Peggy Blow

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Peggy Blow
Born (1952-06-05) June 5, 1952 (age 69)
Other namesPeggy Ann Blow
Occupationactress
Years active1978-present
Known forOn My Block

Peggy Blow is an American actress, best known for her role as Marisol Martinez, Ruby's Abuela on the Netflix series On My Block.[1] Blow has made many appearances on television shows since the 1970s, and has been cast in several films.[2]

Career[]

Blow began her career in theater.[3]

In 2018, Blow was cast as Ruby's Abuela in the Netflix series On My Block.[4][5] She has stated that her character as Ruby's Abuela reminds her of her three aunts in Chicago.[3]

Filmography[]

Film
Year Title Role Ref.
1978 Rabbit Test Bunny
1982 Penitentiary II Ellen Johnson [6][7]
2009 Gary's Walk Antonio
2018 Twin Betrayal Maria
2019 Desperate Waters Emilia
Television
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1983 Hill Street Blues Justine Tatum 2 episodes
1984-1985 ER Paula 2 episodes
1985 The Jeffersons Miss Anderson 1 Episode: "Sayonara: Part 2"
1987 227 Melinda 1 Episode: "A Matter of Choice"
1990 Drug Wars: The Camarena Story Reporter TV mini-series
1990 Hardball 1 Episode: "A Death in the Family"
1992 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Marge Smallwood 1 Episode: "Those Were the Days"
1993 Hangin' with Mr. Cooper Broker 1 Episode: "In Vanessa We Trust"
1994 The Nanny Nanny #3 1 Episode: "The Nanny-In-Law"
1997 Melrose Place Nurse Kendra 1 Episode: "From Here to Maternity"
1997 Alright Already Nurse 1 Episode: "Again with the Baby"
1997 Murphy Brown Woman Shopper 1 Episode: A Butcher, a Faker, a Bummed-Out Promo Maker
1997 Seinfeld Mail Clerk 1 Episode: "The Junk Mail" [2]
1998 The Wayans Bros. Crazy Mary 1 Episode: "Help a Brother Out"
2000 City of Angels Thelma Holmes 1 Episode: "Cry Me a Liver"
2005 That's So Raven Mrs. Caruthers 1 Episode: "Mr. Perfect"
2006 In Justice Judge Lynch 1 Episode: "Lovers"
2008 Desperate Housewives Fern Parrish 1 Episode: "The Gun Song"
2009 Criminal Minds Patricia 1 Episode: "Hopeless" [2]
2010 The New Adventures of Old Christine Ticket Agent 1 Episode: "Up in the Airport" [2]
2012 Dexter Florencia Estrada [2]
2013 Castle Cedric Resident 1 Episode: "Watershed"
2013 Crash & Bernstein Mrs. Lopez 2 Episodes
2016 How to Get Away with Murder Croupier 1 Episode: "Always Bet Black" [8]
2017 Snowfall Granny 1 Episode: "Trauma" [8]
2017 I'm Dying Up Here Agnes 1 Episode: "The Unbelievable Power of Believing"
2017 Real Rob Amelia
2016-2018 American Crime Story Miriam / Rosa Lopez 3 Episodes [9][8][10]
2018 Andi Mack Madame Le Doux 1 Episode: "Cyrus' Bash-Mitzvah" [8]
2019 Last Seen Ida Heartstark
2018–2021 On My Block Ruby's Abuela (Marisol Martinez) Recurring role (season 1-3); main role (season 4)

References[]

  1. ^ Harnick, Chris (May 12, 2019). "On My Block Season 2 Trailer Brings on the Fun, But Not Everyone Is Safe". E! News. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e Keaney, Quinn (April 5, 2018). "You Might Freak Out a Little When You See What the Cast of On My Block Looks Like IRL". PopSugar. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Peggy Blow – On My Block". Starry Mag. April 5, 2019. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
  4. ^ Harnick, Chris (February 28, 2020). "On My Block Season 3 Trailer Reveals Dangerous Mission Ahead for Your Favorite Crew". E!. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
  5. ^ "The 40 Best TV Performances of 2019". Paste Magazine. December 20, 2019. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
  6. ^ Canby, Vincent (April 2, 1982). "MOVIES: IN 'PENITENTIARY II,' TOO SWEET GORDON GETS OUT'". The New York Times. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
  7. ^ Corey, Joe (February 21, 2018). "Blu-ray Review: Penitentiary II". Inside Pulse. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
  8. ^ a b c d Hedash, Kara (March 11, 2020). "On My Block Season 3 Cast & Character Guide". Screen Rant. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
  9. ^ Menta, Anna (January 24, 2018). "'ASSASSINATION OF GIANNI VERSACE' EPISODE 2 FACT VS. FICTION: WHAT 'AMERICAN CRIME STORY' GOT RIGHT". Newsweek. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
  10. ^ Le Vine, Lauren (March 8, 2016). "The People V. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story Episode 6 Recap: Marcia Clark Breaks Down". Refinery29. Retrieved April 22, 2020.

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