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Wendy Raquel Robinson
Robinson in 2013
Born (1967-07-25) July 25, 1967 (age 57) [1]
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other namesWendy Robinson
EducationHoward University (BFA)
OccupationActress
Years active1992–present
Spouse
Marco Perkins
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(m. 2003; div. 2018)​
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Wendy Raquel Robinson (born, July 25, 1967) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as high school principal Regina "Piggy" Grier on The WB comedy sitcom The Steve Harvey Show (1996–2002), and as sports agent Tasha Mack on The CW/BET/Paramount+ comedy-drama The Game (2006–2015).

Early life and education

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Robinson was born in Los Angeles, California. She attended Howard University, where she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in drama.[3][4]

Career

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She made her acting debut in 1993 on an episode of Martin. That same year, she guest starred on episodes of Thea and The Sinbad Show.

From 1995 to 1996, Robinson co-starred on the short-lived NBC sitcom Minor Adjustments, starring Rondell Sheridan. The following year she won the role of Regina "Piggy" Grier in The WB sitcom The Steve Harvey Show which aired for six seasons. After the series ended its run in 2002, she appeared on the short-lived sketch comedy series Cedric the Entertainer Presents with her former Steve Harvey co-star Cedric the Entertainer. Robinson also made guest appearances on The Parkers, All of Us, and The New Adventures of Old Christine. Robinson has also appeared in several films including The Walking Dead, followed by roles 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 film Miss Congeniality.

In 2006, Robinson began portraying the role of Tasha Mack, in the comedy The Game.[5] After three seasons, the series was canceled by The CW on May 21, 2009.[6] BET struck a deal with The Game's parent company CBS to develop new episodes of the series, relocating taping of the show from Los Angeles to Atlanta,[7] and announcing its renewal at the April 2010 upfronts.[8]

The Game returned to the air for a fourth season on January 11, 2011,[9] The series ended in 2015. She also appeared in ABC's medical drama Grey's Anatomy in 2010. In 2014, she was cast as Cruella de Vil in the Disney's Descendants.[10][11] In 2017, she has appeared in the film Flatliners, and had a recurring role on the short-lived ABC comedy series, The Mayor.

In 2018, Robinson was cast in the ABC comedy-drama series Grand Hotel opposite Demián Bichir and Roselyn Sánchez.[12][13] In 2022, she featured in the Netflix series Family Reunion as Joyce.

Philanthropy

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In 1996, Robinson co-founded the Amazing Grace Conservatory, a school that predominantly serves children from 5 to 18 years old from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds in the fields of the arts and media production.[citation needed] Robinson serves as the school's artistic director.[14] The school has provided a safe haven and training for thousands of young people. Some notable members include Issa Rae, Rhyon Nicole Brown,[15] and Elle Varner.[16]

Personal life

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Robinson was initiated as an honorary member of Sigma Gamma Rho sorority during the organization’s Centennial Boulé in July 2022. [17]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1994 M.A.N.T.I.S. Ndiaye, Hawkins' Assistant TV movie
1995 The Walking Dead Celeste
Seven Thirty-Five Dana Short
1996 A Thin Line Between Love and Hate Gwen
1998 Ringmaster Starletta
2000 Miss Congeniality Leslie Davis, Miss California
2001 Two Can Play That Game Karen
2002 A Baby Blues Christmas Special Josie/Madge (voice) TV short
2003 With or Without You Serena
Mind Games Natalie, the Hairstylist
2004 Reflections: A Story of Redemption Maya Short
2005 Squirrel Man Sonya Wendell Short
Rebound Jeanie Ellis
2006 Something New Cheryl
2008 Peaches Peaches Video
2009 Contradictions of the Heart Kim Video
2010 When the Lights Go Out Sheila Video
2011 35 and Ticking Callise
He's Mine Not Yours Sophia
2014 My Dad's a Soccer Mom Holly Casey TV movie
2015 Mysterious Ways Marilyn
Descendants Cruella de Vil TV movie
I'll Text You Cindy Short
2016 A Weekend with the Family Nip Stankershet
Sugar Mimi Short
Grandma's House Cynthia
Boy Bye Veronica Love
2017 Flatliners Mrs. Jean Manning
2018 Revival! Woman With Blood Issue
2019 Hip Hop Holiday Paris
2020 The Sin Choice –
A Christmas Surprise Tanya TV movie
2021 Fruits of the Heart Ella
A Christmas Family Reunion Mona Christmas TV movie
2022 Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story Cylestine

