# Wendy Raquel Robinson

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

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

## Career

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. After three seasons, the series was canceled by The CW on May 21, 2009. 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, and announcing its renewal at the April 2010 upfronts.
The Game returned to the air for a fourth season on January 11, 2011, 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. 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. In 2022, she featured in the Netflix series Family Reunion as Joyce.

## Philanthropy

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. Robinson serves as the school's artistic director. The school has provided a safe haven and training for thousands of young people. Some notable members include Issa Rae, Rhyon Nicole Brown, and Elle Varner.

## Personal life

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

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1994 | M.A.N.T.I.S. | Ndiaye, Hawkins' Assistant | TV movie |
| 1995 | The Walking Dead | Celeste | |
| 1995 | 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 | |
| 2003 | Mind Games | Natalie, the Hairstylist | |
| 2004 | Reflections: A Story of Redemption | Maya | Short |
| 2005 | Squirrel Man | Sonya Wendell | Short |
| 2005 | 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 | |
| 2011 | He's Mine Not Yours | Sophia | |
| 2014 | My Dad's a Soccer Mom | Holly Casey | TV movie |
| 2015 | Mysterious Ways | Marilyn | |
| 2015 | Descendants | Cruella de Vil | TV movie |
| 2015 | I'll Text You | Cindy | Short |
| 2016 | A Weekend with the Family | Nip Stankershet | |
| 2016 | Sugar | Mimi | Short |
| 2016 | Grandma's House | Cynthia | |
| 2016 | Boy Bye | Veronica Love | |
| 2017 | Flatliners | Mrs. Jean Manning | |
| 2018 | Revival! | Woman With Blood Issue | |
| 2019 | Hip Hop Holiday | Paris | |
| 2020 | The Sin Choice | – | |
| 2020 | A Christmas Surprise | Tanya | TV movie |
| 2021 | Fruits of the Heart | Ella | |
| 2021 | A Christmas Family Reunion | Mona Christmas | TV movie |
| 2022 | Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story | Cylestine | |

### Television

| 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" |
| 1993 | The Sinbad Show | Yvette | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 1993 | Thea | Patrice Washington | Episode: "Artie's Party" |
| 1994 | Dream On | Tiffany | Episode: "The Homecoming Queen" |
| 1994 | Me and the Boys | Amelia | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 1994 | Sisters | Mannequin #2 | Episode: "Scandalous" |
| 1995 | The Watcher | Wendy | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 1995 | 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" |
| 2002 | 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 |
| 2003 | 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" |
| 2006 | 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" |
| 2015 | Teens Wanna Know | Herself | Episode: "2015 Hollywood Award Season" |
| 2015 | Being | Herself | Episode: "Wendy Raquel Robinson" |
| 2016 | Here We Go Again | Loretta Walker | Main Cast |
| 2017 | Tia Mowry at Home | Herself | Episode: "Game On" |
| 2017 | Detroiters | Councilwoman Gwinett | Episode: "Sam the Man" |
| 2017 | The Mayor | Krystal | Recurring Cast |
| 2018 | Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards | Herself/Host | Main Host |
| 2018 | Raven's Home | Dreamweaver | Episode: "Weirder Things" |
| 2018–19 | Dear White People | Tina White | Guest Cast: Season 2–3 |
| 2018–19 | For Evan's Sake | Dr. Cynthia King-Watkins | Main Cast |
| 2019 | Annual Trumpet Awards | Herself/Co-Host | Main Co-Host |
| 2019 | Annual African Pride Gospel SuperFest | Herself/Host | Main Host |
| 2019 | Grand Hotel | Helen "Mrs. P" Parker | Main Cast |
| 2020 | Celebrity Game Face | Herself | Episode: "Sweatsuit Charades and Donut Holes" |
| 2020 | Cherish the Day | Dr. Coral LeRose | Episode: "Synopsis" |
| 2020 | Two Degrees | Wendy | Episode: "U.B.E.R." |
| 2020–21 | Insecure | Lila | Recurring Cast: Season 4, Guest: Season 5 |
| 2021 | MacGyver | Lauretta Bozer | 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?" |
| 2022 | Kid's Crew | Gloria Thomas | Recurring Cast |
| 2024 | Poppa's House | Catherine | Recurring Cast |

## Award nominations

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