In 1994 with Jerry Seinfeld on the set of "Seinfeld." I played the role of Anna, Kramer's Black girlfriend. It was a very friendly and loving work environment.		On the "Seinfeld" set, with my husband Franklin and actor Michael Richards ("Kramer"), during the filming of my episode as Anna, Kramer's Black girlfriend.
	With "Seinfeld" actress Julia Louis-Dreyfuss who played Elaine.		With "Seinfeld" actor Jason Alexander who played George.
	With "Seinfeld" actor, the legendary Len Lesser (Uncle Leo).		My dear friend Matt Johnson and I. Matt and my husband were classmates at NYU Law School, and roommates. Matt is now a father of two and a top entertainment attorney in Los Angeles. His clients include Tyra Banks and Tyler Perry, among others.
	In 1999, with my mom and dear friend actor Charles Ley, holding my first son. I was 9 months pregnant with my 2nd son. Charles played Dennis Edwards in the NBC miniseries "The Temptations." Charles and I did lots of theatre together in NYC. We're both Cuban and born in the same year of the dragon.		At the wrap party, immediately following the last episode taping of the sitcom "Roc." Here I am with "Roc" actors Carl Gordon (left) and Charles Dutton, with his (ex) wife, actress Debbi Morgan. Carl Gordon has always been a fan of my artwork.
	With my husband (then fianceé) Franklin and two of his best friends from childhood, twins Doug and Dan Reid, in their hometown of Springfield Illinois, in 1994. The Reids are actor/models in New York and LA.		Me in between Doug and Dan Reid, 1995, Los Angeles.
	With Rev. Jessie Jackson, in 1999, outside of the Paramount Studios with my eldest son in arm and my second son in womb.		At the taping of my Cosby episode, with Rev. Jessie Jackson, in 1992, outside of Bill Cosby's dressing room, with my husband (then boyfriend) Franklin and a pillow under my costume.
	Franklin and I with Bill Cosby and my beloved aunt and uncle Nena and Chichi, at the Cosby Studios in NYC, before the taping of my "Cosby Show" episode. I played the role of the zany and very pregnant Mrs. Minifield, in the 2nd to last episode.		After the taping on the "Cosby Show" living room set with (top, left to right) Franklin, friends Carlos Cordova, Matt Johnson; (middle) Susan Sneider, my brother Dan Rodríguez, me, actress Erika Alexander (Cousin Pam on the Cosby Show), friends Natasha Hunter and Michael Hano.
	At the Cosby Studios with friends and family and "Cosby Show" cast members Keshia Knight-Pulliam (Rudy), Deon Richmond (Kenny) and Merlin Santana (1976-2002) who played Stanley. Both Merlin and Deon were my neighbors in New York. I was friendly with their families.		With my dear friend Deborah Gregory (Cheetah Girls author/creator) and actor Ed Lover. Ed played my taxi cab driver in my episode of the Cosby show. To visit Deborah's official website click here. For Ed's website click here.
	Back stage with my brother Dan Rodríguez (far right) and the Neville brothers, saxophonist Charles Neville (left) and the sweet singing Aaron Neville (right). For the Neville Brothers' website, click here.		With Cyril Neville (vocalist/percussionist) of the Neville brothers and my brother Dan. Dan is currently the project manager at Actimize in New York City.
	Rehearsing for the play "Jimi Slight Return" (on the life of Jimi Hendrix) at Theatre for the New City in New York. Left to right actresses Franshara Hunter, Elisa Joy White, Me (in pink), and Klea Scott. Klea currently stars in the TV drama "Intelligence."		With my brother Dan (left) and actor/director Eriq La Salle at Theatre for the New City after a performance of "Jimi Slight Return." Eriq recommended me to British director Karl Francis for the lead role in a BBC film "Murder in Oakland."
	Left to right: friends, actor/director Eriq La Salle, actor Ving Rhames, me, and director Karl Francis on the set of the BBC film "Murder in Oakland," in which I played the female lead.  Both Eriq and Ving attended the Julliard School of Drama and continue to lead very successfully careers in film and television.		Brian Yen (far right), one of my best friends from childhood, came to visit me on the set of "Murder in Oakland." Brian and I also went to Cornell University together. Currently, Brian is a Hong Kong-based photographer. For his webpage, click here.
	With my husband Franklin and Roger Michael Cardinal Mahony of the Arch Diocese of Los Angeles.		With one of my spiritual advisors, my husband's Godfather Charles D'Arcy. Uncle Charles' mind is an encyclopedia of religion and history. He and Franklin's father met in grad school at NYU where they both received their Masters in social work.
	Here I am at one of Spike Lee's movie premieres with (left to right) actor Giancarlo Esposito, his wife (actress) Fia Porter and my dear friend Deborah Gregory (Cheetah Girls author/creator).		With actor/comedian Flex Alexander.
	At my home in Harlem, New York, with Spike Lee's sister, actress Joie Lee and two of my mentees. Joie was a guest speaker in my youth mentoring program, while in the midst of producing her film "Crooklyn," which she wrote and starred in.		With my best friend from childhood, film editor Roger Schulte, at a screening of a documentary film he edited, "From Hollywood to Hanoi." For Roger's website click here. 1993, NYC.
	With friend, actor Kevin Jackson, after my performance as Maggie in an all-Black production of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" at the Arena Theatre in Los Angeles, 1995.		With my dearest friend Deborah Gregory back stage, after my performance as Maggie in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof."
	With actor Danny Glover in Los Angeles in 1996.		With writer Alice Walker (Color Purple) in Los Angeles in 1996.
	With legendary Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley (1917-1998).		With my friend Mayor (of Trenton New Jersey) Douglass Palmer (right) and his friend (former) Mayor of New York City, David Dinkins, at the Mayor's Mansion in New York City in 1993.
	With my friend, music executive/attorney Reggie Ossé. Reggie and I met in our freshman year at the BFA program in Cornell University. Reggie co-authored the book "Bling" and began his career as a lawyer for Def Jam Records. For "Bling" click here.		With my son and one of my best friends from childhood, Jennifer Benton. Jennifer and her husband David Nyce (artist/furniture designer) own the Benton Nyce Gallery in Greenport, New York. For their website click here.
	With my dear friend Bruce Morrow. Bruce is the associate director of the Teachers and Writers Collaborative in New York.		With celebrity hair-stylist
	With my dear friend stand-up comic Wil Sylvince (right) and one of my mentees, Jessie Grant. For Wil's website, click here.		With my husband (then boyfriend) Franklin Ferguson, Jr., Esq., the month we met, September 1990, in New York City.

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