Eva Marcille is an American professional actress, fashion model, and television personality. She mainly appears in the American film and Television industry. Eva Marcille is best known for her roles in films, including Miss Me This Christmas, Sister Code, 24 Hour Love, Note To Self, Super Capers, I Think I Love My Wife, The Wedding Album, Premium, etc. She appeared in Television serials, including The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, All the Queen’s Men, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Born Again Virgin, Real Husbands of Hollywood, The Young and the Restless, Smallville, The Game, etc.
| Real Name/Full Name | Eva Marcille Pigford |
| Date Of Birth | 30 October 1984 |
| Age | 40 years old |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inch |
| Weight | 56 kg |
| Spouse | Michael Sterling (Divorce) |
| Children | Marley Rae Sterling |
| Siblings | Andre Pigford, Malcolm Pigford, and Evan Pigford Jr. |
| Profession | American model, Actress, and Television personality. |
| Net worth | $4 Million. |
Biography
Eva Marcille’s birthplace is Los Angeles, California, United States where she was born on October 30th, 1984. The names of her father and mother are Evan Pigford and Michelle Pigford. She has three siblings: Andre Pigford, Malcolm Pigford, and Evan Pigford Jr.
Her academic career consisted of attending Raymond Avenue Elementary School, Marina Del Ray Middle School, and Washington Preparatory High School. After finishing high school, she enrolled at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta. Shortly after winning the third season of America’s Next Top Model at the age of 19, she left school.
Personal Life
Lance Gross, who portrayed House of Payne in Tyler Perry’s House of Payne, started dating her in July 2006. Their engagement took place on December 24, 2008, and they broke up in March 2010.
Between 2010 and 2012, she was in a relationship with rapper Flo Rida.
In January 2013, she embarked on a relationship with singer-songwriter Kevin McCall. Marley Rae McCall was born to them in 2014, but they ended their relationship in 2015.
Career
Eva Marcille’s big break came in 2004, when she was cast as a contestant on the third season of the reality competition show America’s Next Top Model (ANTM), hosted by Tyra Banks. The show, which searches for aspiring models to give them a chance at a high-fashion career, became a national sensation, and Eva’s appearance on the show would launch her into the public spotlight.
Eva Marcille’s rise on ANTM led to an impressive career in the modeling field. Her work with top designers, photographers, and magazines earned her national and international recognition. Her appearance in major fashion brand campaigns, such as CoverGirl, DKNY, and Rocawear, earned her coverage in magazines like Elle, Vogue, and Essence. She became one of the most sought-after models of her time thanks to a meteoric rise in her modeling career.
Eva Marcille’s talents were not limited to modeling. Eva looked for opportunities to act in addition to her work on the runway and print ads. Her acting career began with a guest appearance on the popular TV series The Young and the Restless, where she played the role of Tyra Hamilton. Her role was well-received, leading to her securing more acting roles in both TV and film.
In addition to her television roles, Eva also appeared in movies like “Crossover” (2006) and “I Think I Love My Wife” (2007), where she demonstrated her comedic timing and versatility as an actress. By taking these roles, she was able to broaden her range as a performer, transitioning from modeling to more serious acting.
On August 5, 2015, she was chosen to play Tara in the TV show Born Again Virgin. About the Business was one of the reality shows she appeared on in February 2016. Additionally, she participated in the initial season of VH1’s Scared Famous in August 2017 and it aired on October 23, 2017. She is a friend of Nene Leakes on the 10th season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. In 2018, she will be given the task of becoming a full-time cast member for Season 11. After two seasons in 2020, she also departed from the show.
Filmography
Movies
- 2024 Buried Alive and Survived
- 2022 A New Diva’s Christmas Carol
- 2022 A Christmas Fumble
- 2022 Hello
- 2021 Adventures in Christmasing
- 2017 Miss Me This Christmas
- 2017 Busted
- 2015 Sister Code
- 2015 Fear Files
- 2014 The Fright Night Files
- 2013 Jennifer Lopez Feat. Pitbull: Live It Up
- 2013 24 Hour Love
- 2012 Note to Self
- 2012 If You Really Love Me
- 2011 The Boys & Girls Guide to Getting Down
- 2008 Super Capers: The Origins of Ed and the Missing Bullion
- 2007 I Think I Love My Wife
- 2006 Crossover
- 2006 Premium
- 2005 The Walk
TV Series
- 2022 Pictionary (TV Series)
- 2021 All the Queen’s Men (TV Series)
- 2021 Black Ink Crew: Secrets Unlocked (TV Series)
- 2019 BET Her Presents: The Waiting Room (TV Series)
- 2019 Tyler Perry’s Sistas (TV Series)
- 2019 The X Change Rate (TV Series)
- 2015 Born Again Virgin (TV Series)
- 2011 Let’s Stay Together (TV Series)
- 2010 Hair Battle Spectacular (TV Series)
- 2009 The Assistants (TV Series)
- 2006 Tyler Perry’s House of Payne (TV Series)
Net Worth
Eva Marcille’s profession includes acting, modeling, and hosting television reality shows. She has a net worth of $4 million. In 2004, Eva Marcille started her career by winning the third cycle of the television competition series ‘America’s Next Top Model’. Marcille has made appearances in several magazines, films, and other television programs since then.
Social Media
| Social Media | Username | Followers/Subscribers |
| @evamarcille | 5.3M | |
| X (Twitter) | @EvaMarcille | 250.2K |
| @EvaMarcilleOfficial | 495K |
