Robyn Malcolm is a New Zealand actress known for her work in New Zealand, Australia, US and the UK. She works across all disciplines in Film, Television and Theatre. She became widely known and loved as the tough matriarch Cheryl West In New Zealand's highly acclaimed Television Drama "Outrageous Fortune". A role for which she won 11 best Actress awards over the 6 seasons and was hailed as New Zealand's sexiest woman 4 years in a row.She became known internationally for her portrayal of the comedically troubled Anita in Jane Campions Television Series "Top of the Lake" and has work extensively in Australia on a wide range of Television and Film. She has successfully sought out a wide range of roles within comedy and drama alike proving her enormous versatility and skill as an actress.She has recently been gaining more work in the US and the UK.She has over 15 Awards to her name for her work in New Zealand and Australia and was the Co-Director of The New Zealand Actors Company.She lives in New Zealand with her two sons.