Youma Diakite (born 1 May 1971), also known simply as Youma,[1] is a Malian model, actress, television personality and showgirl, mainly active in Italy.[1] She is internationally known[1] also as "the other Naomi"[1] because she is very similar to Naomi Campbell.[1]
Born in Mali and raised in Paris,[2] Diakite became worldwide known at 18 years old[1] when she was chosen by Benetton Group[1] as spokesmodel for an advertising campaign.[1] Moved to Italy in 1998, Diakite was a runway model for notable stylists including Armani, Versace and Dolce & Gabbana.[1] Diakite appeared in several television variety shows. She was also a contestant in the reality-talent show Ballando con le Stelle (Italian version of Dancing with the Stars) aired by Rai Uno[1][3] and also in the reality-game show L'isola dei famosi (Italian version of Celebrity Survivor) aired by Canale 5.[4][5] Diakite also appeared in John Wick: Chapter 2, an action film directed by Chad Stahelski in 2017.[6] Diakite is also an international political activist against racism.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | E adesso sesso | Brigitte | |
| 2002 | Casomai | Youma | |
| 2004 | Ocean's Twelve | Toulour Woman #1 | Cameo appearance |
| 2005 | Fratella e sorello | Nonò | |
| 2007 | Oliviero Rising | Karol | |
| 2016 | Teen Star Academy | Brenda | |
| 2017 | John Wick: Chapter 2 | Lucia |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Youma Diakite che pancione! E quante coccole al fidanzato Fabrizio". Oggi. 25 July 2014. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
- ^ a b Ella Baffoni (31 October 2003). "YOUMA, LA RAGAZZA CHE HA MESSO A POSTO BOSSI". L'Unità. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
- ^ Alessandra Vitali (15 September 2005). "Maradona, salsa e merengue "Ora giudicatemi come ballerino"". La Repubblica. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
- ^ "Isola dei Famosi 2019: Youma Diakite | Ritirata (5 febbraio)".
- ^ "Youma abbandona l'Isola dei Famosi".
- ^ "Youma Diakite". IMDb.