Mekia Cox

ABOUT MEKIA COX

Actress who was introduced to television audiences as dj.html">Sasha on the series 90210. She plays Nyla Harper in the popular series The Rookie . She has appeared in Chicago Med and Modern Family .

Growing up, she did theater and danced, which led to her being one of Michael Jackson 's dancers at his concerts.

She appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show as Ellen's birthday wish. She has appeared in over 150 episodes of television throughout her ongoing career.

She moved with her family to Orlando after studying dance in the Virgin Islands.

She danced with Michael Jackson in his song "The Way You Make Me Feel" in preparation for his This is It tour.