Eva Marcille has built a career that stretches from fashion modeling into acting, television hosting, reality TV, and entrepreneurship. Born in Los Angeles on October 30, 1984, she first became widely known after winning the third cycle of America’s Next Top Model in 2004. Since then, she has appeared in television series, films, reality programs, and fashion campaigns, including The Young and the Restless, Tyler Perry’s House of Payne, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, and All the Queen’s Men.
Eva Marcille – Quick Bio Table
Profile Detail
Information
Full Name
Eva Marcille Pigford
Date of Birth
October 30, 1984
Nickname
Eva Diva, Eva the Diva, Miss Eva
Birthplace
Los Angeles, California, USA
Age
41 years old (2026)
Nationality
American
Parents
Michelle Yvette Pigford and Evan Anthony Pigford
Siblings
She has three brothers, according to biographical sources
Profession
Actress, fashion model, television personality, host, entrepreneur
Famous For
Winning Cycle 3 of America’s Next Top Model in 2004
Career Began
2004
Height
5 ft 7 in (1.69 m)
Weight
Reported figures vary; no consistently verified current figure
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Hazel/green
Instagram
@evamarcille
Marital Status
Previously married to Michael Sterling; their divorce was finalized in August 2023. Later public reports in 2025 indicated the two had reconciled.
Children
Three children
Net Worth
Estimated at $4 million
Education
Washington Preparatory High School; Clark Atlanta University
Modeling Career
Worked with Ford Models and appeared in fashion and magazine campaigns
Major Modeling Recognition
Won America’s Next Top Model Cycle 3
Acting Breakthroughs
Tyler Perry’s House of Payne and The Young and the Restless
Reality Television
The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Scared Famous, and The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip
Current Major TV Role
Marilyn “Madam” DeVille in All the Queen’s Men
Recent Work
Appeared in Pushed Off a Plane and Survived in 2026
Business Ventures
Founded cEVAd, a CBD company, and later announced the Sunflower by Eva cannabis line
Family
Mother of three children; her family life has included her former marriage to Michael Sterling
Estimated Career Earnings
Not publicly verified; income has come from modeling, acting, television, hosting, and business activities
Eva Marcille Timeline
Year
Career & Life Timeline
1984
Born Eva Marcille Pigford on October 30 in Los Angeles, California.
2002
Graduated from Washington Preparatory High School.
2004
Won Cycle 3 of America’s Next Top Model, becoming widely recognized in the fashion industry.
2004–2005
Began building her professional modeling career and received major fashion and magazine exposure.
2005
Appeared on magazine covers including Women’s Health and Fitness and King.
2006
Began expanding into acting and television appearances.
2008
Joined the cast of The Young and the Restless as Tyra Hamilton.
2009
Received an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series for The Young and the Restless.
2010
Received another NAACP Image Award nomination in the same category for The Young and the Restless.
2010s
Continued working across acting, modeling, television and entertainment projects.
2018
Married attorney Michael Sterling.
2018–2021
Appeared as a cast member on The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
2019
Expanded into entrepreneurship with her CBD business cEVAd.
2021
Began starring as Madam DeVille in All the Queen’s Men.
2023
Her divorce from Michael Sterling was finalized.
2026
Continued her acting career, including work connected with All the Queen’s Men and new television projects.
Eva Marcille Family
Family Member
Information
Eva Marcille
Actress, model and television personality
Father
Evan Anthony Pigford
Mother
Michelle Yvette Pigford
Siblings
Eva has three brothers according to biographical sources
Former Husband
Michael Sterling, attorney and former Atlanta city political candidate
Children
Three children
Family Life
Eva has generally kept many details of her children’s private lives away from extensive public coverage
Eva Marcille Awards & Nominations
Year
Award
Category
Work
Result
2004
America’s Next Top Model
Cycle 3
America’s Next Top Model
Winner
2009
NAACP Image Award
Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
The Young and the Restless
Nominated
2010
NAACP Image Award
Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
The Young and the Restless
Nominated
Eva Marcille Social Media
Platform
Account
Instagram
@evamarcille
X / Twitter
Eva Marcille has maintained a public social-media presence under her name
Social Content
Fashion, acting projects, family moments, appearances, lifestyle and career updates
