Wendy Raquel Robinson (she)
Producer
Wendy Raquel Robinson is a 2021 and 2022 Emmy Award Winning Producer,
Philanthropist, Actress, and NAACP Image Award recipient, known for her groundbreaking
roles as ambitious, leading women on television and film.
A cum laude graduate of Howard University, where she honed her artistic skills in acting,
directing, writing, directing, producing, and choreographing, Robinson is one of the most
talented and professional actors in the entertainment industry, She continually strives for
excellence in her career as an artist, scholar, mentor and Co-founder/Artistic Director of
Amazing Grace Conservatory, (AGC) a theatrical training institute, that provides performing,
media and digital arts opportunities for youth and young adults interested in careers in the
entertainment industry. Robinson is best known as the no nonsense diva principal, ‘Regina
Grier’ on the “The Steve Harvey Show” for six seasons. She made television history as the
first African American actress to portray Disney’s iconic villain, Cruella DeVille, in Disney
Channel’s, “Descendants” directed by Emmy Award-winning director and choreographer
Kenny Ortega.
Robinson made history by portraying the feisty, savvy, mom-manager, and mogul ’Tasha
Mack,’ on the groundbreaking dramedy, “The Game” for an unprecedented 11 seasons! The
fan favorite show premiered on the CW Network, BET, and rebooted on Paramount Plus,
where its 11-year run ended earlier this year. Wendy is no stranger to television and has
been a Series Regular on TV One’s generational comedy, “Here We Go Again,” ABC’s bold,
provocative drama, “Grand Hotel,” executive produced by Eva Longoria, and recurring roles
on ABC’s comedy, “The Mayor,” Netflix’s “Dear White People,” HBO’s “Insecure,” Netflix’s
Family Reunion, and most recently the newly rebooted “MacGyver,” on CBS. Robinson’s
additional television and film credits include the 2017 psychological horror drama remake
of “Flatliners,” "Miss Congeniality,” “Something New,” “Rebound,” “Two Can Play That Game,”
“A weekend with the Family,” "A Christmas Surprise,” "A Christmas Reunion,” and the 30th
Anniversary Pan African American Film Festival’s ’Remember Me – The Mahalia Jackson
Story.” Additional television credits include roles on ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy," Fox’s animated
show, "Family Guy,” and “Cedric the Entertainer Presents!”
With her incandescent personality and vivacious spirit, Ms. Robinson has been the recipient
of various national awards as well as local dignitaries in the City and County of Los Angeles
for her philanthropy, community, and entrepreneurial leadership of Amazing Grace
Conservatory, which was named as one of California’s 2019 Nonprofits of the Year. Amazing
Grace Conservatory has been servicing youth ages 5-18 years old in the Los Angeles
community for over 25 years. AGC has touched, moved, and inspired thousands of lives
including prestigious alumni Issa Rae, Ashton Sanders and Aldis Hodge to name a few. Hearts
are healed and lives are changed at AGC! Robinson continues to reveal the myriad of talents
she possesses, through hosting appearances and as a distinguished keynote speaker to
various audiences that range from women empowerment symposiums to inspiring youth
from all walks of life to seek brighter futures for themselves and their families.
