Nicole Ari Parker AND Nazneen Contractor Feet And Legs

Nicole Ari Parker, an American actor, who has appeared in film and television in addition to in stage productions, is known for her role as Teri Joseph, the fiery lawyer in the show the show on Showtime called Soul Food. Following her wedding, she was Nikki Kodjoe. Her acting talent was evident since childhood. An Maryland high-school competition awarded her the top actress prize. Her acting diploma was earned at New York University after working at 'The Washington Ballet Company' and in theatre. The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love was her first major performance. It was then later followed by movies like "Boogie Nights Spark" and "Blue Streak." Blue Streak". Soul Food, her TV show, was widely praised because of the performances she performed. She also appeared in TV shows like Second Time Around' and Empire. She appeared on stage in a variety of productions in the beginning of her career. Parker has been active in politics and married model and actor Boris Kodjoe. They have two children.

Contractor, who was brought up by his parents from Nigeria and Mumbai prior to turning 7years old, traveled all over the world and experienced various cultures while growing up. After attending boarding schools for seven years in London, her family relocated to Toronto Canada where she lived for much of her early years as well as her early years of adulthood. Contractor was a successful academic in Toronto while also training as ballerina. She attended the Etobicoke School of the Arts. This is a specialized high-school for the arts, where she did not only study theater but danced as well. Contractor was 16 when she realized that performing would be her future career. She danced for a decade. When she graduated from high school, Contractor received a scholarship from the University of Toronto to pursue a dual major in psychology and sociology. In addition, she obtained an advanced degree in theatre. Contractor attended the highly-regarded Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Ontario, Canada, for Pericles. After a full year, she was given the role of lead. The 92 productions she performed earned praise from Canadian theater critics. The actor was invited to enroll in Stratford's conservatory course, in which the top eight men as well as four women can be accepted to take a crash course of 20 weeks on the classical stage that she was eager to take. Contractor's participation in the next season's production was confirmed. She got the part of Hermia in A Midsummer Night's Dream.