Wendy Raquel Robinson facts for kids
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Wendy Raquel Robinson
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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 her roles as high school principal Regina "Piggy" Grier on The Steve Harvey Show (1996–2002). She also played sports agent Tasha Mack on The Game (2006–2015, 2022–2023).
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Early Life and Learning
Wendy Raquel Robinson was born in Los Angeles, California. She went to Howard University. There, she earned a special degree in drama, showing she was a very good student.
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 shows like Thea and The Sinbad Show.
From 1995 to 1996, Robinson 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 popular show ran for six seasons. After The Steve Harvey Show ended in 2002, she joined the comedy series Cedric the Entertainer Presents.
Robinson also made guest appearances on other TV shows. These included The Parkers, All of Us, and The New Adventures of Old Christine. She has also acted in several movies. Some of her film roles were in A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996), Ringmaster (1998), Two Can Play That Game (2001), and Rebound (2005). In 2000, she played Miss California in the movie Miss Congeniality.
In 2006, Robinson began playing Tasha Mack in the comedy series The Game. The show was very popular and returned for a fourth season in 2011. It continued until 2015. She also appeared in the medical drama Grey's Anatomy in 2010. In 2014, she was chosen to play Cruella de Vil in the Disney movie Descendants. Later, in 2017, she appeared in the film Flatliners. She also had a repeating role on the ABC comedy series The Mayor.
In 2018, Robinson joined the cast of the ABC series Grand Hotel. More recently, in 2022, she was in the Netflix series Family Reunion as Joyce. She continued her role as Tasha Mack in the new version of The Game from 2021 to 2023.
Helping Others
In 1996, Wendy Raquel Robinson helped start the Amazing Grace Conservatory. This is a special school that helps young people learn about arts and media. It mostly serves children aged 5 to 18 who come from difficult backgrounds. Robinson is the artistic director of the school. The conservatory has given a safe place and training to many thousands of young people. Some famous people who attended include Issa Rae and Elle Varner.
Personal Life
In July 2022, Wendy Raquel Robinson became an honorary member of the Sigma Gamma Rho sorority. This is a special group for women.
Awards and Recognition
Wendy Raquel Robinson has been recognized for her acting. She has received several nominations for the NAACP Image Awards. These awards celebrate outstanding achievements by people of color in film, television, music, and literature. She won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series in 2014 for her role in The Game.
See also
In Spanish: Wendy Raquel Robinson para niños
