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51 years old (Born on September 06, 1972)

American, Actress; She is famous from Disney`s First Black Princess.

Her Dreamsgirls (2006) character, Lorrell Robinson, is supposed to be the youngest of the trio, but in reality Anika is actually older than both Beyonce Knowles and Jennifer Hudson. Graduated in 1990 from Bloomfield High School in Bloomfield, Connecticut. She appeared on a series of videos called "Dr. Mike" that is used in schools as character building tools. The videos have titles such as: Respect, Integrity, Responsibility, and Citizenship. She played Dr. Mike's radio co-host, helping him sort out teen callers' problems in school and life. Recipient of the 59th Annual Clarence Derwent Award along with John Tartaglia As the lead voice in Disney's upcoming animated feature The Princess and the Frog (2009), Rose will become the very first black Disney Princess.

Won Broadway's 2004 Tony Award as Best Actress (Featured Role - Musical) for "Caroline, or Change."

Was once designated to play Dorothy in a late 90s TV revamping of the Broadway musical "The Wiz" until plans for the TV-movie were shelved.

Had to wear six inch heels while filming the title musical number in Dreamgirls (2006) as to appear in frame with co-stars 'Beyonce Knowles' and Jennifer Hudson.