Eva Marcille Pigford, better known by her stage name Eva Marcille, is an American actress, fashion model, and television personality.
She rose to fame after winning the third season of the reality show America’s Next Top Model in 2004. After winning, Marcel went on to play several notable roles, including playing Tracy Evans on the Tyler Perry sitcom Payne House From 2007 to 2012.
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- Full name: Eva Marcille Pigford
- Stage name: Eva Marcille
- Date of Birth: October 30, 1984
- Age: 39
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actor, fashion designer
- Height: 1.7m
- Parents: Michelle Pigford and Evan Pigford
- Siblings: Andre Pigford, Evan Pigford Jr. and Malcolm Pigford
- Spouse: Michael Sterling (married 2018-2023)
- Child: Mary Rae Sterling
- Relationship: Engaged
- Net worth: $4 million
Early life and education
Eva Marcel Piggford was born on October 30, 1984, in Los Angeles, California, United States. She was raised by her parents Michelle Piggford and Evan Piggford. Eva grew up with her siblings Andre Piggford, Evan Piggford II, and Malcolm Piggford.
She attended Raymond Avenue Elementary School, Marina del Rey Middle School, and Washington Prep High School, graduating in 2002. Eva then attended Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia, but left school shortly after winning the third season America’s Next Top Model 19 years old.
Profession
Eva Marcille is an accomplished model, actress and television personality. Her career breakthrough came when she won the third season of the reality TV series America’s Next Top ModelThis led her into modeling, where she signed contracts with CoverGirl and Ford Models.
Marcille later appeared on the covers of several well-known magazines, e.g. Nature and Women’s Health & Fitnessand appeared in ads for brands like DKNY and CoverGirl. Her acting skills were showcased in roles she played in hit sitcoms such as Tyler Perry’s House of Payne and soap operas, including Young and restless people.
Marcille further expanded her popularity by joining The Real Housewives of Atlantagiving viewers an up-close look at her personal life over the course of several seasons. She has also branched out into television hosting and producing, serving as co-executive producer of the Christmas movie Christmas Mistakes.
Awards and nominations
- Third round winner America’s Next Top Model (year 2004)
- Nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series (2009 and 2010) Young and restless people
social media
- Instagram: @evamarcille
- Facebook account: Eva Marcille
- Twitter: @EvaMarcille
personal life
In July 2006, Marcel began dating actor Lance Gross. The two became engaged on December 24, 2008, but broke up in March 2010. From 2010 to 2012, Marcel dated rapper Flo Rida.
Marcel has a daughter from a previous relationship with singer Kevin McCall. Marcel and McCall split in the spring of 2014, and Marcel claims she has custody of her daughter. In August 2019, Marcel revealed that her daughter’s last name had been legally changed from McCall to Sterling.
Filmography
television:
- series:
- The Queen’s Men (Mrs. Marilyn Deville)
- Sistas (Marilyn)
- Born Again Virgin (Tara)
- For the Love of Lockwood (Mara Peters)
- Girlfriend Confidential: Los Angeles (Producer)
- Guest performances:
- Kevin Hill
- Smallville
- Everybody Hates Chris
- game (Playing herself)
- Tyler Perry’s House of Payne
- Movies (including TV movies):
- A Christmas Carol from the New Goddess (zero)
- Christmas Mistakes (Nicole Barnes) (Co-Executive Producer)
- Hello (Alicia Gregory)
- Christmas Adventures (Taylor)
- Miss me this Christmas (Trish MacDonald) (co-producer)
- Cracked (Olive)
host:
- City One Honor (2024)
- Fashion Police (Year 2014)
- Hair Wars (year 2011)
other:
- Guests who have participated in the following programs Matching Game and reality
- Served as a talk show guest Watch Andy Cohen’s live stream
- Documentary subject exist (2016)
net worth
Eva Marcel is a successful American model, actress, and television personality. She first gained widespread recognition in 2004 after winning the third season of the reality series America’s Next Top Model.
According to various reliable sources, during her multifaceted career, Eva Marcelle has amassed a net worth of approximately $4 million. This huge fortune can be attributed to her diverse professional endeavors and achievements.
