Eva Marcille (born
Eva Marcelle Pigford on
October 30,
1984) is an
American fashion model and
actress. She was the winner of the
third cycle of
America's Next Top Model, and was the first
African American contestant to win the program.
Early life
Eva Pigford was born in
Los Angeles, California. She attended Raymond Avenue Elementary School, Marina Del Rey Middle School, and
Washington Preparatory High School (2002). She attended
Clark Atlanta University in
Atlanta, Georgia; however, she left the school shortly after it was revealed that she was the winner of
America's Next Top Model Cycle 3.
Career
Modeling