Andrea-Rachel Parker

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. Attended bhsa, in brooklyn, ny. 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