Nicole Ari Parker AND Nazneen Contractor Feet And Legs

Nicole Ari Parker, an American actor, who has been featured in films and TV, and in stage productions, is known for portraying Teri Joseph, the fiery attorney featured in the show on Showtime called Soul Food. After her marriage she became Nikki Kodjoe. Growing up in Baltimore, Maryland, she was always interested in acting. When she participated in the Maryland high school event during her first years of schooling, she won the prize for the best actress. After working in theater as well as 'The Washington Ballet Company' she graduated with a degree in acting from 'New York University. The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love was her debut major role. It was followed by other films like 'Boogie Nights Spark' as well as Blue Streak. The TV series Soul Food' was immensely appreciated. Her TV appearances include Second Time Around and Empire. In the beginning of her career, she was in numerous stage productions. Parker with a strong passion for politics and is married to model/actress Boris Kodjoe. The couple has two kids.

Born to Mumbai, India and raised in Nigeria from 7 years old, Contractor was well-versed in traveling around the globe and in a wide range of cultures at a very young age. At the age of seven to nine, the young lady went to boarding school in London. Her family moved to Toronto and she resided there for most of her childhood. Contractor was a classical ballet student in Toronto. Additionally, she excelled academically. She was enrolled in the Etobicoke School of the Arts. It's a high school that teaches arts in which she didn't just take classes in theater but also performed and also. Contractor was 16 when she realized that acting would become her profession. She danced for over a decade. When she graduated from high school, Contractor received a scholarship from the University of Toronto to pursue an undergraduate degree in sociology and psychology. Additionally, she earned a Master's degree in Theatre. Contractor was offered the leading character in Pericles following a brief time at the University. She auditioned for the role in the Stratford Shakespeare Festival (Ontario Canada) and received. After 92 performances, she received glowing reviews. The play was deemed the best production in Canada by the critics. She was offered the opportunity to join Stratford Conservatory. It accepts only eight men and four woman to study classical theater. Contractor was eager to accept. The actor's involvement in the upcoming season's production was confirmed. She received the role in Hermia in A Midsummer Night's Dream.