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Anna Diop, born on February 6, 1988 in Dakar, Dakar Department, Senegal, is a television actor and film actor. Anna Diop is 38 years old as of 2026. Recorded honors include OkayAfrica 100 Women (2019).
My Take
Anna Diop earns my respect for the trajectory as much as the talent. Born in Dakar and raised in America, she carved out a Hollywood career on her own terms, most memorably as Starfire on Titans, where she brought genuine warmth to a role that could have been pure spectacle. Being named to OkayAfrica's 100 Women in 2019 felt fitting. I'm drawn to performers who carry their roots openly while competing on the biggest stages, and Diop strikes me as someone still climbing, with her most interesting work likely ahead of her.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Anna Diop
- Name (Japanese)
- アンナ・ディオプ
- Reading
- あんな・でぃおぷ
- Born
- February 6, 1988 (age 38)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dragon
- Origin
- Dakar, Dakar Department, Senegal
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2019 OkayAfrica 100 Women
3. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/TheAnnaDiop
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna%20Diop
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q22277592
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Anna Diop born?
Born February 6, 1988 (age 38).
Where is Anna Diop from?
Anna Diop is from Dakar, Dakar Department, Senegal.
What does Anna Diop do?
Anna Diop works as actor, television actor, film actor.
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