Aja Smith
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 9, 1994 in Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
- Active Years
- 1985–2026 (42 Years)
- Total Credits
- 43 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Aja Smith (Acting).
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Name: Aja Smith.
Also known as: Momoe-chan, Aja Perera, Daphanie LaShaunn.
Profession: Brazilian-American professional wrestling referee, former professional wrestler, and actor.
Birthdate: June 9, 1994.
Place of Birth: Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil.
Acting Credits: Known for Keep the Change (2009) and The Last Call (2009).
Wrestling details: Signed to WWE under the ring name Daphanie LaShaunn on the SmackDown brand. At WrestleMania 38 on April 2, 2022, she was the first black female referee to officiate at WrestleMania. She and Jessika Carr became the first two women to officiate back-to-back WrestleMania matches.
Aja Smith, also known as Momoe-chan, Aja Perera, and Daphanie LaShaunn, is a Brazilian-American professional wrestling referee, former professional wrestler, and actor. Born on June 9, 1994, in Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil, she is signed to WWE under the ring name Daphanie LaShaunn on the SmackDown brand. In her acting career, she is known for the titles Keep the Change and The Last Call, both released in 2009. As a referee, Smith made history at WrestleMania 38 on April 2, 2022, when she became the first black female referee to officiate at WrestleMania. Alongside fellow female referee Jessika Carr, Smith became the first two women to officiate back-to-back WrestleMania matches.
"Aja Smith, also known as Momoe-chan, Aja Perera, and Daphanie LaShaunn, is a Brazilian-American professional wrestling referee, former professional wrestler
Career overview
Aja Smith is a Brazilian-American professional wrestling referee and former professional wrestler. Born on June 9, 1994, in Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil, she is signed to WWE under the ring name Daphanie LaShaunn on the SmackDown brand. Her alternative names include Momoe-chan, Aja Perera, and Daphanie LaShaunn. In her professional wrestling referee career, Smith achieved a historic milestone at WrestleMania 38 on April 2, 2022, when she became the first black female referee to officiate at WrestleMania. Additionally, Smith and her fellow female referee Jessika Carr became the first two women to officiate back-to-back WrestleMania matches.
In addition to her wrestling career, Aja Smith is credited for acting. Her acting work includes appearances in the films Keep the Change and The Last Call, both released in 2009. Across her career, she has accumulated a total of known credits in the entertainment industry.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
43 titles- WWE SummerSlam 2026: Saturday (2026) as Daphanie LaShaunn
- WWE Sunday Night's Main Event (2026) as Daphanie LaShaunn
- WWE WrestleMania 42 – Saturday (2026) as Daphanie LaShaunn
- WWE Night of Champions 2026 (2026) as Daphanie LaShaunn
- Backlash Tampa (2026) as Daphanie LaShaunn
- WWE Clash in Paris 2025 (2025) as Daphanie LaShaunn
- WWE Money in the Bank 2025 (2025) as Daphanie LaShaunn
- WrestleMania XL Saturday (2024) as Daphanie LaShaunn
- WrestleMania 39: Saturday (2023) as Daphanie LaShaunn
- WWE Elimination Chamber 2023 (2023) as Daphanie LaShaunn
- WrestleMania 39 Sunday (2023) as Daphanie LaShaunn
- WWE WrestleMania 38: Saturday (2022) as Daphanie LaShaunn
- The Wrestlers (2019)
- BCW Queen Of The North (2019) as Aja Perera
- SHINE 64 (2019)
- Queens of Combat 37: Halloqueen Havoc (2019)
- SHINE 63 (2019)
- SHINE 56 (2019)
- SHINE 61 (2019)
- SHINE 57 (2019)
- SHINE 59 (2019)
- SHINE 60 (2019)
- SHINE 58 (2019)
- SHINE 62 (2019)
- Queens Of Combat QOC 25 (2018) as Aja Perera
- Queens Of Combat QOC 24 (2018) as Aja Perera
- SHINE 55 (2018)
- SHINE 54 (2018)
- SHINE 52 (2018)
- SHINE 51 (2018)
- Queens Of Combat QOC 19 (2017) as Aja Perera
- SHINE 44 (2017)
- Queens Of Combat QOC 18 (2017) as Aja Perera
- QOC Super Show (2017) as Aja Perera
- SHINE 45 (2017)
- SHINE 46 (2017)
- SHINE 47 (2017)
- SHINE 43 (2017)
- Girl Fight Wrestling 14 (2016) as Aja Perera
- WWE Main Event (2012) as Daphanie LaShaunn
- WWE NXT (2010) as Daphanie LaShaunn
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown (1999) as Daphanie LaShaunn
- WWE Saturday Night's Main Event (1985) as Daphanie LaShaunn
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Aja Smith best known for?
Aja Smith is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including WWE SummerSlam 2026: Saturday (2026), WWE Night of Champions 2026 (2026), WWE Main Event (2012), WWE NXT (2010).
When and where was Aja Smith born?
Aja Smith was born on June 9, 1994 in Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil.
How many credits does Aja Smith have?
Aja Smith has accumulated over 43 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2026.
What is Aja Smith's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Aja Smith (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invented details. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). No preamble. Word count target: 90-130 words. Name: Aja Smith. Also known a...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- WWE Saturday Night's Main Event (1985) as Daphanie LaShaunn — aged about 8
- WWE Main Event (2012) as Daphanie LaShaunn — aged about 18
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown (1999) as Daphanie LaShaunn — aged about 5
- WWE NXT (2010) as Daphanie LaShaunn — aged about 16
- WWE SummerSlam 2026: Saturday (2026) as Daphanie LaShaunn — aged about 32
- WWE Night of Champions 2026 (2026) as Daphanie LaShaunn — aged about 32
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