Nicole Ari Parker AND Nazneen Contractor Feet And Legs

Nicole Ari Parker was born in New York City. She is an American actor in stage and films. Her most notable role in the role of Teri an ardent attorney Teri Jospehson in the Showtime show Soul Food. After her wedding to her husband, she was referred to as Nikki Kodjoe. As a child, she was a naturally talented actor. In an Maryland contest for students in high school, she took home the award for the Best Actress. Following her time in the theater and with 'The Washington Ballet Company' she graduated with a certificate in acting from New York University. The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love was her first big role. The film was followed by films like 'Boogie Nights Spark' and Blue Streak. The TV series Soul Food' was immensely appreciated. She has also starred in TV shows such as Second Time Around" and Empire. Prior to that she appeared in a variety of stage productions. Parker is married to Boris Kodjoe, an actor and model. They have two children.

Contractor was born at Mumbai in India, was raised in Nigeria up until she turned seven. She was already exposed to a lot of travel and cultures from a young age. When she was seven through nine, she was a student at boarding schools in London. The family later relocated to Toronto where she lived through the majority of her childhood. Contractor was a classical ballet student in Toronto. She also excelled academically. The Etobicoke School of the Arts (a public high school specializing in the arts), Contractor studied both the theatre and dance. At 16 and after more than 10 years of dance Contractor realized she wanted to take up acting as a profession. She received a full-scholarship grant to pursue a degree at the University of Toronto after graduating. She earned a master's degree in theatre as well as a double major in sociology and psychology. Contractor attended the highly-regarded Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Ontario, Canada, for Pericles. After one full year, she was given the lead part. The year 2002 was a great one for her. Canadian theater critics were awed by her performance during 92 performances of the play. She was offered the opportunity to enroll in the Stratford Conservatory, which accepts only eight men as well as four female students to take a course in the art of classical theater. Contractor was eager to accept. The actress's spot in the next stage season was securing and she won the role in the play as Hermia.