Nicole Ari Parker AND Nazneen Contractor Feet And Legs

Nicole Ari Parker is an American film TV and stage actress who is known for her role as the fiery attorney Teri Joseph on the Showtime show Soul Food. Nikki Kodjoe is her new name after she married. As a child living in Baltimore, Maryland, she was always intrigued by acting. When she participated in an Maryland high school competition at the beginning of her education she received the award for the best actress. In addition to her work in the theater, she also worked with The Washington Ballet Company.' She received a degree in Acting from New York University. The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love, her debut performance in a major film, earned her a lot of respect. It was then later followed by movies like "Boogie Nights Spark, Blue Streak". The film was highly praised for her performance as a character in Soul Food. Her TV appearances include Second Time Around and Empire. In the past she was a part of numerous performances on stage. Parker who has a keen political interest she is currently married to actor/model Boris Kodjoe. The couple have two daughters.

The family was born from Mumbai, India and raised in Nigeria up to 7 years old, Contractor was a seasoned traveler who enjoyed world travels and a variety of cultures at a very young age. From the age of seven through nine, she attended boarding schools in London. The family later moved to Toronto which she stayed in for most of her childhood. Contractor trained in classical ballet in Toronto. Additionally, she excelled academically. She attended an Etobicoke School of the Arts, a specialized public arts high school in which she was not just a dancer but studied theater as well. At the age of 16, after nearly 10 years of dance Contractor decided to take up acting as a profession. When she completed high school, she won an entire scholarship to University of Toronto. At the University of Toronto she completed an MA in Theatre, and she also double-majored in sociology and psychology. Contractor was given the lead character in Pericles after a one-year stint at the University. The audition was held for the role at Stratford Shakespeare Festival (Ontario Canada) and won. The play received rave reviews and her performances on the stage in 92 productions. the play was voted"the best show of 2002" by Canadian critics in 2002. She was given the chance to be a part of the Stratford Conservatory. It accepts only eight men and four women to study classical theater. Contractor eagerly accepted. The role was secured for Contractor during the upcoming series of plays as she was offered the character as Hermia in A Midsummer Night's Dream.