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Sandra 'Pepa' Denton

Date of birth: 1969-09-11

Place of birth: Kingston, Jamaica

Known for: Acting

Also known as: Sandra Denton, Sandy 'Pepa' Denton, Salt-N-Pepa, Sandi Denton, Sandra J. Denton, Pepa

Sandra 'Pepa' Denton

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.

Movie Credits

Good Hair
3.3

Good Hair

2009-10-09

An exposé of comic proportions that only Chris Rock could pull off, GOOD HAIR visits beauty salons a

Jason's Lyric
3.4

Jason's Lyric

1994-05-22

The story of a young man who must confront his own fears about love as well as his relationships wit

The Perfect Holiday
2.7

The Perfect Holiday

2007-12-12

Nancy Taylor, a divorced mother of three, feels especially lonely during the holidays. All she wants

Who's the Man?
2.6

Who's the Man?

1993-04-23

Ed Lover and Doctor Dre are two inept barbers. Deciding that maybe they ought to find another line o

You're Watching Video Music Box
3.2

You're Watching Video Music Box

2021-12-03

The untold story of the world’s longest running video show, Video Music Box. A hip hop mainstay sinc

Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
3

Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special

1997-10-12

Whoopi Goldberg is the voice of Mother Goose in this all-star, all-rhyming tale set in multi-ethnic

Stay Tuned
3.1

Stay Tuned

1992-08-14

Salesman Roy Knable spends all his free time watching television, to the exasperation of his wife, H

First Time Felon
3.4

First Time Felon

1997-09-06

Inspired by the true story of Greg Yance. In the film, Yance (Epps) is a hood who goes to jail for p

Sharknado 2: The Second One
2.3

Sharknado 2: The Second One

2014-07-31

A freak weather system turns its deadly fury on New York City, unleashing a Sharknado on the populat

Planet Rock: The Story of Hip-Hop and the Crack Generation
3.5

Planet Rock: The Story of Hip-Hop and the Crack Generation

2011-09-18

A look at the rise of crack cocaine in urban America in the 1980s and its influence on popular cultu

Slammin' Rap Video Magazine Vol. 1
0

Slammin' Rap Video Magazine Vol. 1

1990-01-01

SLAMMIN!... Rap's #1 video magazine. Here are the acts you're going to be meetin' in the premiere ep

My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women and Hip Hop
1.8

My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women and Hip Hop

2010-08-30

Ava DuVernay focuses on the history of female MCs in the hip hop industry in this short documentary

Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
2.5

Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’

2012-06-07

A provocative look into the seven-year history of the series that gave hip hop a voice and broke col

Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
0

Sinatra: 80 Years My Way

1995-12-14

'Ol' Blue Eyes' eightieth birthday celebration; star-studded entertainment, tributes by a diverse co

Joe's Apartment
2.9

Joe's Apartment

1996-07-26

A nice guy has just moved to New York and discovers that he must share his run-down apartment with a

For Our Children
3.5

For Our Children

1993-02-16

Benefit concert with an incredible group of stars and musicians.

3 A.M.
2.9

3 A.M.

2001-07-01

The feature film directing debut of Spike Lee protege Lee Davis takes the viewer into the world of t

Sandy Wexler
2.7

Sandy Wexler

2017-04-14

When a hapless but dedicated talent manager signs his first client who actually has talent, his care

Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special
4.2

Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special

2017-12-14

Taraji P. Henson, Golden Globe-winning star of EMPIRE and the movie “Hidden Figures,” is back this h

Love and a Bullet
2.2

Love and a Bullet

2002-08-30

Malik Bishop is the best killer in the business, but when his crimelord employer wants his girlfrien

Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
3

Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute

1988-06-11

Wembley Stadium hosts a concert featuring stars from the fields of music, comedy and film, in celebr

Coming 2 America
3.2

Coming 2 America

2021-03-04

Prince Akeem Joffer is set to become King of Zamunda when he discovers he has a son he never knew ab

United Skates
3.7

United Skates

2018-04-19

When America's last standing roller rinks are threatened with closure, a community of thousands batt

2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2.3

2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2025-11-08

On Saturday, November 8, 2025, rock royalty once again gathered to celebrate the induction of anothe

VH1 Hip Hop Honors: All Hail the Queens
0

VH1 Hip Hop Honors: All Hail the Queens

2016-07-11

We knew the return of Hip-Hop Honors after a six-year hiatus would be huge, but with a surprise from