Angel Parker- Talks Booking Her First Series Regular Role On Marvel's Runaway's After 17 Years

Sophisticated, hard-working, and an undeniable talent, Angel Parker has  brought to life some of the most dynamic and diverse characters on  screen today. In 2018, Angel can currently be seen starring on Marvel's  hit, action drama series, "Runaways," slated to premiere its second  season on Hulu December 21, 2018. The series follows six diverse  teenagers who can barely stand each other, however, they must unite  against a common foe: their evil parents. Angel shines as Catherine  Wilder, a successful lawyer who is deliberate and calculating in both  her words and actions. When it comes to family, she is fiercely loyal  and a loving mother to her son, Alex (Rhenzy Feliz). In addition  to "Runaways," Angel most recently made a guest star appearance on Fox's  new comedy sitcom, "Rel," as 'Loose Boots Monica,' opposite Lil Rel  Howery and Sinbad. Additional recent credits include recurring roles on  NBC's "Trial and Error," opposite John Lithgow, and on FX's hit series  "The Strain," opposite Corey Stoll. Another standout project was  appearing in FX's critically acclaimed, Emmy Award winning series "The  People v. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story." Angel was a scene stealer  as famed celebrity attorney Shawn Chapman, one of Simpson's 'Dream Team'  lawyers. Angel's first acting gig was on Joss Whedon's "Angel."  Since then, she has appeared on some of the most buzzed about series,  including: "ER," "Castle," "Criminal Minds," "The Closer," "The Soul  Man," "Rebel," and "Sean Saves the World." Angel is also well known for  her role as the intrepid and vivacious Tasha Davenport on five seasons  of Disney XD's live-action comedy series "Lab Rats." At only 16  years old, Angel was accepted into the American Academy of Dramatic  Arts. There, she immersed herself in performing, and went on to study  Shakespeare at the British American Drama Academy, work with the  Independent Shakespeare Company, Will & Company, and performed with  The Blank Theatre's Young Playwrights Festival for more than 10 years. Angel currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two children.