With the release of 'Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins' now available on DVD, a couple of upcoming films, and a new comedy series set for television, Nicole Ari Parker is a full time working actress, mom and wife, and she just loves being at the right place and time.

Parker is showing her funny bones with her upcoming projects, and talks about the films she's completedly so far and what keeps the family in tact.

What roles do you play in 'Nowhereland' with Eddie Murphy and 'Pastor Brown' with Rockmund Dunbar?

Nicole Ari Parker: In 'Nowhereland' I just play Eddie Murphy's estranged wife and trying to get him to be a good dad, and not a deadbeat because we have a wonderful daughter who needs his love and attention; and in 'Pastor Brown', it's like the prodigal son story, but more like the prodigal daughter, with Salli Richardson-Whitfield in that part. She plays my sister who leaves the church, and then comes back home.

What was the fun part in working with Martin, Cedric, and the rest of the cast on 'Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins'?

Nicole Ari Parker: The best part was the group scene that all of us are in. That was really fun to do. I played the straight person so I didn't get a chance to be funny, but it was hard to hold the laughter in. In the DVD, you will see a lot of deleted scenes and outtakes that will make you laugh even harder when you saw the film.

Between Mike Epps, MoNique and Martin Lawrence, you did bond mostly with on the set?

NAP: I have a secret crush on Cedric the Entertainer. He knows it and it's out in the open. (laughs) I was blown away by Martin's range and generosity and being there for all the other actors.

How was filming in Shreveport, Louisiana?

NAP: It was hot. It was really hot. That heat was no joke.

Did you bring the kids out with you on the set?

NAP: I had just given birth at that time, and my second child was with my mom and Sophie was 2 at the time and she was with my husband (Boris Kodjoe).

Having worked with a bunch of comedians and with you about to start a comedy series on television with Damon Wayans, do you see yourself having funny bones?

NAP: Oh my God! I'm so happy that I have this opportunity to really let loose and i'm so excited to work with Damon. I got a chance recently to work with Eddie Murphy on 'Nowhereland', and although I also play the straight person in that film, I was glad to work with him and look forward to working with Damon and hopefully shine. The show, 'Never Better' is a half hour comedy about a couple who is just into being a family, and I'm a recovering alcoholic and I try to make it through the day one step at a time.

At this point in your career, having played a serious character on 'Soul Food' and branching out into films, which involves comedy, are you trying to reinvent a career or shed an image?

NAP: I'm just on a course for whatever happens. I do think there is something changing and I'm going to have more fun in terms of the material being more funny; but I've enjoyed everything that I have done and the opportunities that I have been given. I just love being out there and doing the best work I can do.

With a new TV show, films, and family, how are you and Boris balancing it out?

NAP: We really make an effort to keep the family a priority. The kids will know that mommy and daddy are here and that we love them.

Did you come to NYC to see Boris perform on Broadway on 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof'?

NAP: Oh yes. Oh My God! He blew it out of the water. I was so in love with my husband all over again. The both of us had a chance to work with James Earl Jones on diffrerent levels, Boris on stage with him, and me working with James on 'Roscoe'.