Get ready, Marvel fans, we have a new hero. First introduced as “Maya Lopez” in the Hawkeye series, the character later got her own show called Echo. And not only is this superhero new to the Marvel universe, but actress Alaqua Cox is also a new face in the entertainment world.
So, who is Alaqua? Does she have a boyfriend? What is her relationship with Charlie Cox? Find out the answers to all these questions by the end of this article.
Does Alaqua Cox have a boyfriend?
That’s right, Alaqua Cox has a boyfriend, who is often the star of her IG feed. The two have been dating since at least mid-2017, but we don’t know what happened to them.
The last time we saw the couple was in March 2020 when they were traveling around the world. “I know traveling is fun and all but corona can wait because these cheap flights can’t,” Alaqua wrote at the time.
Additionally, Alaqua has dedicated an IG highlight to her time in Hawaii and Europe. It seems the couple shares a passion for travel—young and carefree.
Sharing a little about her boyfriend, Alaqua said he makes her “blush, laugh and smile more at the silliest things”, even years after they started dating.
Besides traveling, Alaqua also enjoys meeting new people around her and learning their languages and cultures. She believes that it is extremely important for people to learn about cultural differences and come together as one.
Alaqua’s passion for travel stems from her mother, who traveled around the world when she was a student.
Is Alaqua Cox related to Charlie Cox?
No, Alaqua Cox and Charlie Cox are not relatives.
In case you didn’t know, Charlie is the actor who played “Matt Murdock / Daredevil” in Marvel’s Daredevil series (2015–2018). But having the same last name and being cast as a superhero in the Marvel universe doesn’t make them related.
Also, Alaqua was born in Wisconsin and is American, while Charlie is from London, making him British.
Who is Alaqua Cox Brother?
Alaqua Cox’s older brother Jordan is yet to make a name for himself. He just turned 16 on October 21, 2021. Also, we have no information on whether he will follow in his sister’s footsteps or not.
In addition to Jordan, Alaqua also has another sister named Leah Kati. She turned 17 on March 7, 2021.
As for his parents, Alaqua is the son of dad Bill Cox and mom Elena Heath. Unfortunately, Bill suffered serious health complications in 2021. Last we checked, he was still recovering.
Additionally, Alaqua also has a grandmother named Leah J. Miller.
Interesting Facts: Alaqua lost her precious dog named Minnie in October 2021. She had to sacrifice her “dog” of 5.5 years because she “didn’t want her to suffer.”
Alaqua Cox Height
Alaqua Cox stands 5 feet 6 inches (167 cm) tall.
Talking about her district’s features, Alaqua has an oval face, beautiful black hair and brown eyes.
Alaqua Cox Net Worth
Alaqua Cox has a net worth of under $250 thousand as of 2021.
Now, if you think that’s a low number for someone who plays a Marvel superhero, you’re right. But keep in mind that this data is from late 2021, when Alaqua had just appeared in episode 6 of Hawkeye. Plus, her first series as Echo hadn’t even premiered yet at that point.
Talking about her character “Maya Lopez”, she is the daughter of one of Kingpin’s enforcers who died during one of his missions. Later, Maya was adopted by Kingpin himself and raised as his own daughter. But here is the truth, Maya’s father was killed by Kingpin. Later, when she found out the truth, she shot Kingpin in the face, temporarily blinding him.
You might be surprised to learn that acting was never on Alaqua’s radar. She was working at an Amazon fulfillment center and figuring out what she wanted to do with her life. “I had no acting experience. I only did one play in high school, but I was an extra,” Alaqua shares of her lack of experience in the industry.
Then one day, a few of her friends insisted that Alaqua audition for Marvel’s upcoming Hawkeye TV series, and she got it.
Did you know: Alaqua is a college dropout.
Related FAQs
Alaqua Cox was 24 years old in 2021 when she first appeared in Hawkeye.
She was born on February 14 and is an Aquarius.
Yes, Alaqua Cox is deaf. She was born deaf.
Marvel received a lot of praise for finally casting actors who truly represented the characters they were playing.
-
Is Alaqua Cox an amputee? What happened to her legs?
Yes, Alaqua Cox had her right leg amputated and is currently using a prosthetic leg. The reason for her amputation has never been revealed.
But she doesn’t let her disability stop her from doing the things she loves.
Alaqua can even lift more weight than a normal person while using a prosthetic leg.