Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 20/06/1980 |
| Age | 45 years |
| Birthplace | Queens, New York, U.S. |
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Euphemia LatiQue Sumpter |
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| Full Name | Euphemia LatiQue "Tika" Sumpter |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Longwood Senior High School in Middle Island, New York |
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| College/University | Marymount Manhattan College, New York |
| Educational Qualification | Major in Communications |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 14/05/2022 |
Family
| Father | Arthur Curtis Sumpter Sr. |
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| Mother | Janice Acquista |
| Siblings | Brother- Captain Collin Richards (US Army Personnel), Sister(s)- Chauna Sumpter, Carrington (six siblings total) |
| Spouse | Nicholas James |
| Children |
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Career
| Debut |
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| Notable Works |
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| Awards & Nominations | NAACP Image Award nomination for Best Actress in a Daytime Drama Series (2008) for One Life to Live |
Favourites
| Food | Sushi |
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| Beverage | Coffee |
| Quote | "I've been in this game for a while, but I wouldn't change anything about the struggle, not ever." |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/tikasumpter/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/TikaSumpter | |
| https://twitter.com/iamtikasumpter |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Grew up in Long Island, New York. | |
| 2. After her parents' divorce, she was raised by her mother along with three of her siblings, while two siblings were adopted. | |
| 3. Worked at a movie theatre during her teenage years to support her mother, treating her with free movie tickets and snacks. | |
| 4. Started her modeling career in 2000, appearing in commercials for brands like Hewlett-Packard and Liz Claiborne. | |
| 5. Nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Best Actress in a Daytime Drama Series in 2008 for One Life to Live. | |
| 6. Engaged to Nicholas James, her co-star from The Haves and the Have Nots, announced in January 2017. | |
| 7. Featured on the cover of Brides magazine with her husband. | |
| 8. An avid dog lover and pet owner. | |
| 9. Enjoys reading books and adventure sports during her leisure time. | |
| 10. Was the first African-American cheerleader at her high school, Longwood Senior High School. | |
| 11. Served as class president for three years in high school. | |
| 12. Was the first African-American cheerleader at Longwood Senior High School. | |
| 13. Worked as a waitress before landing her breakthrough role on One Life to Live. | |
| 14. Appeared in Jason Derülo's music video for "It Girl". | |
| 15. Also works as a producer on film and television projects. |