 season of America's Top Model and placed second in the finale. The competition also launched DaCosta's acting career, which began with several music videos.
Take the Lead (2006)
DaCosta's first major supporting role was as dancer LaRhette Dudley in Take the Lead. She had a compelling romantic arc alongside Antonio Banderas.
All My Children (2008)
It is safe to say that the role of Cassandra Foster, daughter of Angie Hubbard and Jacob Foster in the iconic show All My Children, was DaCosta's television breakthrough.
Ugly Betty (2009)
The hit ABC sitcom became another step on DaCosta's journey to stardom. She appeared in seven episodes, playing Nico Slater, who made a memorable impression on all fans with her dead boyfriend scam.
Whitney (2015)
Between 2009 and 2015, Yaya DaCosta appeared in supporting roles on a number of notable television projects such as SVU, Army Wives, and House. In 2015, she landed a starring role in the acclaimed Lifetime TV movie Whitney, which explored the iconic singer's life, relationships, and rise to fame.
Chicago Med (2015–present day)
The year 2015 proved to be an important one in Yaya DaCosta's career, as in addition to Whitney, she also joined the main cast of Chicago Med. The role of Nurse Sexton earned DaCosta a massive following. In addition to Chicago Med, the actress also played April on Chicago P.D. and Chicago Fire.
Other Projects
Although the Chicago franchise seems to take up most of DaCosta's time, the actress still manages to appear in other projects. Fans may have seen the beloved actress as Angela.