Denzel Washington as Martin Narada (Ashanti's father)
Background info
-Age: 43 years old
-Occupation: Orthopedic Surgeon
-Born in Freetown, Sierra Leone
-Martin Narada was born in the West African country of Sierra Leone. Growing up in Sierra Leone Martin fell in love with how beautiful his home country was. Sadly when Martin was in high school a civil war broke out in the country. He was forced to find refuge in Great Britain, where he attended college and obtained a medical degree in orthopedic surgery. Martin eventually moved to Pennsylvania where he met and fell in love with his wife, Susan Narada. Because of the horrible things Martin was forced to witness he has a better appreciation for life and his family.
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Viola Davis as Susan Narada (Ashanti's mother)
Background Info
-Age: 41 years old
-Occupation: Sports Agent
-Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
-Susan Narada grew up in Pennsylvania and was raised by a single mother. Her mom helped her learn how to be strong and stand on her own; something she hopes to pass on to all her children. She has a no-nonsense attitude and can sometimes be strict with her children, but she does it out of love and a longing for her children to be happy and successful.
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Lupita Nyong'o as Simone Narada (Ashanti's older sister)
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