Where You've Seen Robin From Sistas: A Cast Guide To The Tyler Perry Show

Summary Meet the talented cast of Sistas, including breakout stars like KJ Smith and Ebony Obsidian.

Tyler Perry's connected character universe in Sistas showcases heartwarming storylines and relatable humor.

Notable rising stars like Mignon Von Baker and Crystal Renee Hayslett bring depth to the main cast of Sistas.

Robin from Sistas is one of the many notable characters to come through Tyler Perry's long-running comedy drama, placing his actor, Austin Scott, in the company of a talented and recognizable cast. The ongoing Sistas premiered in 2019 and tells the story of a group of single Black women living in Atlanta, Georgia as they navigate all their love lives, friendships, careers, and more. Sistas may not have the over-the-top hilarious moments of the Perry's Madea franchise, but its grounded characters and relatable storylines provide a humor all their own.

Like the long extended family trees in Madea, Perry also utilizes a connected, branching group of characters in Sistas who share heartbreak, romance, and every other kind of relationship as they live their lives in the city. The main cast of Sistas were relative newcomers to mainstream TV and film when they appeared on the show in 2019, but in the interim, their stars have risen higher every year, with many appearing in notable Academy Award-nominated movies, popular TV shows, and more Tyler Perry productions. Those who may have been unknown a few years ago are easily recognized now.

Sistas Cast & Characters Character Character Name Actor Andrea "Andi" Barnes KJ Smith Karen Mott Ebony Obsidian Daniella "Danni" King Mignon Von Sabrina Hollins Novi Brown Fatima Wilson-Taylor Crystal Renee Hayslett Zac Taylor DeVale Ellis Maurice Webb Brian Jordan Jr. Robin Austin Scott Gary Marshall Borders Chido Nwokocha Aaron Carter Kevin Walton Calvin Rodney Anthony Dalton Hayden Moss Chris Warren Jr. Pamela "Pam" Malbrough Angela Beyincé Tony King Branden Wellington

KJ Smith

As Andrea "Andi" Barnes

Name DOB Notable Roles Khaneshia Smith May 6, 1987 Kori Rucks in Dynasty, Sasha Duncan in The Family Business

Andrea "Andi" Barnes is one of the five main women in Sistas and one of the original main four from the start of the show. A former divorce attorney, Andi began an affair with a married man, damaging relationships and her career. Andi is played by KJ Smith, who has appeared in recurring roles in other series, though none so large as Sistas.

She plays Kori Rucks in Dynasty, Bianca in Giants, and Charlie in The Fix. Smith also has a main cast role in The Family Business as Sasha Duncan. Her best-known film role comes in another Tyler Perry production, A Madea Family Funeral as Carol.

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Ebony Obsidian

As Karen Mott

Name DOB Notable Roles Ebony Obsidian April 16, 1994 Nia in Wu-Tang: An American Saga, Adrienne Hunt in If Beale Street Could Talk

Ebony Obsidian appears in the main cast of Sistas as Karen Mott, an entrepreneurial hair salon owner who has a complicated relationship with her former romantic partner, Zac Taylor, who may or may not be her child's father. Obsidian began her career starring in the web series Tough Love as Alicia Davis and also had an unnamed role as a graduate in The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

Her real fame began around 2019 with Sistas, a recurring role in Wu-Tang: An American Saga as Nia, and the supporting role of Adrienne Hunt in the film If Beale Street Could Talk. Obsidian's other notable television role is Carol Lockhart in the series Hunters.

Mignon Von Baker

As Daniella "Danni" King

Name DOB Notable Roles Mignon Von Baker February 23, 1990 Lauren in Never Alone for Christmas

Daniella "Danni" King, played by Mignon Von Baker (often referred to as just "Mignon"), is one of the main characters of Sistas and a tough-talking airline supervisor who's still chasing her youth. Mignon is not as recognizable as her Sistas co-stars and her role in the Tyler Perry series is by far the biggest of her career. Her only significant role is in the BET+ Christmas film Never Alone for Christmas as Lauren.

