Maya da Costa
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Maya da Costa (born 2005 or 2006)[1] is a Canadian actress and dancer of Portuguese and Vietnamese descent.[2][3] She is known for starring as Coley in Girls Like Girls, a 2026 American coming-of-age romantic drama film directed by Hayley Kiyoko.
Career
[edit]Da Costa trained in acting and dance, including at Harbour Dance Centre's Intensive Training Program.[4][5]
Da Costa had a recurring role as Maya Longette in the Hulu limited series Under the Bridge in 2024.[4][5]
Da Costa made her feature-film debut as Coley in Girls Like Girls, which was released in the United States on June 19, 2026.[6]
In interviews, da Costa discussed preparing for the emotional scenes in Girls Like Girls, portraying first love and identity through the character of Coley, and the importance of queer representation in the film.[7][3][8]
Da Costa was also cast in Aaron Sorkin's film The Social Reckoning.[6][7][9]
In July 2026, Deadline Hollywood reported that da Costa had joined the cast of the next Paranormal Activity film, directed by Ian Tuason and scheduled for release in May 2027.[9]
Reception
[edit]Several critics discussed da Costa's lead performance in Girls Like Girls. Reviewing the film for TheWrap, William Bibbiani described da Costa's work as a breakout performance in her big-screen debut as Coley.[10] Writing for Variety, Guy Lodge called her performance "wonderful", noting that it conveyed Coley's depth of feeling while allowing the character moments of silliness and petulance.[11] Jourdain Searles of RogerEbert.com described da Costa's performance as refreshingly authentic.[12] In the Los Angeles Times, Robert Abele described da Costa as an appealing newcomer and wrote that she realized Coley's journey with unforced naturalism.[13] Emma Madden of The Guardian, while critical of the film, wrote that Molloy and da Costa's performances exceeded the script.[14]
References
[edit]- ↑ Alfallah, Remi (June 26, 2026). "Maya da Costa Shines (And We Can't Look Away) - A Shot". A Shot Magazine. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
- ↑ Johns, Merryn (2026). "Hayley Kiyoko Brings Lesbian Visibility to the Big Screen". Curve. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
- 1 2 Sirikul, Laura (2026). "Girls Like Girls: On first love, queer visibility, and the stories that carry us". Timid. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
- 1 2 "Maya da Costa Résumé". Breakdown Express. da Costa Talent. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
- 1 2 "Maya daCosta". da Costa Talent. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
- 1 2 Alfallah, Remi (June 26, 2026). "Maya da Costa Shines (And We Can't Look Away)". A Shot. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
- 1 2 Pizzuti, Francesco (June 19, 2026). "In Conversation with Maya da Costa". Numéro Netherlands. Interview by Jana Letonja. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
- ↑ Osorno, Ana (June 25, 2026). "Girls Like Girls Stars Maya da Costa and Myra Molloy Are in Sync On and Off Screen". Them. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
- 1 2 Grobar, Matt (July 1, 2026). "Maya Da Costa Joins Next 'Paranormal Activity' Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
- ↑ Bibbiani, William (June 19, 2026). "'Girls Like Girls' Review: Yes, Apparently Hayley Kiyoko Really Can Do Everything". TheWrap. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
- ↑ Lodge, Guy (June 16, 2026). "'Girls Like Girls' Review: Hayley Kiyoko Makes a Warmly Assured Directorial Debut, Awash in Adolescent Melancholy and Yearning". Variety. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
- ↑ Searles, Jourdain (June 19, 2026). "Girls Like Girls review: Tender coming-of-age film connects with its characters". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
- ↑ Abele, Robert (June 19, 2026). "A hit song and novel become a sincere directorial debut in 'Girls Like Girls'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
- ↑ Madden, Emma (June 18, 2026). "Girls Like Girls review – Sapphic teen romance is a precious and predictable yawn-a-thon". The Guardian. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
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