Alaqua Cox is an American actress. She gained attention for her role as Maya Lopez, also known as Echo, in the Disney+ television series “Hawkeye.” Echo is a deaf Native American character with the ability to mimic any physical movement or action she sees. Alaqua Cox’s casting in the role was notable for being inclusive, as she is a deaf actress herself. She proves herself as an actress and a strong woman who seeks her passion despite many obstacles.
She is not only deaf by birth but also an amputee with a prosthetic leg. The reason behind the prosthetic leg is unknown but her other complete details are been discussed in this article.
Biography
| Complete Name | Alaqua cox |
| Date of Birth | 14 February, 1997 |
| Age | 27 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Place Of Birth | Wisconsin, USA |
| Profession | Actress |
| Height | 5’8 ft |
| Weight | 60 kg |
| Body Measurement | 35-25-35 |
| Hair Color | Dark brown |
| Eye Color | Dark brown |
| Religion | Christian |
| Nationality | American |
| Siblings | 2 brothers, 1 sister |
| Marital Status | Engaged |
| Father name | Bill Cox |
| Mother name | Elena Cox |
Early Years & Education
Alaqua Cox was born deaf on February 14, 1997 to Elena and Bill Cox. She will turn 27 years old this year (2024). She was born and raised in Menominee Indian Reservation in Keshena, Wisconsin. Cox shares a strong sense of belongingness to Native Americans as she was raised in Menominee and Mohican tribes.
Alaqua Cox studied in the special school for Deaf students known as Wisconsin’s School for the Deaf. During her school she participated in sports and was part of the girl basketball and volleyball teams for two years. She was a star student and impressed everyone with her talent.
Family
The family of Cox consists of the Mother, Elana Cox and, siblings Will, Jordan and, Katie. She lost her father in November 2021. Her father, William Joel Cox III known as Bill Cox, dies at the age of 50.
Her family supported her in every step of life and never let her disability become an obstacle.
Appearance
Alaqua Cox is a tall and beautiful actress with the height of 5 ‘8 ft and 60 kg weight. She has a unique body measurement of 35 inches chest, 25 inches waist and, 35 inches hips. Her dark brown eyes and hair color match perfectly to give her a gorgeous look.
Career
She started her career in December 2020, when she became a part of the Disney series “Hawkeye”. She played the role of Maya Lopez who is the deaf native American superhero aka ‘Echo’ who can mimic anyone’s moves. Alaqua Cox’s casting in “Hawkeye” marked a step towards increased representation in the entertainment industry, as it highlighted the importance of casting deaf actors in roles that authentically portray characters with disabilities.
It was appreciated by many activists, including deaf activist Nyle DiMarco. She played her role very well and grabbed the attention of her audience. Her next project was in TV series named “Echo” in 2023. She also appeared in Marvel Studios: Assembled in 2021.
She is among few lucky stars who get a chance to work with such big production houses like Disney and Marvel studios in their debut projects. She proved her talent and paved the way for other disabled kids who took inspiration from her.
She is a real-life superhero as she faced all the hurdles with bravery and didn’t let anything come in her way to fulfill her dreams.
Social Media
She has followings of 204k on her official Instagram account where she only had 56 posts. On her Twitter account she has 1,681 followers.
Social Media Handles
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Relationships & Boyfriends
She had been in a relationship with Erich since 2017. She loves her Fiance very much and they welcomed their baby boy recently in October 2023. They are not married yet but have plans for the future.
Net Worth
The net worth of Alaqua is estimated at $500k from all sources. Her major earnings are from acting. Her recent projects will surely give a huge jump to her net worth.
Interesting Facts About Alaqua Cox
- Like her character of Maya/ Echo in the Marvel series, She is deaf in her real life as well.
- She is also an amputee with a prosthetic leg.
- She announced the news of her pregnancy on Mother’s Day 2023, her baby was born on October 2023.
- She is among the few lucky stars who get a chance to act under a huge production house in their first project.
The real name of Maya Lopez in Hawkeye and Echo is Alaqua Cox.
She is currently 27 years old.
The name of Alaska’s boyfriend is Erich and they have a child together.
What is the recent project of Alaqua?
She worked in a Mini TV series named “Echo” in 2023.
