Tika Sumpter Height, Age, Husband, Children, Family, Biography
Tika Sumpter Height, Age, Husband, Children, Family, Biography
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Hometown: Long Island, New York
Age: 44 Years
Husband: Nicholas James
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Birth Name | Euphemia LatiQue Sumpter |
| Full Name | Euphemia LatiQue "Tika" Sumpter |
| Profession(s) | Actress, Film Producer, TV Presenter, Former Model |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film: Brooklyn's Finest (2009) as Neighborhood girl  TV (as a host): Best Friend's Date (2004) aired on The N TV (as an actress): One Life to Live (2005) as Layla Williamson on ABC Television Network  |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 20 June 1980 (Friday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 44 Years |
| Birthplace | Hollis, Queens, New York, U.S. |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Long Island, New York, U.S. |
| School | Longwood Senior High School in Middle Island, New York |
| College/University | Marymount Manhattan College, New York |
| Educational Qualification | Majors in Communication |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Social Media | • Instagram • Facebook • Twitter |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 14 May 2022  |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Nicholas James (Actor)  |
| Children | Son- None Daughter- Ella-Loren Muscarella (b. 8 October 2016) (from Nicholas James)  |
| Parents | Father- Arthur Curtis Sumpter Sr (Entrepreneur) Mother- Janice Acquista (worked as Corrections Officer)   |
| Siblings | Brother- Captain Collin Richards (US Army Personnel)  Sister(s)- Chauna Sumpter, Carrington  Note: She has six siblings. |
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| Food | Sushi |
| Beverage | Coffee |
| Quote | "I've been in this game for a while, but I wouldn't change anything about the struggle, not ever." |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Tika Sumpter
Tika Sumpter grew up in Long Island, New York.
Tika Sumpter’s childhood picture
When she was a few years old, her parents got divorced and she, along with three of her six siblings, was raised by her mother. Two of her siblings were adopted.
Initially, her mother was a homemaker but after her divorce, she began working as a secretary and later went on to become a corrections officer. In an interview, Tika described her mother as a strict mother.
Her father once owned a restaurant. However, it didn’t last long.
Tika was a cheerleader during her high school.
As a teen, Tika began working at a movie theatre to support her mother. During that time, she often invited her mother to watch movies for free. She also treated her with popcorn and candy to make her feel relaxed.
Tika Sumpter in her teens
In the year 2000, Tika began working as a model. She appeared in commercials for Hewlett-Packard and Liz Claiborne’s Curve fragrances.
Before making her career in films, Tika also briefly worked as a waitress.
An old picture of Tika Sumpter
For portraying the role of Layla in her debut television serial One Life to Live, Sumpter was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Best Actress in a Daytime Drama Series in 2008.
After making her film debut with the film Brooklyn’s Finest, Sumpter appeared in the films Stomp the Yard: Homecoming (2010), Salt (2010), Whisper Me a Lullaby (2011), and What’s Your Number? (2011).
In 2011, she appeared in The CW teen drama series, Gossip Girl as Raina Thorpe.
In the same year, she played the role of Jenna Rice in the BET comedy series, The Game.
Some of her popular TV shows include The Haves and the Have Nots (2013), Final Space (2018), and Mixed-ish (2019).
Tika Sumpter in a still from the soap opera Mixed-ish
She has also appeared in many popular films like Sparkle (2012), Get On Up (2014), Ride Along 2 (2016), and An Acceptable Loss (2019).
She has also played the role of Maddie Wachowski in the comedy trilogy Sonic the Hedgehog.
Tika Sumpter i a still from the film Sonic the Hedgehog
In January 2017, Tika announced her engagement with her The Haves and the Have Nots co-star, Nicholas James.
Tika, along with her husband, has been featured on the cover of Brides magazine.
Tika Sumpter with her husband featured on the cover of Brides magazine
She is an avid dog lover and had a pet dog.
Tika Sumpter with her pet dog
Tika loves reading books and doing adventure sports in her leisure time.
Tika Sumpter skydiving
She is often spotted consuming alcohol on various occasions.
Tika Sumpter during a party
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