A’Zalia Delancey Coffey is the daughter of actress Sydney Tamiia Poitier and civil rights lawyer Dorian Heartsong and she is also a gifted writer and poet. This article tells her story as she prepares to release her first book, The Voice of My Blood, which was written in collaboration with Dr Billy Taylor Jr.
A’Zalia Delancey Coffey Personal Profile:
A’Zalia Delancey Coffey, Daughter of Sydney Tamiia Poitier and Dorian Heartsong was born on January 16, 2002, in Los Angeles, California. She is the youngest daughter of Poitier and Heartsong. Coffey has two siblings, Tamsin (born in 1994) and Tremaine (born in 1996).
Coffey is of Afro-Caribbean descent on her maternal side and Panamanian descent on her paternal side. She is a natural brunette and has been described as having entrancing eyes, auburn hair, and a statuesque figure. Coffey began modelling at four with Wilhelmina Models in New York City. In 2006, she relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting.
Her film debut came in 2009 with the role of Keisha Castle-Hughes’ daughter in the drama Dreamgirls. That same year, she was cast as Kiara in the ABC Family series Diablo Cody’s Young Adult. In 2011, she starred as Amala Ratna Sen in the feature film adaptation of Rupi Kaur’s memoir Milk and Honey.
About Azalia Delancey Coffey:
Name: Azalia Delancey Coffey
Date of Birth: May 14, 2015
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Age: 7 years
Parents: Dorian Heartsong (Father) and Sydney Tamiia Poitier (Mother)
Nationality: American
Known for: Celebrity child of Sydney Tamiia Poitier and Dorian Heartsong
A’Zalia Delancey Coffey Instagram Profile:
If you’re looking for a model with an impressive resume, then A’Zalia Delancey Coffey is your girl. The daughter of Oscar-winning stars Sydney Tamiia Poitier and Dorian Heartsong, Azalia Delancey Coffey has already worked with some of the biggest names in fashion and beauty. She has also racked up tens of thousands of followers on Instagram, where she posts stylish photos and videos of her everyday life.
A’Zalia Delancey Coffey and Her Dad Dorian Heartsong:
A’Zalia Delancey Coffey is the daughter of actor Sydney Tamiia Poitier and musician Dorian Heartsong. Born in New York City, Azalia Delancey Coffey was raised in Los Angeles by her mother and father. She has two sisters, Kenya and Aneesa.
As a child, Azalia Delancey Coffey was fascinated by music. She began playing the violin at age four and quickly became a prodigy. Her father encouraged her to pursue a musical career, and she formed her first band at the age of twelve.
In 2013, Azalia Delancey Coffey released her debut album, “The Dreamer”. The album features collaborations with artists such as D’Angelo, Erykah Badu and Lauryn Hill. The album has received critical acclaim, and A’Zalia Delancey Coffey has been nominated for several awards, including Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards and Best Contemporary R&B Album at the GRAMMY Awards.
Azalia Delancey Coffey is also a singer-songwriter. She has released two albums of solo music: “Ain’t Nobody” (2015) and “Distant Dreams” (2017). Her songs have been featured on television.
A’Zalia Delancey Coffey and Her Mom Sydney Tamiia Poitier:
Azalia Delancey Coffey, daughter of actress Sydney Tamiia Poitier and record producer Dorian Heartsong, has announced her engagement to NBA player DeMar DeRozan.
The couple met while both were in Toronto for the 2017 NBA All-Star Game. The 28-year-old DeRozan, who plays for the Toronto Raptors, proposed to Coffey during a trip to Disney World in Florida earlier this month. According to reports, the pair will wed in 2020.
Coffey is the eldest of five children born to Tamiia and Dorian Coffey. She has two sisters and two brothers.�Her father is of Jamaican descent and her mother is of West Indian descent.�After attending a private school in Miami and then attending Columbia University where she studied anthropology, Coffey moved to Toronto in 2014 to pursue an acting career.�She made her television debut in the Canadian series “Narcos: Mexico” before landing her breakout role as Tiffany Browne on the Lifetime Television series “Drop Dead Diva.”
Conclusion:
A’Zalia Delancey Coffey is the daughter of two Hollywood legends: Sydney Tamiia Poitier and Dorian Heartsong. She has inherited her mother’s beauty, as well as her father’s talent. After appearing in several commercials and modelling gigs throughout her childhood, A’Zalia made her professional acting debut at just six years old in the film The Book of Eli. Since then she has appeared in a number of critically acclaimed films, such as Moonlight and Chi-Raq, which have garnered her widespread acclaim and nomination for various awards. In this interview, A’Zalia talks about growing up with two famous parents, how she manages to keep separate identities while living under one roof, and what it was like to land roles in both big-budget blockbusters and small independent films.
