Top 5 Mekia Cox movies and shows you must watch

From Nyla Harper in The Rookie to Dr. Robin in Chicago Med, Mekia Cox has become a well-known face in the industry. Born on November 18, 1981, Cox started her journey as a child actor in Nickelodeon's All That, My Brother and Me, and more.

After graduating from Dr. Phillips High School, she enrolled in Florida State University to pursue a degree in Bachelor of Music. Not just acting, Cox also had a knack for dancing and theatre. She was a part of Michael Jackson's concert series, This Is It. Cox then went on to bag several projects, including 90210, Undercovers, Chicago Med, I Kissed a Vampire, The Squeeze, and The Rookie. Did you know she made guest appearances in several hit series, including Grey's Anatomy, Gotham, and Common Law?

In 2018, she married Britt Leach, a basketball analyst, and has two daughters.

Love Mekia Cox, but can't decide what to watch? Here are the top 5 Mekia Cox movies and shows that are a must-watch.

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Top 5 Mekia Cox movies and shows

5) If not now, when? (2019)

Written by Tamara Bass, this American drama film initially premiered at the 2019 American Black Film Festival. It stars Mekia Cox, Megan Holder, Tamara Bass, and Meagan Good. Almost two years later, in 2021, it was released in the theatres and received a mixed response.

The film is based on four high school friends who are forced to reunite when one of them suffers a crisis. Mekia Cox plays Suzanne, one of the four friends, while her teenage version is played by Amanda Mayfield

So if you are looking for a film that features women's friendship, real-life struggles, and sweet moments, If not now, when? is a perfect watch. You can watch the stream the movie on Amazon Prime Video and buy/rent it on Apple TV.

4) Once Upon a Time (2011-2018)

ABC's popular fantasy drama series, Once Upon a Time, ran for seven successful seasons and is based on two parallel settings. One is the fictional Storybrooke town, and another in the real world. Mekia Cox was cast to play Princess Tiana in the series. Cox's role was so popular that she was cast as a series regular in Season 7.

So if you are looking for something that's filled has fairy tales, magic, and fun-filled adventure, ABC's Once Upon a Time is a perfect watch. You can catch up with the episodes of this fantasy series on Amazon Prime Video.

3) Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011)

The romantic dramedy film, Crazy, Stupid, Love starring Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Steve Carell, Julianne Moore, and Mekia Cox was released in 2011. The film's plot centres around Cal Weaver (Steve Carell), a heartbroken middle-aged man. He teams up with his new pal, Jacob Palmer, a smooth talker, to navigate the dating world, only to find love is far more complicated than it looks.

Mekia Cox plays the hip hairdresser Tiffany in Crazy, Stupid, Love. She appears in a memorable scene where Jacob effortlessly flirts with her and asks her out, the moment leaves Cal stunned, a newcomer in the modern dating world. Crazy, Stupid, Love is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.

2) Chicago Med (2015- current)

Mekia Cox plays Dr. Robin Charles in Chicago Med (Image Via Instagram/@mekiacox)

NBC's long-running popular medical drama, Chicago Med, debuted in 2015 and is currently in its tenth season. The series follows the professional and personal lives of the medical professionals of the fictional Gaffney Chicago Medical Centre. Mekia Cox plays Dr. Robin Charles, the eldest daughter of Dr. Daniel Charles.

Cox was introduced in Chicago Med Season 2 as a well-known epidemiologist. Initially, she did not share a good bond with her estranged father. However, Dr. Daniel Charles tried his best to mend his relationship with his daughter. In the recent episodes, we finally see a family reunion after Dr. Daniel's mother, Margaret, passed away.

1) The Rookie (2018- current)

Mekia Cox plays the training officer Nyla Harper in The Rookie (Image Via Instagram/@mekiacox)

ABC's popular police procedural show The Rookie centres on the life of John Nolan, the oldest rookie to join the LAPD. Apart from Mekia Cox, it also stars Alyssa Diaz, Richard T. Jones, Melissa O'Neil, and more. Mekia Cox plays the no-nonsense yet kind training officer, Nyla Harper, in The Rookie. Harper excels in undercover cases and perfectly balances a tough persona, delivering justice.