Reagan Amyre Gomez-Preston (born April 24, 1980)[1] is an American television, film and voice actress. She is known for her roles as Zaria Peterson on The WB sitcom The Parent 'Hood (1995–1999) and Roberta Tubbs on the FOX animated comedy The Cleveland Show (2009–2013). Gomez-Preston also starred in the short-lived UPN sitcom Love, Inc. in the 2005–2006 season as Francine.
Reagan Gomez-Preston | |
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 Gomez-Preston at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con | |
| Born | Reagan Amyre Gomez-Preston April 24, 1980 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Spouse |
DeWayne Turrentine (m. 1999) |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
editGomez-Preston was born in Detroit, Michigan to a Puerto Rican mother, Cheryl Gomez and an African American father, Dr. Bennett Preston.[2] She has a younger brother named Kyle.[3]
Gomez-Preston's father, Bennett Preston, is a medical examiner/pathologist in Philadelphia.[citation needed] When Gomez-Preston was young, her mother worked for the Detroit Police Department.[4] Cheryl Gomez was one of the first women assigned to street patrol.[citation needed] Due to verbal abuse, written racist epithets, death threats, and a commanding officer expressing interest in a relationship with her, she filed a sexual harassment suit against the Detroit Police Department,[4] which she won, receiving an award somewhere between $800,000 and $1.2 million.[5] After this Cheryl Gomez moved the family to Little Rock, Arkansas, then to Philadelphia. In Philadelphia, Gomez-Preston was enrolled in acting, dancing, and singing lessons at Philadelphia's Freedom Theatre.[3] Her parents eventually divorced. In 1994, she moved from Philadelphia to Los Angeles with her mother and brother Kyle, so she could pursue an acting career.[citation needed]
Career
editAt 14 years old, Gomez-Preston began her acting career in The WB sitcom The Parent 'Hood, as Zaria Peterson.[6] She guest starred on UPN's One on One as Flex's younger sister/Breanna's aunt, Bernadette. Also, she was a guest host of the weekly music series Soul Train, aired in December 1995. She also played Francine opposite Holly Robinson Peete in the short-lived UPN sitcom, Love Inc. She is also a former cast member of Nickelodeon's The Amanda Show. She has been featured in King magazine twice, first in the September/October 2003 issue, and again in the December 2006/January 2007 issue. She was one out of five cover girls in her second appearance. She also appeared in music videos such as "Sorry 2004" by Ruben Studdard,[7] "No Better Love" by Young Gunz,[8] and "Whatever You Like" by T.I.[9]
Gomez-Preston is a writer of feature films, with her own business and production company. She voiced Roberta Tubbs (replacing actress Nia Long),[10] Cleveland Brown's stepdaughter on the FOX animated sitcom The Cleveland Show[11] from 2009 until the show's cancellation in 2013.[12] Since Cleveland returned to Family Guy in the 2014 episode "He's Bla-ack!", Roberta has not had a single line.[13]
She had a recurring voice-over role as the twin sisters Jenny and Kiki Pizza on the animated Cartoon Network television series Steven Universe and in 2016, she began a recurring role on the OWN television drama Queen Sugar as Chantal Williams.
