Nona Marvisa Gaye or Nona Aisha Gaye sources differ born September 4, 1974 is an American singer, former fashion model, and actress. The daughter of singer and granddaughter of musician , Gaye began her career as a vocalist in the early 1990s. As an actress, Gaye is best known for her portrayal of in the 2003 science fiction films, and. Nona Gaye Born Nona Marvisa Gaye or Nona Aisha Gaye sources differ 1974-09-04 September 4, 1974 age 44 , U. Nationality American Occupation Gaye released her first album, Love for the Future , on in October 1992, a month after her eighteenth birthday. The following year, Gaye was named one of 's 50 Most Beautiful People. She signed to in 1994, and became the new face of. For three years, Gaye both collaborated with and dated singer-songwriter. During this time, she recorded at least four songs with him. Gaye has candidly admitted that during this time she had a long personal battle with drug abuse, which she successfully kicked in 1996. In addition to these projects, she starred in a Prince-produced European TV special called The Beautiful Experience, consisting of a loose storyline to promote new material from Prince most of which would be released at some point over the next few years. That same year, she began her acting career, debuting in 's. In 2002, she replaced , who died in a plane crash shortly after the filming of sequels began, for the role of , the wife of 's character. In July 2006, Gaye was added to the cast of as a replacement for as the new Assistant District Attorney. Gaye was replaced by , who left after filming only two episodes. In 2008, three previously recorded tracks by Gaye appeared for sale at in EP form. Retrieved January 8, 2018. Retrieved January 8, 2018. Retrieved October 30, 2017. Retrieved October 30, 2017. Retrieved October 30, 2017.