Tika Sumpter is a popular American actress, television host, producer, and model who is also known as Euphemia LatiQue Sumpter. She is widely notable for the American soap opera ‘One Life to Live’ and the movie ‘Southside with You’. Now she is a familiar face around the United States showbiz arena.
Early Life:
Tika Sumpter was born on June 20, 1980, in Hollis, New York City, New York, the United States to Arthur Curtis Sumpter, Sr., and Janice Acquista. She studied at Longwood Senior High School in Middle Island and graduated from the school. Then she studied at Marymount Manhattan College where she majored in communications. Sumpter was a cheerleader during her high school life.
Career:
Tika Sumpter kicked off her journey in the film industry with the movie ‘Brooklyn’s Finest’ in 2009. Previously she made a debut in the showbiz arena with the television series ‘Best Friend’s Date’ in 2004. Following a year, she made an outstanding acting performance in the American soap opera ‘One Life to Live’ and raised her credibility in the eyes of critics and the audience.
In 2014, she starred in the American biographical drama movie ‘Get on Up’ based on singer James Brown’s life, and made an outstanding acting performance. Two years later, Sumpter made an outstanding acting performance in the biographical romantic drama movie ‘Southside with You’ and achieved huge success for her acting performance. In 2018, she acted in the American romantic comedy-drama movie ‘Nobody’s Fool’ with co-artists Courtney Henggeler, Victoria Ealy, Linda Boston, and Mehcad Brooks.
Personal Life:
Tika Sumpter married actor Hosea Chanchez in 2009. After three years together the couple called it over and finalized the divorce in 2012. On October 8, 2016, she gave birth to a daughter named Ella-Loren through an extramarital affair with ‘The Haves and the Have Nots’ co-star, Nicholas James. Following a year in 2017, Sumpter announced that she is engaged to the actor. They got married in Mexico in 2022.
Quick Info | |
Full Name | Tika Sumpter |
Nick Name | Tika |
Birth Date | June 20, 1980 |
Birth Place | Hollis, New York City, New York, United States |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2004–present |
Religion | Christian |
Zodiac sign | Gemini |
Family | |
Father | Arthur Curtis Sumpter, Sr. |
Mother | Janice Acquista |
Brother | Derek Luke |
Sister | 1 |
Body Measurement | |
Height | 5 feet 7 inches 170 centimeters 1.70 meters |
Weight | 55 kg lbs |
Bra Size | 34 |
Waist Size | 24 inches |
Hip Size | 34 inches |
Body Measurement | 34-24-34 inches |
Dress Size | 4 (US) |
Shoes Size | 6 (US) |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | Black |
Body Shape | Hourglass |
Personal Info | |
Marital Status | Married |
Marriage Date | 2009 |
Husband | Nicholas James (m. 2022), Hosea Chanchez |
Children | Ella-Loren |
Boyfriend/ Affairs | Nicholas James |
Net Worth | $6 Million |
Film Debut | Brooklyn's Finest (2009) |
Television Debut | Best Friend's Date (2004) |
Education | |
Highest Degree | Graduate |
School | Longwood Senior High School |
College | Marymount Manhattan College |
Social Media Profile | |
No Verified Profile | |
https://twitter.com/iamtikasumpter | |
https://www.instagram.com/tikasumpter/?hl=en | |
Residence & Phone Number | |
Residence | Queens New York, USA |
Phone | Not Known |