Parisa Fitz-Henley is a Jamaican-American actress and producer, born on July 22, 1977, in Kingston, Jamaica.
Raised in a culturally rich environment, she holds dual citizenship due to her Jamaican father, Hopeton Fitz-Henley, and American mother, Sally Ann Bouwman, who is of English, German, and Italian descent.
Her multicultural background has shaped her versatile presence in the entertainment industry.
Fitz-Henley began her career as a model, earning the Fashion Model of the Year award in 1996 from Pulse modeling agency, before transitioning to acting.
Known for her roles in major television series and films, she has built a reputation as a talented and grounded performer who brings depth to her characters.
Siblings
Parisa has a brother named Nasan Fitz-Henley, with whom she shares a close bond.
She has publicly acknowledged their relationship, notably in an Instagram post on National Siblings Day in April, where she described Nasan as her “weirdest brother ever,” reflecting a playful and affectionate dynamic.
Beyond this, Fitz-Henley has not shared extensive details about her brother or any other siblings, maintaining her characteristic privacy regarding personal matters.
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Career
Fitz-Henley’s career spans modeling, acting, and producing, showcasing her versatility across different mediums.
After winning the Fashion Model of the Year award in 1996, she appeared in prominent magazines like Cosmopolitan, Essence, and Glamour.
Her acting career began in 2006 with a role in CSI: NY as Charlene Franklin, marking her television debut.
She steadily built her portfolio with guest roles in series like Grey’s Anatomy and House of Cards.
Her breakout came in 2015 when she portrayed Reva Connors in Netflix’s Jessica Jones and Luke Cage, earning recognition for her compelling performance as the prison therapist and love interest of Luke Cage.
She reprised the role in flashbacks for Luke Cage in 2016. From 2017 to 2018, Fitz-Henley starred as Fiji Cavanaugh, a romantic witch, in NBC’s Midnight, Texas, a role that highlighted her ability to anchor a supernatural drama.
Her film credits include The Jane Austen Book Club (2007), The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (2010), Lola Versus (2012), My Spy (2020), and Fantasy Island (2020).
Notably, she portrayed Meghan Markle in the 2018 Lifetime movie Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance, a role that drew attention due to her physical resemblance to the Duchess and her nuanced performance.
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