Mekia Cox is an American actress and dancer who has built a name for herself in a variety of television shows and films. She rose to prominence for her roles as Sasha in the second and third seasons of the famous CW drama “90210,” as well as Dr. Robyn Charles in the NBC medical drama “Chicago Med.”
Cox’s dancing ability was highlighted in Michael Jackson’s concert series “This Is It” and the accompanying film, where she was chosen as one of the featured dancers among hundreds of applicants.
She also played Lizzy Gilliam in the NBC spy thriller “Undercovers,” Princess Tiana in the ABC fantasy drama “Once Upon A Time,” and Detective Nyla Harper in the ABC police drama “The Rookie.”
Cox had a solid history in dance and theater instruction as a child, which led her to work with Universal Studios and Nickelodeon. During high school and college, she polished her skills in the performing arts and even traveled nationwide in stage performances of musicals such as “Fame.”
Why did Mekia Cox leave Chicago Med?
Mekia Cox twice departed Chicago Medical for various employment. Mekia Cox quit her position as Robin Charles on “Chicago Med” after Season 3 partly because she was made a series regular on ABC’s “Once Upon a Time,” according to Us Weekly.
When did Mekia Cox join the rookie?
Mekia Cox joined The Rookie in season 2. The strong, seasoned detective Nyla Harper, played by Mekia Cox from season 2 onward, is Nolan’s new training officer (Police Detective I) who is leaving behind four years of undercover work in order to return to patrol duties.