Roberta Vasquez
Also known as Marilyn Sarah Sutro
Career
Active 1984 – 1997
Biography
About Roberta Vasquez
Roberta Vasquez made history in 1984 when she became the first Latina Playmate of the Month, photographed by Steve Wayda for the November issue. At 21, she was already working as a California State Police officer, and her decision to pose nude for Playboy led to professional repercussions that were never fully documented. She was born on February 13, 1963, in Los Angeles, California, into a Mexican-American family of five, and she experienced financial hardship during childhood, including periods of hunger, which motivated her drive for success. She graduated from high school in 1981, and later, in 1997, she enrolled at Santa Monica College to study biology, indicating a shift toward academic pursuits.
Her Playboy career was extensive, spanning magazine appearances and videos. She appeared in special editions like Book of Lingerie, Girls of Summer, Holiday Girls, and Playboy's Country Girls, among others. She also starred in several Playboy videos, including Playmate Playoffs, Wet & Wild, and Playboy's Erotic Fantasies. Beyond Playboy, her mainstream acting career focused on B-movies and minor roles. She starred in several sexploitation-action films directed by Andy Sidaris, including "Picasso Trigger" (1988), "Guns" (1990), "Do or Die" (1991), "Hard Hunted" (1992), and "Fit to Kill" (1993), often alongside fellow Playmate Dona Speir. She played a police officer, Heather Torres, in Clint Eastwood's "The Rookie" (1990) and appeared in Cheech & Chong's "Born in East L.A." music video (1985). Her acting career spanned from 1984 to 1997, after which she retired from entertainment.
Physically, Vasquez stands at 5 feet 8 inches and has a slim build. She has natural 34F breasts, brown eyes, and long curly brunette hair. She is noted for being a former bodybuilder and martial artist, which contributed to her fit appearance. There are no documented tattoos or piercings, and no evidence of cosmetic surgeries, with sources emphasizing her natural physique. Her legacy lies in her pioneering role as the first Latina Playmate and her contributions to 1980s glamour modeling, defining the era's aesthetic with her exotic looks and natural curves. As of 2025, she lives in Los Angeles and works as a mortgage broker, remaining out of the public eye, though she occasionally attends fan events. She is also recognized for community involvement, volunteering with organizations supporting homeless veterans and mentally handicapped children.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1984-1997 (started around 21 years old; 13 years active)
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Ethnicity
- Latin
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 125 lbs (or 57 kg)
- Measurements
- 40–25–36 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.69
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34F show conversions - UK: 34E, EU: 75F, AU: 12F, JP: 75F
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Full)
Extra
- Achievements
- Playboy Playmate Of The Month November 1984
Frequently asked
What led to the professional repercussions she faced with the California State Police?
Vasquez posed nude for Playboy while she was an active officer with the California State Police, which caused trouble with her employer. The specific outcomes of that conflict were never documented.
Why is her bra size often highlighted in discussions about her?
Her bra size, 34F, is natural, and she was noted for having a voluptuous figure. This detail, combined with her Latina features and former police officer background, contributed to her unique appeal among Playmates.
What was her career path after retiring from entertainment?
After retiring from acting in 1997, Vasquez worked as a mortgage broker in Los Angeles and pursued academic interests, enrolling at Santa Monica College to study biology in 1997.
Did you know
- She was the first Latina to be named Playboy's Playmate of the Month.
- Before modeling, she worked as a California State Police officer, a role she held while posing for Playboy.
- She studied biology at Santa Monica College in 1997, marking a shift toward academics.
- Her acting career included roles in several Andy Sidaris films, often alongside fellow Playmate Dona Speir.
- She also used the name Marilyn Sarah Sutro in some contexts.
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