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Wendy Rosenberg Makkena (/ m ə ˈ k iː n ə / mə-KEE-nə; born October 4, 1958) is an American actress best known for playing Sister Mary Robert in the film Sister Act (1992) and its sequel Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) and numerous other roles in film and television.
Wendy Makkena is a versatile performer who has appeared in films, TV shows, and theatre productions, such as Sister Act, State of Play, and The Discovery. She is also a Juilliard harpist, a R&B guitarist, a dancer, and the founder of Ruby's Rockets frozen fruit and veggie pops.
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Feb 22, 2022 · In Sister Act, Mary Robert (Wendy Makkena) has joined the choir at Saint Katherine's Convent in San Francisco, but she is so timid that she insists on lip-synching in the back rather than let...
Nov 27, 2022 · Wendy Makkena played the role of Mary Robert, a novice in the convent who is befriended (and influenced) by Deloris. Though Makkena was still in the early stages of her career, Sister Act’s popularity (and that of its sequel) is such that it is arguably the role she’s best known for.
Sep 16, 2022 · The actress, known for A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood and Sister Act 3, will play a journalist in the thriller about corporate espionage. Rabbit Hole, starring Kiefer Sutherland, premieres later this year on Paramount+.
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Jun 6, 2024 · Goldberg, Makkena and Najimy are listed as reprising their roles for the latest film in the franchise, according to IMDB along with new star, Keke Palmer.
Nov 19, 2019 · I recently got the chance to speak with Wendy Makkena about the film in this exclusive interview as we got to talk about her role as Dorothy, her reaction to seeing Tom Hanks play as Mr. Rogers, her best memories on the set of Sister Act, a great fan expierence, and much more.