Nicole Ari Parker Set to Recur on "Empire"
by Denise Petski
December 12, 2017


Nicole Ari Parker (Soul Food, Time After Time) is set for a recurring role opposite Forest Whitaker on Fox’s hit hip-hop drama series "Empire".

She will play Giselle Barker, Eddie Barker’s (Whitaker) beautiful trophy ex-wife. Her character will be introduced in Wednesday’s mid-season finale.

http://deadline.com/2017/12/empire-nicole-ari-parker-recur-fox-series-1202225105/

Hope to see it.

Nicole Ari Parker Upped to Series Regular for "Empire" Season 5
by Nellie Andreeva
June 25, 2018


Giselle is on the move. Nicole Ari Parker, who joined "Empire" as a recurring midway through this past fourth season, has been promoted to a series regular for the upcoming fifth season of Fox’s hip-hop-themed family drama.

Parker, who appeared in five episodes last season, plays Giselle Barker, Eddie Barker’s (Forest Whitaker) beautiful trophy ex-wife. Season 5 finds Giselle stepping out of the shadow of her ex in an effort to seize power herself. Along the way she’ll tackle grudges, make unexpected alliances and find a surprising love interest.

https://deadline.com/2018/06/empire-nicole-ari-parker-upped-series-regular-season-5-of-fox-drama-1202417125/