Nicole Ari Parker AND Nazneen Contractor Feet And Legs

Nicole Ari Parker is an American stage and television actress who is known for her role as the fiery lawyer Teri Joseph in the Showtime show Soul Food. Nikki Kodjoe became her stage name upon her marriage. Growing up in Baltimore, Maryland she showed an interest in acting from the age of five and was awarded the Best Actress prize at a Maryland high school contest. Her acting career began after she was employed by the Washington Ballet Company as well as theatre. The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love, her first role in a feature film was a huge success and earned her the admiration of many. After that, she appeared in films such as "Boogie Nights Spark" and "Blue Streak". The TV series Soul Food' was immensely appreciated. In addition, she was a part of TV series like Second Time Around 'and Empire. In the beginning of her career, she appeared in a number of stage productions. Parker is also active in politics and married model and actor Boris Kodjoe. They have two kids together.

Contractor, who was born in Mumbai and lived in Nigeria for seven years, was awash with cultural experiences and travels at very young. She went to boarding school from the age between 7 and 9 years old in London. After that, she and her family relocated home to Toronto (Canada) where they spent her entire childhood. Contractor was a brilliant pupil in Toronto and was trained as the classical ballet dancer. She went to the Etobicoke School of the Arts. It is a special high school that teaches arts where she did not only study theater but danced too. Contractor She had been dancing for over 10 years when she started and decided to concentrate on acting. When she completed high school, she received a full Scholarship to University of Toronto. At the University of Toronto she completed a Masters in Theatre and she also double-majored in sociology and psychology. Contractor was a student who'd spent a year in university was invited to audition during an open call for Pericles, at the prestigious Stratford Shakespeare Festival, [Ontario Canadawhich she won the part. The production she appeared in were praised by Canadian critics. She was given the chance to join Stratford Conservatory. The school accepts only eight men and four woman to study the art of classical theatre. Contractor eagerly accepted. Contractor received a guaranteed place for the next season. She was also offered the role of Hermia.