Neferteri Shepherd

Neferteri Shepherd, born Neferteri Sheba Shepherd on September 8, 1980, is an American model, actress, television host, and producer. Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, she relocated to Los Angeles to pursue her career aspirations in modeling and acting.

Shepherd gained early national attention in the modeling industry, notably being named Playboy's Playmate of the Month for July 2000 and appearing in Playboy videos. Her modeling career expanded to include features in Maxim magazine, walking runway shows for brands such as Baby Phat and Stuff Magazine, and serving as a featured model for the American Music Awards. She was also featured in a national advertising campaign for the athletic apparel brand Privacy Wear.

In addition to modeling, Shepherd built a career in television and film. She served as a co-host for VH1's Sex & Rock Roll and appeared in music videos for platinum-selling recording artists ranging from 50 Cent to Usher. Her screen credits include roles in sitcoms such as UPN's The Parkers and FOX's Method and Red, as well as an appearance in the feature film Hair Show, starring Mo'Nique. She was also featured in a national commercial for Arby's and served as the featured actress for the 2005 Starz network imaging campaign.

Beyond television and film acting, Shepherd participated in the 2004 video game Street Racing Syndicate, appearing in its winning video sequence. She later expanded her focus into television production, receiving mentorship from Hollywood producer Rushion McDonald of Nu-Opp Inc. Her production work has included developing television projects, including a reality makeover pilot for trailer park homes titled Mobile Home Disaster at the WB.

Alongside her media career, Shepherd is a mother of two and an advocate for single parents. She manages Single Mom Planet, an organization and online platform she founded to empower single mothers through events, networking, and digital content covering dating, exercise, recipes, and parenting advice.