The actress had already secured a 13-episode ABC commitment when Lawrence made a personal pitch for her to play Gina.

Few sitcoms left as deep a cultural imprint as "Martin." Anchored by Martin Lawrence's sharp comedic timing and an ensemble cast that included Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold, Thomas Mikal Ford, and ...

Campbell says Lawrence personally showed up after she initially turned down the role of Gina.

Campbell says Martin Lawrence promised she would play his girlfriend after they filmed ‘House Party’ Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty; Everett Tisha Campbell is sharing the story behind landing the ...

Davidson played the role in just a pair of 'Martin' episodes. By Tony Maglio 'Martin' (from left): Tommy Davidson, Martin Lawrence in two-part episode 'Hollywood Swingin' (1993) Andrew Semel/Fox ...