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Wendy Rosenberg Makkena ( / məˈkiːnə / mə-KEE-nə; born October 4, 1958) [1] 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.
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...
Jun 6, 2024 · CNN — Thirty years later, some members of the cast of “Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit” reunited with star Whoopi Goldberg on “The View.” Goldberg was beloved in her portrayal of Deloris...
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.
Nov 20, 2019 · Wendy Makkena plays Dorothy, the longtime partner of Chris Cooper's Jerry, in Marielle Heller's film based on a true story. She talks about her role, Mister Rogers, and kindness in an interview with Eye For Film.
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+.
