Laya DeLeon Hayes

Laya Deleon Hayes currently stars opposite Queen Latifah on the CBS series "The Equalizer," and is perhaps best known for voicing the titular role in the BAFTA, Emmy® and Peabody Award-nominated animated series, "Doc McStuffins," which earned her a NAACP Image Award nomination. Hayes was just 9 years old when she booked the landmark role as the first Black animated character on Disney Junior. Hayes' additional television credits include "Just Add Magic," "Liv & Maddie" and "Raven's Home," in addition to guest-starring roles in "Cougar Town," "Grey's Anatomy," "Quantico" and "Code Black." Hayes has established a successful voiceover career, garnering roles in "Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny," "Hey Arnold: The Jungle Movie," and most recently, she voiced the Iron Maiden in the popular video game series League of Legends. Upcoming films include the lead role in "The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster" and a starring role in the independent film "40" as Hany, the youngest sister in a