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Eva Marcille

Acting

Born October 30, 1984 · Los Angeles, California, U.S

Also known as Eva Pigford

Biography

Eva Marcille Pigford (born October 30, 1984), known professionally as Eva Marcille, is an American actress, TV host and fashion model, who most recently played the role of Tyra Hamilton on the soap opera The Young and the Restless. She started her career by winning the third cycle of America's Next Top Model. She was previously credited by her birth name, "Eva Pigford", but changed her name for acting purposes.

Awards & recognition

  • Young Hollywood Awards
  • NAACP Image AwardOutstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series · 2009 · nominated

Filmography34 titles

Noah's Arc: The Movie

2025

Let's Stay Together

as Raynelle

All the Queen's Men

2021as Marilyn Deville

Sistas

2019as Marilyn

Pushed Off a Plane and Survived

2026as Jaynie

Smallville

2001as Tyler Crenshaw

Everybody Hates Chris

2005as Ms. Crabtree

If You Really Love Me

2012as Fraan

Wild 'N Out

2005as Self

Celebrity Family Feud

2015as Self

Note to Self

2012as Karen Wells

The Game

2006as Self

Real Husbands of Hollywood

2013as Self

The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip

2021as Self

Adventures In Christmasing

2021as Taylor

Match Game

as Self - Panelist

Buried Alive and Survived

2024as Alicia Sutherland

Hello

2022as Alicia Gregory

A New Diva's Christmas Carol

2022as Zero

Special Forces: World's Toughest Test

2023as Self - Recruit

The Real Housewives of Atlanta

2008as Self

Pictionary

Premium

2006as Farrah

America's Next Top Model

2003as Self - Contestant

I Think I Love My Wife

2007as Hope

25 Words or Less

2018as Self

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009as Self - Guest

24 Hour Love

2013as Leah

The Hills

2006as Self (uncredited)

Super Capers

2009as News Reporter

Crossover

2006as Vanessa

Sherri

2022as Self - Guest

Hair Battle Spectacular

Black Ink Crew: Secrets Unlocked