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]
Peggy Blow | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 5, 1952 |
| Other names | Peggy Ann Blow |
| Occupation | actress |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Known for | On My Block |
Career edit
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 edit
| 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 |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Hill Street Blues | Justine Tatum | 2 episodes | |
| 1984-1985 | E/R | 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) | |
| 2022 | Raven's Home | Nurse Julie | 1 Episode: "The Wrong Victor" | |
| 2023 | Freeridge | Mariluna | Main Role |
References edit
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Peggy Blow – On My Block". Starry Mag. April 5, 2019. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ Harnick, Chris (February 28, 2020). "On My Block Season 3 Trailer Reveals Dangerous Mission Ahead for Your Favorite Crew". E!. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ "The 40 Best TV Performances of 2019". Paste Magazine. December 20, 2019. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ Canby, Vincent (April 2, 1982). "MOVIES: IN 'PENITENTIARY II,' TOO SWEET GORDON GETS OUT'". The New York Times. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ Corey, Joe (February 21, 2018). "Blu-ray Review: Penitentiary II". Inside Pulse. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ a b c d Hedash, Kara (March 11, 2020). "On My Block Season 3 Cast & Character Guide". Screen Rant. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
External links edit
- Peggy Blow at IMDb
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