Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1990-01-01
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Andrea-Rachel Parker
Biography
Andrea-Rachel Parker is an American actress and choreographer best known for her current role as "Bernice" on the critically acclaimed HBO series The Deuce (2017) and as "Destiny" on STARZ's Image Award® nominated series Power (2014). For her performance in UGLY, she received the SOFIE award for Best Supporting Actress in 2016. The year prior, she had a starring role in 72 HOURS: A BROOKLYN LOVE STORY? Her television credits include the TIDAL produced digital series After Hours (2017) alongside Tristan "Mack" Wilds as well as Transgender Bridge (2015) "Transgender Bridge". On stage, Andrea-Rachel appeared in the Off-Broadway production of Children of Killers written by Olivier award-winning playwright Katori Hall . She is the winner of the Manhattan Monologue Slam competition and the recipient of the "Audience Favorite" award via the Independent Film New York (IFNY) monologue slam competition. She has become an industry muse to legendary artist in different fields. she and her childhood sweetheart, now husband, juaquin j b malphurs, aka rapper waka flocka flame, have found eachother again in 2019, and in 2022 the pair did a re-commitment ceremony, solidifying their forever bond as spouses. She is the blend between "spice and everything nice". Growing up in Brooklyn, New York, she attended Brooklyn High School of The Arts (formerly known as Sara J. Hale) with a focus in both dance and a "minor" program of science. Having enrolled in the school's 'fast track' program, Andrea-Rachel finished her studies a year ahead of her graduating class offered to certain students in order to fill the summer classes. Following graduation and prior to her blossoming career in acting, she was able to perform with and for several artists including but not limited to Jennifer Hudson and Luke James Being a true Brooklynite, Andrea-Rachel is a practicing vegan and an advocate for autism awareness, health, wellness and self-care/self-love practices. She affirms that "acting allows me to be everything and nothing at the same time." In her spare time, Andrea-Rachel also raises awareness for animal rights and issues related to mental health. Her fitness regimen use to include training in capoeira and stage combat. Said to intrigue people with her wit and rawness, she hopes to get into writing and directing as her career grows. She owns and operates TF?!* an inclusive hub that helps those who are different, deformed disabled chronically-ill, find eachother, build skills, promote, talents & become employed. The company was created in honor of her late brother Chaz Antwan Williams, who was on the spectrum of autism. She has two invention patents in development & processing as well. She has become an industry muse to legendary artist in different fields. she and her childhood sweetheart, now husband,juaquin jb malphurs, aka rapper waka flocka flame, have found eachother again in 2019, and in 2022 did a re-commitment ceremony, solidifying their forever bond as spouses.
