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Mari Eulanda Morrow (born July 21, 1968) is an American actress, model, and real estate agent. She is famous for her roles in TV shows and movies.

Mari Morrow played Rachel Gannon on the soap opera One Life to Live. She was also Oneisha Savoy on the sitcom Family Matters. Another well-known role was Desiree "Des" Littlejohn on The Parkers. She has also appeared in films like Def Jam's How to Be a Player.

Early Life and Education

Mari Morrow was born and grew up in Miami, Florida. Her family has roots in Barbados and African-American heritage.

She started acting when she was a child. These early theater shows helped raise money for college students who needed financial help. Mari went to North Miami Senior High School and finished in 1986. After high school, she studied dance and theater at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.

Career Highlights

Mari Morrow first appeared on TV in 1992. She played Wendy Mallow on the popular show Baywatch.

From 1995 to 1996, Mari played Rachel Gannon on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live. She also had a regular role on the sitcom Family Matters. She played Oneisha, who was Eddie's girlfriend and later ex-girlfriend, from 1992 to 1997.

Mari has been in many other TV shows. These include Living Single, Soul Food, 3rd Rock from the Sun, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. She also acted in films such as Dead Man on Campus and National Security.

Personal Life

Mari Morrow has been married once and has two children. She married businessman Carl Johnson in 1994. They later divorced in 1997.

Mari has two sons. Their names are Robert, born in 2000, and Ari, born in 2016. Besides acting, Mari Morrow also works as a real estate agent. She helps people buy and sell homes in Los Angeles, California.

Filmography

Film Roles

Television Roles