Quick Facts
Born:
1969-09-11
Birthplace:
Kingston, Jamaica
Credits:
43 Total Roles
Sandra 'Pepa' Denton
Acting
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Biography
Sandra Jacqueline Denton, better known by her stage name Pepa or Pep, is a Jamaican-American rapper and actress, best known for her work as a member of the female rap trio Salt-N-Pepa. Denton starred in The Salt-N-Pepa Show, a reality TV series focusing on reforming the group which aired on the VH1 network in 2008. Since January 2016, Denton has appeared as a supporting cast member on the music reality television show Growing Up Hip Hop which airs on We TV. Denton's acting credits also include the motion picture Joe's Apartment, an appearance in the HBO movie First Time Felon, and a stint as Officer Andrea Phelan on the HBO drama, Oz.
Known For
Coming 2 America
Pepa
Sharknado 2: The Second One
Self
Sandy Wexler
Testimonial
Joe's Apartment
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Raw
Pepa
Stay Tuned
Band Member in "Start Me Up" Music Video
MADtv
Self
Dancing with the Stars
Self - Musical Guest
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | Roller Jam TV | Self - Special Guest Judge |
| 2022 | The Jennifer Hudson Show TV | Self - Guest |
| 2021 | You're Watching Video Music Box MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2021 | Coming 2 America MOVIE | Pepa |
| 2018 | United Skates MOVIE | Self |
| 2017 | Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special MOVIE | Salt-N-Pepa |
| 2017 | Sandy Wexler MOVIE | Testimonial |
| 2016 | VH1 Hip Hop Honors: All Hail the Queens MOVIE | Self |
| 2015 | Taraji's White Hot Holidays TV | Self |