Mekia Cox
Biography
Mekia Cox has been dazzling audiences since the age of 2 when she performed her first solo song and dance. It was then that she knew her purpose in life was to entertain.With early career credits including "One Tree Hill," "CSI:NY," "Half & Half" and "Bones," she was cast in award-winning television series such as "Modern Family," "Grey's Anatomy," "Gotham," "Key & Peele," "Almost Human," and a multitude of other TV shows including The CW's hit series "90210," where she played the vivacious DJ, Sasha. On the big screen, Cox has appeared alongside Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling in the romantic comedy "Crazy, Stupid, Love," as well as dancing alongside Michael Jackson in the 2009 tour documentary "This Is It."
She's also been afforded the opportunity to work with other industry icons including J.J. Abrams and producer Josh Reims when she was granted her first series regular role on NBC's "Undercovers," as well as with three-time Academy Award® nominee Frank Darabont in TNT's "Mob City." Most recently, she played Princess Tiana in ABC's "Once Upon a Time" and is best known for her role as Robin Charles on NBC's "Chicago Med." She currently plays tough undercover cop-turned-training-officer Nyla Harper on ABC's "The Rookie."
Cox's talents also exceed what has been captured on screen. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in musical theatre and two national tours under her belt ("Fame" and "Smoke Joe's Cafe´"), her goal is to share her passion for storytelling with the world.
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Movies in the Spotlight
Silver Linings Playbook
Drama R2012 (2h 2m) - Streaming on Netflix
After a stint in a mental hospital, Pat moves in with his parents and tries to win back his wife, until he meets a woman who's as unstable as he is.
This dramedy was nominated for eight Academy Awards, with a win for Best Actress going to Jennifer Lawrence. Source Netflix
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Sin City
Action Adventure Film-Noir R2005 (2h 4m) - Streaming on Netflix
In these intertwined tales, an ex-con avenges a hooker's death, a gumshoe gets mixed up with dangerous vixens, and a cop saves a dancer from a rapist. An all-star cast, including Mickey Rourke, Clive Owen and Bruce Willis, brings this graphic-novel adaptation to life. Source Netflix
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The Social Network
Drama PG‑132010 (2h) - Streaming on Netflix
Director David Fincher's biographical drama chronicles the meteoric rise of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg from Harvard sophomore to Internet superstar.
This biopic garnered three Oscar wins, five nominations and a #1 place at the box office opening weekend. Source Netflix
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Shows in the Spotlight
Narcos
Drama Crime Thriller TV‑MA2015 Series - Streaming on Netflix
The true story of Colombia's infamously violent and powerful drug cartels fuels this gritty gangster drama series. As drug lord Pablo Escobar rises, Colombian and U.S. law enforcement find themselves battling an enemy who will do anything to keep his empire. Chilean drug chemist Cockroach brings his product to Colombian smuggler Pablo Escobar. DEA agent Steve Murphy joins the war on drugs in Bogota.
Won Best TV Drama Series and Best TV Ensemble Cast at Mexico's 2017 Fenix Awards. Source Netflix
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Outer Banks
Drama Teen TV‑MA2020 Series - Streaming on Netflix
On an island of haves and have-nots, teen John B enlists his three best friends to hunt for a legendary treasure linked to his father's disappearance. After a hurricane, John B, JJ, Pope and Kiara plunge headlong into danger and adventure when they find a mysterious sunken wreck. Source Netflix
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Peaky Blinders
Drama Crime British TV‑MA2013 Series - Streaming on Netflix
A notorious gang in 1919 Birmingham, England, is led by the fierce Tommy Shelby, a crime boss set on moving up in the world no matter the cost. Belfast detective Chester Campbell arrives in Birmingham assigned to purge the city of its violent street gangs. Ambitious gang leader Thomas Shelby recognizes an opportunity to move up in the world thanks to a missing crate of guns.
Won a BAFTA for Best Drama Series. Cillian Murphy and Charlie Murphy won Best Actor and Supporting Actress IFTA Awards. Source Netflix
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