Yaya DaCosta To Play Whitney Houston

Yaya DaCosta is scheduled to portray Whitney Houston in a television movie.  





According to TV Line, the former "America's Next Top Model" contestant will play the legendary singer in a Lifetime biopic directed by Angela Bassett.

DaCosta, 31, recently made an appearance in Lee Daniels" "The Butler" and has played parts on "Ugly Betty" and "House."

The film, on track for a 2015 premiere, would focus on Houston's career and affair with Bobby Brown.








Houston passed away in February 2012.


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