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Regan Gomez-PrestonAmerican actress
Date of Birth: 24.04.1980
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Early Life and Family
- Mother's Career and Influence
- Artistic Roots and Career Beginnings
- Early Television Roles
- Breakthroughs and Success
- Voiceover and Guest Appearances
- Professional Endeavors and Filmography
- Current Projects
- Personal Life
Early Life and Family
Birth and Family BackgroundBorn in Detroit, Michigan, Reagan Gomez-Preston is the daughter of Cheryl Gomez, a Puerto Rican, and Bennett Preston, an African American. She has a younger brother named Kyle.
Mother's Career and Influence
Gomez-Preston's mother, Cheryl, was a trailblazing Detroit police officer, becoming one of the first female street patrollers. After facing harassment and threats, she filed a successful lawsuit against the Detroit Police Department for sexual harassment, receiving a substantial settlement. This incident prompted the family's move to Philadelphia.
Artistic Roots and Career Beginnings
Discovery of Her TalentsIn Philadelphia, Gomez-Preston developed a passion for acting, dancing, and singing, taking lessons at a local theater.
Early Television Roles
Her acting career kicked off with the role of Zaria Peterson in "The Parent 'Hood." She went on to feature in episodic roles in "One on One" and the short-lived sitcoms "Love Inc" and "Amanda Show."
Breakthroughs and Success
Cover Girl of "King" MagazineGomez-Preston became one of only five models to appear on the cover of "King" magazine twice, in 2003 and 2006.
Voiceover and Guest Appearances
She has voiced the character of Roberta Tubbs in the animated series "The Cleveland Show" and made appearances in music videos for Ruben Studdard, Young Gunz, and T.I.
Professional Endeavors and Filmography
Scriptwriting and ProductionBeyond acting, Gomez-Preston has ventured into screenwriting for feature films and established her own production company.
Current Projects
Currently, she collaborates with her mother on the entertainment production project, "Chery Creative Concepts.com."
Personal Life
Marriage and FamilyGomez-Preston met model DeWayne Turrentine in 1995. They married in 1999 and welcomed their daughter, Scarlett Annette Turrentine, in 2007.