Personal life
editGomez-Preston began dating model DeWayne Turrentine in 1995.[14] Turrentine was a member of the hip hop duo Quo.[15] The couple married on November 10, 1999. They have two children, a daughter named Scarlett Annette Turrentine (born May 13, 2007) and a son named Tyger Attila Turrentine (born April 2, 2011).[16]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Freaky Friday | Heather | Television film |
| 1996 | Jerry Maguire | Tidwell's Cousin | |
| 2001 | Carmen: A Hip Hopera | Caela | Television film |
| 2002 | Dead Above Ground | Latrisha McDermont | |
| 2003 | Love Don't Co$t a Thing | Olivia | |
| 2004 | Never Die Alone | Juanita | |
| Doing Hard Time | Rayvon Jones | Video | |
| Hair Show | Fiona | ||
| Trois: The Escort | Lena | Video | |
| 2005 | Beauty Shop | Woman | |
| 2009 | Dough Boys | Beauty | |
| Sweet Justice | Asia Sterling | ||
| 2010 | A Gangland Love Story | Julia | |
| Kiss the Bride | Robin | Video | |
| This Time | Cheyenne | Short | |
| 2012 | Dysfunctional Friends | Ebony | |
| What Goes Around Comes Around | Desirae | Video | |
| If You Really Love Me | - | Television film | |
| 2013 | Love Will Keep Us Together | Tao | Television film |
| 2018 | Couples' Night | Kia | |
| 2019 | Dear Santa, I Need a Date | Janelle Vaughn | Television film |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–99 | The Parent 'Hood | Zaria Peterson | Main role |
| 1996 | Moesha | Geneva | Episode: "Hakeem's New Flame" |
| 1997 | Smart Guy | Nina Duperley | Episode: "Love Letters" |
| 1998 | Cousin Skeeter | Binaqua | Episode: "Blast from the Past" |
| 1999 | Undressed | Jackie | Recurring role, season 1 |
| Felicity | Student | Episode: "Ancient History" | |
| 2000 | Martial Law | Mary | Episode: "Scorpio Rising" |
| The Amanda Show | Shelia | Episode: "Episode #2.39" | |
| 2001 | That '70s Show | Melissa | Episode: "Hyde Gets the Girl" |
| 2002 | Strong Medicine | Briette | Episode: "Trauma" |
| Off Centre | Sherry | Episode: "The Deflower Half-Hour" | |
| 2003 | One on One | Bernadette | Episode: "Daddy's Other Girl" |
| ER | Gayla | Episode: "No Strings Attached" | |
| JAG | Cassie Dupree | Episode: "Pulse Rate" | |
| 2004 | She Spies | Kanesha Hamilton | Episode: "The Gift" |
| 2005–06 | Love, Inc. | Francine | Main cast |
| 2007 | 'Til Death | Deb | Episode: "Performance Anxiety" |
| 2010–13 | The Cleveland Show | Roberta Tubbs | Voice, main role |
| 2011–14 | Love That Girl! | Jasmine Russell | Guest: season 2, recurring cast: season 4 |
| 2012 | The Soul Man | Renee | Episode: "How to Be a Church Lady" |
| 2013–14 | Almost Home | Lisa | Main cast |
| 2014 | Rick and Morty | Jessica's Friend | Voice, episode: "Rick Potion No. 9" |
| 2014–19 | Steven Universe | Jenny Pizza, Kiki Pizza | Voice, recurring role |
| 2015 | Instant Mom | Rhonda | Episode: "How You Bike Me Now" |
| 2016–22 | Queen Sugar | Chantal Williams | Recurring role season 1, guest role seasons 2, 4, and 7 |
| 2019 | Infinity Train | Mikayla | Voice, 2 episodes |
| 2021 | A Black Lady Sketch Show | Debate Moderator | Episode: "Way to Ruin the Party, Soya!" |
| Black Monday | Henrietta | Episode: "Eight!" | |
| Ten Year Old Tom | Mrs. Munoz | Voice, 2 episodes |
Music Videos
edit| Year | Title | Artist |
| 2004 | "No Better Love" | Young Gunz |
| 2004 | "Sorry 2004" | Ruben Studdard |
| 2008 | "Whatever You Like" | T.I. |
References
edit- ^ "Reagan Gomez-Preston Biography". filmreference.com. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "Reagan Gomez-Preston Talks Why She Loves Being Puerto Rican". youtube. December 26, 2013. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
- ^ a b "Reagan Gomez-Preston Fast Facts". TV Guide. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
- ^ a b Chery Creative Concepts.com
- ^ Noble, Barnes &. "When No Means No: A Guide to Sexual Harassment". Barnes & Noble.
- ^ "Reagan Gomez-Preston talks parenthood". September 16, 2011. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
- ^ "YouTube". www.youtube.com. Archived from the original on March 15, 2008.
- ^ "YouTube". www.youtube.com. Archived from the original on December 10, 2007.
- ^ "YouTube". www.youtube.com.[dead YouTube link]
- ^ "An Interview with Nia Long". Black Film. October 5, 2009. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
- ^ "Reagan Gomez-Preston Talks Dysfunctional Friends, The Cleveland Show, and This Time". blackfilm.com. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
- ^ "Fox Cancels The Cleveland Show". Retrieved September 16, 2014.
- ^ Lydia Loves Timelines (April 1, 2023). "Family Guy's Most Wasted Character: Roberta". Retrieved August 7, 2023 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ "Reagan Gomez's Marriage Advice: 'Keep People Out of Your Business'". November 23, 2011. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
- ^ "Got A Minute: Juicy Exclusive with Reagan Gomez-Preston!!!". juicymagonline.com. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
- ^ Sister 2 Sister magazine, December 2003