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Sandra 'Pepa' Denton Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

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

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

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