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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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William Forsythe, James Carpinello, Zeljko Ivanek, Jesse Lee Soffer, Wendy Makkena, Jordana Spiro, Zach Gilford, Jaime Lee Kirchner, and Floriana Lima in The Mob Doctor (2012)- Wendy Makkena in The Mob Doctor (2012)
- Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, and Mary Wickes in Sister Act (1992)
- Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy, Ellen Albertini Dow, Pat Crawford Brown, Susan Browning, Georgia Creighton, Edith Diaz, Beth Fowler, Prudence Wright Holmes, Sheri Izzard, Susan Johnson, Ruth Kobart, Darlene Koldenhoven, Wendy Makkena, Mary Wickes, and Carmen Zapata in Sister Act (1992)
- Wendy Makkena in Air Bud (1997)
Feb 22, 2022 · Wendy Makkena is best known for her role as Sister Mary Robert in the comedy Sister Act. She has also appeared in Broadway, Air Bud, Oliver Beene, Listen Up! and A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.
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 · Wendy Makkena talks about her role as Dorothy, working with Tom Hanks, and her food company in this exclusive interview. She also shares her memories of Sister Act and her fan experience with Mr. Rogers.
