Anika Noni Rose is an American actress and singer. She was born on September 6, 1972. She is best known for voicing Tiana, Disney’s first Black American princess, as seen in The Princess and the Frog (2009). She was named a Disney Legend in 2011. She is also known for her starring role as Lorrell Robinson in the Academy Award-winning film Dreamgirls (2006).
She is also known for her performances in theatre, particularly for her starring roles as Emmie Thibodeaux in the Broadway production of Caroline, or Change (2004), for which she won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, and Beneatha Younger in the Broadway revival of A Raisin in the Sun (2014), for which she was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play.
Where did Anika Noni Rose go to school?
She attended Bloomfield High School before enrolling at Florida A&M University, where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Theater Studies. After this program, she enrolled at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, California, to study acting to further refine her skills.
Is Anika Noni Rose a dancer?
No, Anika Noni Rose is not a dancer. She is a singer and an actress.