She now plays fiery attorney Shado on e.tv's Scandal! And saysshe's thrilled to be part of the soapie world.
"I'm also excited to be back with the e.tv family and love everyminute spent with the warm and welcoming Scandal! team."
We sat her down to do our countdown interview to find outmore about her off-screen life.
5 ingredients you'd need to whip up a great meal?
Garlic, olive oil,cream, mushrooms, pasta - you see where I'm going here?
4 famous people you'd love to invite around for a dinnerparty?
Oprah, [lateAmerican singer] Nina Simone (can we bring her back somehow?), actress Viola Davis,former US first lady Michelle Obama, [American academic] Michael E Porter (thegreatest strategist) - it's five, I know, I just couldn't choose!
3 things on your bucket list?
Win an Academyaward, produce a show, get married and start a family.
2 achievements you're really proud of?
Graduating with aUCT business science honours degree. Working alongside Laurence Fishburne, andlater being invited to his home and solidifying a great friendship with himover the years.
1 book you have read recently?
Captivating by Johnand Stasi Eldredge.
