Wendy Raquel Robinson facts for kids
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Wendy Raquel Robinson
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Wendy Raquel Robinson in 2013
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| Born | July 25, 1967 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Other names | Wendy Robinson |
| Education | Howard University (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Marco Perkins
(m. 2003; div. 2018) |
Wendy Raquel Robinson (born July 25, 1967) is an American actress. She is well-known for playing high school principal Regina "Piggy" Grier on The Steve Harvey Show (1996–2002). She also played sports agent Tasha Mack on the TV show The Game (2006–2015).
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Early Life and Education
Wendy Raquel Robinson was born in Los Angeles, California. She went to Howard University, a famous college. She studied drama there and earned a special degree called a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She graduated with honors, which means she did very well in her studies.
Acting Career
Wendy Raquel Robinson started her acting journey in 1993. Her first TV appearance was on an episode of Martin. In the same year, she also appeared on other shows like Thea and The Sinbad Show.
From 1995 to 1996, Wendy was a co-star in the TV show Minor Adjustments. The next year, she got a big role as Regina "Piggy" Grier in The Steve Harvey Show. This show was very popular and ran for six years.
After The Steve Harvey Show ended in 2002, she appeared in a comedy show called Cedric the Entertainer Presents. She also made guest appearances on other TV shows, including The Parkers and All of Us.
Wendy has also acted in several movies. Some of her film roles include A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996), Two Can Play That Game (2001), and Rebound (2005). In 2000, she played Miss California in the movie Miss Congeniality.
In 2006, Wendy started playing Tasha Mack in the comedy show The Game. The show was very popular and ran for many seasons. It moved from The CW channel to BET and then to Paramount+. The series finally ended in 2015.
In 2014, she played the famous villain Cruella de Vil in the Disney movie Descendants. She also appeared in the movie Flatliners in 2017. Later, in 2018, she joined the cast of the TV series Grand Hotel. In 2022, she was seen in the Netflix series Family Reunion.
Helping Others
In 1996, Wendy Raquel Robinson helped start a special school called the Amazing Grace Conservatory. This school helps children aged 5 to 18 who might not have many opportunities. It teaches them about arts and media production. Wendy is the artistic director of the school. The school has helped thousands of young people learn and grow. Some famous people who attended include Issa Rae and Elle Varner.
Personal Life
In 2022, Wendy Raquel Robinson became an honorary member of the Sigma Gamma Rho sorority. This is a special group for women.
Images for kids
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Wendy Raquel Robinson in 2013
See also
In Spanish: Wendy Raquel Robinson para niños
