Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Euphemia LatiQue Sumpter |
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| Full Name | Euphemia LatiQue "Tika" Sumpter |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Hometown | Long Island, New York, U.S. |
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 | Majors in Communication |
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 (Entrepreneur) |
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| Mother | Janice Acquista (worked as Corrections Officer) |
| Siblings | Brother- Captain Collin Richards (US Army Personnel), Sister(s)- Chauna Sumpter, Carrington (six siblings total) |
| Spouse | Nicholas James (Actor) |
| Children | Son - None, Daughter - Ella-Loren Muscarella (b. 08/10/2016) |
Career
| Debut |
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| Notable Works |
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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://x.com/iamtikasumpter |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Grew up in Long Island, New York. | |
| After her parents' divorce, she was raised by her mother along with three of her siblings, while two siblings were adopted. | |
| Worked at a movie theatre during her teenage years to support her mother, treating her with free movie tickets and snacks. | |
| Started her modeling career in 2000, appearing in commercials for brands like Hewlett-Packard and Liz Claiborne. | |
| Nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Best Actress in a Daytime Drama Series in 2008 for One Life to Live. | |
| Engaged to Nicholas James, her co-star from The Haves and the Have Nots, announced in January 2017. | |
| Featured on the cover of Brides magazine with her husband. | |
| An avid dog lover and pet owner. | |
| Enjoys reading books and adventure sports during her leisure time. |
