Mekia Cox

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Summary

Mekia Cox is an actor and dancer known for playing Nyla Harper on The Rookie, Dr. Robin Charles on Chicago Med, and Tiana on Once Upon a Time. Her roles span police, medical, and fantasy dramas, with recurring portrayals of capable women in demanding professions. Cox has said that playing Tiana, Disney’s first Black princess, felt significant and gratifying, and has spoken about the value of strong female characters and diverse casting as a reflection of society and a way for viewers to see people like themselves onscreen. No public political endorsements, party affiliations, or sustained advocacy campaigns are on record.