Nicole Ari Parker AND Nazneen Contractor Feet And Legs

Nicole Ari Parker is an American stage and television actor who was famous for her portrayal as the fiery lawyer Teri Joseph in the Showtime show Soul Food. Following her wedding, she was Nikki Kodjoe. As a child, she was a naturally talented actor. In a Maryland competition for students in high school, she won the award for the best Actress. In the years following her work in theater, as well as 'The Washington Ballet Company' she graduated with a diploma in acting at 'New York University. The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love, her first role in a film of major importance, was a huge success and earned her the admiration of many. In the following years, she was a star in movies such as "Boogie Nights Spark" and "Blue Streak". Soul Food received a lot of reviews for her performance. She also appeared in TV programs like Second Time Around' and Empire. Earlier in the career she acted in several stage productions. Parker, who takes keen interest in politics, is married to model and actor Boris Kodjoe. The couple have two daughters.

Contractor, who was raised by his parents in Nigeria and Mumbai prior to turning seven, had traveled around the world and experienced diverse cultures when he was a kid. From the age of seven to nine, the young lady went to boarding school in London. Her family then relocated to Toronto which she stayed in throughout her early years. Contractor trained in classical ballet in Toronto. She was also a star academically. She studied at the Etobicoke School of the Arts in Toronto, an arts school focused on dance and theater. Contractor began her acting career at 16 after completing a total of 10 years in dance. When she completed high school, she won an all-inclusive scholarship to the University of Toronto. At the University of Toronto she completed the Master of Arts in Theatre. She she also double-majored in sociology and psychology. Contractor, who had spent a year in university and auditioned at an open call for Pericles in the world-renowned Stratford Shakespeare Festival, [Ontario Canadawhich she won the part. After two weeks of performances, she got glowing reviews. The production was recognized as the top production by Canadian reviewers. The actress accepted an invitation to enroll in Stratford's conservatory. This is a course where only four men and eight females can attend the 20-week crash training in classical theater. The role was secured for Contractor for the following play as she was offered the part as Hermia in A Midsummer Night's Dream.