Nicole Ari Parker AND Nazneen Contractor Feet And Legs

Nicole Ari Parker (born Nicole Ari Parker) is an American actress, who is employed in the fields of film, television and the theatre. Her most well-known role is Teri Joe, a fiery lawyer on The Showtime series Soul Food. Nikki Kodjoe became her stage name following her marriage. As a child living in Baltimore, Maryland, she was always fascinated by acting. In an Maryland high school event during her first years of training, she was awarded the title for best actress. The path to acting began when she joined the Washington Ballet Company as well as theatre. The first role she played on screen in The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love brought the most admiration. It was then immediately followed by other films like "Boogie Nights Spark, Blue Streak". Soul Food received a lot of reviews for her performance. She also appeared in TV programs like Second Time Around' and Empire. Prior to that, she was in numerous stage productions. Parker is a political activist who has an keen interest in politics, is married to model-actor Boris Kodjoe. The couple has two kids.

Contractor was born at Mumbai in India and grew up in Nigeria through the age of seven. She'd been exposed to many different travels and different cultures at a very early age. She attended the boarding school of London between the ages of 7 and 9. Later, her family relocated to London and moved to Toronto, Canada. Contractor achieved academic success in Toronto and also trained as a ballerina. She was a student at the Etobicoke School of the Arts - a specialized arts high school where she was able to study not only dance, but also drama. Contractor took the decision to study acting more seriously at the age 16 after almost 10 years dancing. She accepted a full-scholarship to attend the University of Toronto after graduating. She earned a master's degree in theater and double majored in social and psychology. Contractor auditioned at the prestigious Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Ontario, Canada, for Pericles. After one full year, she was given the leading role. The year 2002 was a great one for her. Canadian reviewers praised her performance during 92 performances of Pericles. She was invited to attend Stratford's conservatory. This is a course that allows only four males and eight women can take an intensive 20-week training in classical theater. The role was secured for Contractor for the following series of plays, and she landed Hermia's part in A Midsummer Night's Dream.