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Peggy Blow

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Peggy Blow
Born (1952-06-05) June 5, 1952 (age 72)
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 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

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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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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 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

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  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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