Alaqua Cox is crashing into the MCU with a bang, and she’s not your typical superhero. This 26-year-old dynamo is bringing Maya Lopez to life in Echo with a authenticity that’s got everyone buzzing.
Cox isn’t just acting - she’s living her role. As a deaf, Native American actress with a prosthetic leg, she’s bringing real-world experiences to the fantastical Marvel universe. It’s like the ultimate method acting, minus the pretense.
In a recent interview with People, Cox shared that school wasn’t a cakewalk for her, but she tackled challenges head-on, switching to a deaf-friendly high school and unleashing her potential. Now she’s showcasing stunts that would make veteran action stars sweat.
Without a lick of Hollywood experience, Cox landed smack in the middle of the MCU. She’s making history as Marvel’s first Native American lead, proving that superheroes come in all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds.