Nicole Ari Parker AND Nazneen Contractor Feet And Legs

Nicole Ari Parker is an American stage and film actor who was famous for her portrayal as the fierce attorney Teri Joseph in the Showtime show Soul Food. The actress is known under her married name, Nikki Kodjoe. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland she showed an aptitude for acting in her childhood and received a Best Actress prize at a Maryland high school competition. She earned her acting degree at New York University after working in the Washington Ballet Company' and performing in the theatre. The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love, her debut role in a major film, was a huge success and earned her the admiration of many. Movies such as Blue Streak and Boogie Nights Spark followed. Soul Food, her TV show was highly regarded due to her performance. She also appeared in TV series such as Second Time Around' and Empire. In the beginning of her career, she was in numerous stage productions. Parker is tied to Boris Kodjoe, an actor and model. Two children were born to them.

Born in Mumbai, India and raised in Nigeria until the age of seven, Contractor was a seasoned traveler who enjoyed world travels and a variety of different cultures from a young age. She attended boarding schools at the age of 7 until 9 in London. After that her family returned in Toronto (Canada) where they spent her entire childhood. Contractor was a brilliant pupil in Toronto and trained to be the classical ballet dancer. She attended the Etobicoke School of the Arts - a specialized arts high school in which she studied not just dance but also theatre. Contractor, who had been dancing for nearly ten years at that time, decided she was ready to pursue acting. Following her graduation from high school Contractor accepted a scholarship at The University of Toronto to pursue the dual field of psychology and sociology. She also earned an advanced degree in theatre. Contractor was offered the leading role in Pericles following a brief time at University. She auditioned for the role at Stratford Shakespeare Festival (Ontario Canada) and was awarded. Her performance received rave reviews. her performance in the 92 shows performed the play was voted the production of the year by Canadian critics in 2002. She was invited to enroll in Stratford's conservatory. It is a place that allows only four males and eight women are able to take a 20 weeks crash training in classical theater. The role was secured for Contractor for the following season of shows She was also offered Hermia's role in A Midsummer Night's Dream.