Tika Sumpter is an American actress, singer, producer, television host, and model. She is best known for her portrayal of Layla Williamson on ABC’s daytime soap opera, One Life to Live. She also had a recurring role in the CW series, Gossip Girl, and appeared in the BET sitcom, The Game. Sumpter played supporting roles in the films, Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming, Salt, What’s Your Number? and Think Like a Man. Sumpter’s other notable works include Stomp the Yard: Homecoming, Ride Along with Ice Cube, Sparkle, The Haves and the Have Nots, Get On Up, A Madea Christmas, and Nobody’s Fool.
Tika Sumpter
Born Euphemia LatiQue Sumpter on June 20, 1980 in Queens, New York, to parents Janice Acquista and Arthur Curtis Sumpter Sr., she graduated from Longwood Senior High School in Middle Island, New York and majored in communications at Marymount Manhattan College. She had a daughter named Ella-Loren in October 2016 and got engaged to The Haves and the Have Nots co-star, Nicholas James in 2017. She was previously married to Hosea Chanchez.
Tika Sumpter Personal Details:
Date Of Birth: 20 June 1980
Birth Place: Queens, New York, USA
Birth Name: Euphemia LatiQue Sumpter
Nickname: Tika
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Occupation: Actress, Singer, Producer, Television host, Model
Nationality: American
Race/Ethnicity: Black
Religion: Christianity
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Tika Sumpter Body Statistics:
Weight in Pounds: 121 lbs
Weight in Kilogram: 55 kg
Height in Feet: 5′ 7″
Height in Meters: 1.70 m
Body Build/Type: Slim
Body Measurements: 34-24-34 in (86-61-86 cm)
Breast Size: 34 inches (86 cm)
Waist Size: 24 inches (61 cm)
Hips Size: 34 inches (86 cm)
Bra Size/Cup Size: 32C
Feet/Shoe Size: 8 (US)
Dress Size: 4 (US)
Tika Sumpter Family Details:
Father: Arthur Curtis Sumpter, Sr.
Mother: Janice Acquista
Spouse/Husband: Hosea Chanchez (m. 2009–2012)
Children: Ella-Loren (Daughter) (b. October 8, 2016) with Nicholas J. Muscarella
Siblings: Unknown
Partner: Nicholas James (2016–)
Tika Sumpter Education:
Longwood Senior High School, Middle Island, New York
Marymount Manhattan College, Manhattan, New York City
Tika Sumpter Facts:
*She was born on June 20, 1980 in Queens, New York, USA.
*She is active in dancing since the age of nine, and was a cheerleader at her high school.
*She studied at Marymount Manhattan College where she majored in communications.
*She began her career as host of Best Friend’s Date, a reality series on The N.
*She played Layla Williamson on ABC’s soap opera One Life to Live from 2005 to 2011.
*Follow her on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.