Tika Sumpter
Tika Sumpter
Tika Sumpteris an American actress, television host, and model...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTV Actress
Date of Birth20 June 1980
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
different mask
On a personal level, you wear different masks.
passion thinking important
A lot of the times we don't see enough of strength. Imagery is obviously a large part of it. I think it's important to see her [Michelle Obama] passion, her complexity, and to see her be challenged. Whether it's about forgiveness, or wanting to do more, it's what it is.
awkward inspired married
[Director Richard Tanne] was inspired by their [Barack and Michelle Obama] flirtation, and their connection. That's not normal with politicians who are married - they usually look forced or awkward.
good people spread
I want to do good, and I want people to be happy, and sometimes when you're a people pleaser, you spread yourself too thin.
baked bleed dreams ethic ham honey job offered regular sold theater time ton turned work
I used to work at a movie theater and sold hams at Honey Baked Ham during the holidays. I sold a ton of hams, and they offered me a regular job there, which I turned down. I feel like anything you do, just do it 100% because then that work ethic will bleed through when it's time to work on your dreams.
throw
I live by myself. I come in the door, I can throw my stuff on the floor. I can leave the dishes.
bossy confident jacket leather white women
I feel most bossy in jeans, a white t-shirt, a leather jacket and some heels. I just feel bossy that way. I also feel confident in a sick dress at a premiere. Like most women, as long as I'm comfortable in it, I feel confident.
faces good surprised
I'll try anything once. It's always good to see peoples' faces surprised - surprised that I race, or that I surf, that I trekked through the Himalayas. As long as I don't die, I'm good.
board longest oprah time
Working for Oprah is a dream come true. She was on my dream board for the longest time.
beats good love
I love good beats and good lyrics. I'm pretty open.
best bring maybe people
I think most people write from what they see in their own world, which is maybe why we so often see an African-American woman as the best friend, or the one you bring in when you need some sass. It's like we're put in a box.
people want sometimes
I want to do good, and I want people to be happy, and sometimes when youre a people pleaser, you spread yourself too thin.
weed moving opportunity
Don’t look at other people and compare yourself. Just do the work. Because when the opportunity is there, you have to be ready. Make sure your craft is refined and you’re constantly working on it. Plow through the weeds. Go to the auditions and go to the meetings and be on time. Stop looking to the left or the right. Keep your head down and keep moving.
passion boss one-day
I was working in customer service and had a verbally abusive boss. One day, I decided to quit and pursue my acting passion with everything I had. One week after quitting, I booked One Life to Live.