Anika Noni Rose

Anika Noni Rose (born September 6, 1972) is an American singer and actress. She is best known for her Tony Award-winning role in the Broadway production of "Caroline, or Change". She is also known for her starring roles in movies such as "Dreamgirls" (2006), "The Princess and the Frog" (2009) and "For Colored Girls" (2010).
Rose was born in Bloomfield, Connecticut.