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1992 The New WKRP in Cincinnati Stacey Episode: "Strange Bedfellows"
1993 Martin Vanessa Tucker Episode: "Really, Gina Is Not My Lover"
The Sinbad Show Yvette Episode: "Pilot"
Thea Patrice Washington Episode: "Artie's Party"
1994 Dream On Tiffany Episode: "The Homecoming Queen"
Me and the Boys Amelia Episode: "Pilot"
Sisters Mannequin #2 Episode: "Scandalous"
1995 The Watcher Wendy Episode: "Pilot"
Vanishing Son Linda Episode: "Long Ago and Far Away"
1995–96 Minor Adjustments Rachel Aimes Main Cast
1996 NYPD Blue Lucy Kinley Episode: "Closing Time" & "He's Not Guilty, He's My Brother"
1996–2002 The Steve Harvey Show Regina "Piggy" Grier Main Cast
1998 Getting Personal Kaylene Recurring Cast
2000–02 Baby Blues Josie (voice) Recurring Cast
2002 Yes, Dear Andrea Episode: "Greg's New Friend"
Cedric the Entertainer Presents Various Characters Main Cast
2002–03 The Proud Family Katanga/Leslie (voice) Episode: "Behind Family Lines" & "Hooray for Iesha"
2003 Pyramid Herself/Celebrity Contestant Recurring Guest
The Parkers Dr. Shepherd Episode: "The Accidental Therapist"
2004–05 All of Us Sarah Willis Recurring Cast: Season 2
2006 The New Adventures of Old Christine Anita Episode: "The Other F Word"
Girlfriends Tasha Mack Episode: "The Game"
2006–15 The Game Tasha Mack Main Cast
2007 Family Guy Jackée Harry/Bernice (voice) Episode: "Believe It or Not, Joe's Walking on Air"
2009 Played by Fame Herself Episode: "Wendy Raquel Robinson" & "Kevin's Child's Play"
2010 Grey's Anatomy Officer Gina Thompson Episode: "Sympathy for the Parents"
2010–11 Glenn Martin, DDS Hair Dresser/Professor Randall (voice) Episode: "Courtney's Pony" & "Date with Destiny"
2012 Malibu Country Joan Episode: "Pilot"
2013 Kimmie's Kitchen Herself Episode: "Sweet Potato Pie/Wendy Raquel Robinson"
2015 Unsung Hollywood Herself Episode: "Vivica A. Fox"
Teens Wanna Know Herself Episode: "2015 Hollywood Award Season"
Being Herself Episode: "Wendy Raquel Robinson"
2016 Here We Go Again Loretta Walker Main Cast
2017 Tia Mowry at Home Herself Episode: "Game On"
Detroiters Councilwoman Gwinett Episode: "Sam the Man"
The Mayor Krystal Recurring Cast
2018 Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards Herself/Host Main Host
Raven's Home Dreamweaver Episode: "Weirder Things"
2018–19 Dear White People Tina White Guest Cast: Season 2–3
For Evan's Sake Dr. Cynthia King-Watkins Main Cast
2019 Annual Trumpet Awards Herself/Co-Host Main Co-Host
Annual African Pride Gospel SuperFest Herself/Host Main Host
Grand Hotel Helen "Mrs. P" Parker Main Cast
2020 Celebrity Game Face Herself Episode: "Sweatsuit Charades and Donut Holes"
Cherish the Day Dr. Coral LeRose Episode: "Synopsis"
Two Degrees Wendy Episode: "U.B.E.R."
2020–21 Insecure Lila Recurring Cast: Season 4, Guest: Season 5
2021 MacGyver Lauretta Bozer [18][19] Episode: "H2O + Orthophosphates + Mission City + Corrosion + Origins"
2021–23 The Game Tasha Mack Main Cast
2022 Family Reunion Joyce Episode: "Remember When the Raccoon Crashed the Wedding?"
Kid's Crew Gloria Thomas Recurring Cast
2024 Poppa's House - Recurring Cast

Award nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result
2000 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series The Steve Harvey Show Nominated
2001 Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series Nominated
2002 Nominated
2003 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Cedric the Entertainer Presents Nominated
2008 The Game Nominated
2009 Nominated
2010 Nominated
2012 Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series Nominated
2013 Nominated
2014 Won
2015 Nominated

References

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  1. ^ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=888057096686125&id=100064455291318&set=a.547588527399652
  2. ^ https://www.ebony.com/wendy-raquel-robinson-headed-for-divorce-after-15-years-of-marriage/
  3. ^ "Wendy Raquel Robinson Biography". Tvguide.com. Retrieved May 28, 2014.
  4. ^ "Wendy Raquel Robinson Biography". cw.com. Archived from the original on February 1, 2009. Retrieved September 10, 2009.
  5. ^ "Tasha Mack Wendy Raquel Robinson". BET. Archived from the original on January 15, 2012. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
  6. ^ Stransky, Tanner (May 21, 2009). "INSIDE TV The CW announces fall schedule: 'Melrose Place' paired with '90210". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 22, 2013.
  7. ^ Murray, Jawn. "The Game Sitcom's Return On BET". aolblackvoices.com. Archived from the original on February 12, 2021. Retrieved March 15, 2009.
  8. ^ Murray, Jawn (October 6, 2010). "BET puts sitcom back in 'The Game'". variety.com. Retrieved October 10, 2010.
  9. ^ "'The Game': Season Four Starts on BET in January 2011 at 10 pm est". tvseriesfinale.com. October 12, 2010.
  10. ^ Andrea Seikaly @AndiSeikaly (May 23, 2014). "Disney Confirms 'Descendants' Villains". Variety. Retrieved May 28, 2014.
  11. ^ "Wendy Raquel Robinson to Play Cruella de Vil in Disney Channel's 'Descendants'". EURweb. September 12, 2006. Archived from the original on August 30, 2015. Retrieved May 28, 2015.
  12. ^ "'Grand Hotel' Books Wendy Raquel Robinson & Shalim Ortiz; Sawyer Barth Joins Tim Doyle Comedy Pilot". March 5, 2018.
  13. ^ "ABC New Series Trailers: 'The Rookie', 'The Fix', the Kids Are Alright', 'Single Parents', More". May 15, 2018.
  14. ^ "About AGC".
  15. ^ TV.com (May 26, 2007). "Rhyon Nicole Brown". TV.com. Archived from the original on July 1, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2014.
  16. ^ "Elle Varner". Bet.com. December 29, 2016. Archived from the original on March 21, 2012. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
  17. ^ EE-YIP! Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Inducts Nicci Gilbert, Marsha Ambrosius, Wendy Raquel Robinson And More Into Pack Of Honorary Pretty Poodles
  18. ^ "MacGyver Casts Bozer's Parents for a Hometown Murder Mystery". February 19, 2021.
  19. ^ "Ernie Hudson, Wendy Raquel Robinson to Guest Star on 'MacGyver'". February 19, 2021. Archived from the original on April 17, 2021. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
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