Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Eva Marcille

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Eva Marcille

Discover the career path of Eva Marcille, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Eva Marcille Sterling is an American actress, fashion model, and television personality. She gained fame after winning America's Next Top Model. She starred as Tracie Evans in Tyler Perry's House of Payne and played Tyra Hamilton on The Young and the Restless. Marcille also appeared on reality television as a cast member of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Currently, she plays the lead role of “Madam” in Tyler Perry's All the Queen’s Men.

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2004: Won America's Next Top Model Cycle 3

In 2004, Eva Marcille won the third cycle of America's Next Top Model. Her prizes included a CoverGirl cosmetics contract, a spread in Elle, and a modeling contract with Ford Models.

May 2005: Cover of Women's Health and Fitness Magazine

In May 2005, Eva Marcille appeared on the cover of Women's Health and Fitness magazine.

June 2005: Cover of King Magazine

In June 2005, Eva Marcille appeared on the cover of King magazine.

November 2005: Cover of IONA Magazine

In November 2005, Eva Marcille appeared on the cover of IONA magazine and also King magazine.

2005: Appeared in Nick Cannon Presents Wild 'N Out

In 2005, Eva Marcille appeared in a first-season episode of the MTV improv show Nick Cannon Presents Wild 'N Out.

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2005: Marc Bouwer Fall Runway Show

In 2005, Eva Marcille's runway shows included the Marc Bouwer Fall 2005 and Elle Girl presents Dare to Be You: Wal-Mart Meets America's Next Top Model 2005, and Gharani Strok Fall 2005.

November 15, 2006: Left Managers and Dropped Last Name

On November 15, 2006, Eva Marcille left her managers Benny Medina and Tyra Banks, and officially dropped "Pigford" from her name.

2006: Cast as a Regular on The Wedding Album

In 2006, Eva Marcille was cast as a regular on a FOX show called The Wedding Album, but FOX canceled it before it aired.

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2006: Runway Shows

In 2006, Eva Marcille's runway shows included the Deborah Lindquist Spring 2006, Naqada Spring 2006, and 8th Annual 'Models of Perfection' Show 2006.

December 2007: Featured Role in Smallville

In December 2007, Eva Marcille played a featured role in an episode of Smallville.

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2007: L.A. Fashion Week Runway Show

In 2007, Eva Marcille participated in L.A. Fashion Week's Monarchy Collection Fall 2007.

2007: Starred in Tyler Perry's House of Payne

In 2007, Eva Marcille starred as Tracie Evans in Tyler Perry's House of Payne.

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2008: Joined The Young and the Restless

In 2008, Eva Marcille joined the cast of The Young and the Restless as Tyra Hamilton.

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June 2009: Appeared on Played by Fame

In June 2009, Eva Marcille appeared in an episode of the BET prank show Played by Fame.

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2009: The Young and the Restless Role

In 2009, Eva Marcille continued her role as Tyra Hamilton in The Young and the Restless.

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2009: Nominated for NAACP Image Award

In 2009, Eva Marcille was nominated for two NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series for her role in The Young and the Restless.

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2010: Hosted Hair Battle Spectacular

In 2010, Eva Marcille hosted the first season of the Oxygen reality series Hair Battle Spectacular.

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2012: End of Tyler Perry's House of Payne

In 2012, Eva Marcille's role as Tracie Evans in Tyler Perry's House of Payne came to an end.

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August 2013: Appeared in "J'accélère (I accelerate)" video clip

In August 2013, Eva Marcille appeared in the video clip "J'accélère (I accelerate)" by French rapper Rohff.

August 5, 2015: Main Cast Role in Born Again Virgin

On August 5, 2015, Eva Marcille joined the main cast of the TV One series Born Again Virgin as Tara.

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February 2016: Appeared in About the Business

In February 2016, Eva Marcille was in a reality series titled About the Business.

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August 2017: Competed in Scared Famous

In August 2017, Eva Marcille competed in the first season of VH1's Scared Famous.

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October 23, 2017: Premiere of Scared Famous

On October 23, 2017, VH1's Scared Famous premiered, featuring Eva Marcille.

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2018: Joined The Real Housewives of Atlanta as Full-Time Cast Member

In 2018, Eva Marcille became a full-time cast member on the eleventh season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

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2018: Joined The Real Housewives of Atlanta

In 2018, Eva Marcille returned to reality television as a cast member on The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

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2020: Departed The Real Housewives of Atlanta

In 2020, Eva Marcille departed from The Real Housewives of Atlanta after two seasons.

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June 2021: All The Queen's Men Streaming Debut

In June 2021, BET+ began streaming All The Queen's Men, starring Eva Marcille as Marilyn "Madam" DeVille.

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2021: Departed The Real Housewives of Atlanta

In 2021, Eva Marcille departed from The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

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