Robyn Malcolm is a New Zealander actress known for her work in New Zealand, Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. She has worked in film, television and theatre, in a wide range of roles in both comedies and dramas. Malcolm became widely known and loved as the tough matriarch Cheryl West in New Zealand's acclaimed television dramedy Outrageous Fortune (2005). During the show's six seasons, Malcolm won 11 awards for her acting and was hailed as "New Zealand's Sexiest Woman" four years in a row. She became known internationally for her portrayal of the comically-troubled Anita in Jane Campion's television series Top of the Lake (2013). Malcolm has garnered more than 15 awards for her skillful and versatile 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.