Peggy Blow Explained

Peggy Blow
Birth Date:5 June 1952
Birth Place:Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany
Other Names:Peggy Ann Blow
Occupation:actress
Years Active:1978–present
Known For:On My Block

Peggy Blow is an American actress, best known for her role as Marisol Martinez, Ruby's grandmother 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 grandmother in the Netflix series On My Block.[4] [5] She has stated that her character as Ruby's grandmother reminds her of her three aunts in Chicago.[3]

Filmography

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TitleRole
1978Rabbit TestBunny
1982Penitentiary IIEllen Johnson[6] [7]
2009Gary's WalkAntonio
2018Twin BetrayalMaria
2019Desperate WatersEmilia
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TitleRoleNotes
1983Hill Street BluesJustine Tatum2 episodes
1984-1985E/RPaula2 episodes
1985The JeffersonsMiss Anderson1 Episode: "Sayonara: Part 2"
1987227Melinda1 Episode: "A Matter of Choice"
1990ReporterTV mini-series
1990Hardball1 Episode: "A Death in the Family"
1992The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirMarge Smallwood1 Episode: "Those Were the Days"
1993Hangin' with Mr. CooperBroker1 Episode: "In Vanessa We Trust"
1994The NannyNanny #31 Episode: "The Nanny-In-Law"
1997Melrose PlaceNurse Kendra1 Episode: "From Here to Maternity"
1997Alright AlreadyNurse1 Episode: "Again with the Baby"
1997Murphy BrownWoman Shopper1 Episode: A Butcher, a Faker, a Bummed-Out Promo Maker
1997SeinfeldMail Clerk1 Episode: "The Junk Mail"
1998The Wayans Bros.Crazy Mary1 Episode: "Help a Brother Out"
2000City of AngelsThelma Holmes1 Episode: "Cry Me a Liver"
2005That's So RavenMrs. Caruthers1 Episode: "Mr. Perfect"
2006In JusticeJudge Lynch1 Episode: "Lovers"
2008Desperate HousewivesFern Parrish1 Episode: "The Gun Song"
2009Criminal MindsPatricia1 Episode: "Hopeless"
2010The New Adventures of Old ChristineTicket Agent1 Episode: "Up in the Airport"
2012DexterFlorencia Estrada
2013CastleCedric Resident1 Episode: "Watershed"
2013Crash & BernsteinMrs. Lopez2 Episodes
2016How to Get Away with MurderCroupier1 Episode: "Always Bet Black"
2017SnowfallGranny1 Episode: "Trauma"[8]
2017I'm Dying Up HereAgnes1 Episode: "The Unbelievable Power of Believing"
2017Real RobAmelia
2016-2018American Crime StoryMiriam / Rosa Lopez3 Episodes[9] [10]
2018Andi MackMadame Le Doux1 Episode: "Cyrus' Bash-Mitzvah"
2019Last SeenIda Heartstark
2018–2021On My BlockRuby's Abuela (Marisol Martinez)Recurring role (season 1-3); main role (season 4)
2022Raven's HomeNurse Julie1 Episode: "The Wrong Victor"
2023FreeridgeMarilunaMain Role

Notes and References

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