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, 2022–2023).

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 Robinson 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. She then 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, Robinson appeared on the short-lived sketch comedy series Cedric the Entertainer Presents with her former Steve Harvey co-star Cedric the Entertainer. She 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 in May 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. Robinson 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 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 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 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" 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 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 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 Rachel Gwinett Episode: "Sam the Man" The Mayor Krystal Recurring Cast 2018 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 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 Catherine Fulton Recurring Cast 2025–26 The Chi Riley Dalton Recurring Cast: Season 7-8 2026—present The Varnell Hill Show Vanessa Tucker/Rachel Perkins Main role

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