Ayanna Wardlow
Ayanna Wardlow, professionally known as Yanni.K, is a dynamic singer, songwriter, model, and actress from Atlanta, Georgia. She launched her entertainment career with a role on the award-winning show Atlanta (2018) and gained wider recognition as the Cheer Captain in Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (2019). She also appeared in the Final Four Capital One commercial and the Fatal Attraction episode "Sister Act" (2023). As a model, Yanni has graced runways for top designers, including Shail K. and Alyce Paris, and walked at prestigious events like New York Couture Fashion Week (2017), SCAD Fashion Shows (2019, 2022), and Sustainable Fashion Week (2022). Her work has been featured in Vogue, Vogue Italia, and Paper Magazine. Yanni has also headlined campaigns for brands like The Originals, LYS Beauty, and Urban Beauty.
As a singer-songwriter, Yanni.K's music career took off with the release of her debut single, I Need Uh Break, and her latest release, Take Me Away (2024), continues to expand her artistic reach. Her music videos are available on YouTube, showcasing her versatility in both the music and fashion industries.
A graduate of SCAD, Yanni holds a degree in Fashion Marketing and Management with a minor in Acting for the Camera. Her creative pursuits continue to solidify her as a rising talent in the entertainment industry.