Novi Brown

As Sabrina Hollins

Name DOB Notable Roles Novi Brown November 14, 1986 Olive Miller in NCIS, Bri Collins in Alone in the Dark

Novi Brown plays Sabrina Hollins in Sistas, the final member of the quartet who leads the show. Sabrina is a bank supervisor who is constantly going back and forth on the decision of whether she wants to be a mother or not. Brown's other notable TV role comes in NCIS as Olive Miller. Her film performances include Bri Collins in Alone in the Dark and Gina in Real Talk.

Crystal Renee Hayslett

As Fatima Wilson-Taylor

Name DOB Notable Roles Crystal Renee Hayslett October 18, 1982 Fatima in Zatima, Natalie in Praise This

Fatima Wilson-Taylor was a recurring character in season 1 of Sistas but quickly made her way into the main cast from season 2 onwards, becoming the unofficial fifth main "sista" of the show. Played by Crystal Renee Hayslett, Fatima is Andi's assistant at the firm and begins a relationship with Zac Taylor which eventually leads to marriage. Hayslett spent much of her early career as a costume designer for movies and TV shows, including many of Tyler Perry's Madea movies.

Perry liked the Fatima character so much that he produced a spin-off starring Hayslett called Zatima, a series about her and Zac's relationship. It's Hayslett's only other TV role. Her only notable movie role comes in the musical comedy romance Praise This as Natalie.

Along with Zatima, Sistas has crossover episodes with two other Tyler Perry shows Bruh and All the Queen's Men.

DeVale Ellis

As Zac Taylor

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Name DOB Notable Roles DeVale Ellis April 2, 1984 Dialo in The Perfect Find, Mason in 61st Street

Zac Taylor, played by DeVale Ellis, is Karen's ex and the father of her child. He's also Fatima's new husband, leading to his starring appearance in the spin-off series, Zatima. After seasons of a contentious relationship with Karen, he has made a home and a life with Fatima.

Ellis is a prolific TV actor, appearing in Tough Love as Joseph, It's Bruno! as Nelson, Bigger as Ken, and 61st Street as Mason. He's also had smaller parts in shows like The Blacklist as Chuck Shaw and The Equalizer as Preacher/Reggie Floyd. Ellis' notable movie roles include Dialo in The Perfect Find and Eric in Single Black Female.

Brian Jordan Jr.

As Maurice Webb

Name DOB Notable Roles Brian Jordan Jr. June 3, 1991 Leonard in Christmas Belles, Leonard in Bolden

Brian Jordan Jr. plays Maurice Webb in Sistas, one of Sabrina's friends and a coworker at the bank. Primarily an off-Broadway singer and dancer, Sistas is the only television credit in Jordan's filmography. He only has two film acting credits to go along with it: Christmas Belles as Leonard and Bolden as Principal Dancer.

Austin Scott

As Robin

Name DOB Notable Roles Austin Scott March 24, 1993 Adrian in Pose, Griffin Briggs in Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie

Austin Scott appeared as the recurring character Robin in seasons 3 through 6 of Sistas and is one of the employees at Andi's law firm. Sistas is Scott's largest role, but he has appeared in smaller TV performances as Adrian in Pose and a busboy in Tattoo Nightmares. He appears in a few notable film roles as well, including Griffin Briggs in Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie, Kellen in Cabin Girl, and Willie Earl in A Jazzman's Blues.

Sistas Supporting Cast & Characters

Name DOB Notable Roles Chido Nwokocha May 17, 1986 Shane in Magnum P.I., Mission Controller in Top Gun: Maverick Kevin Walton November 8, 1981 Bob Cooper in Step Up Revolution, Beaur Harrison in Duels Anthony Dalton July 1, 1980 Bryce Wilson in Summer Madness, Terrance in The Paynes Christopher Warren January 15, 1990 Zeke in High School Musical, Jason Parker in Grand Hotel Angela Renee Beyincé October 25, 1976 Pat in If Loving You Was Wrong Branden Wellington Unknown CO Jarod Young in Orange is the New Black, Joe in Inez & Doug & Kira

Chido Nwokocha as Gary Marshall Borders: Gary is a cocky CEO whose life Andi ruins when she reveals his infidelities to the world, setting him against her. Chido Nwokocha has appeared in some notable TV shows as one-episode characters, such as Shane in Magnum P.I., Dr. Felix Watts in Quantum Leap, and Sgt. Michaels in Hawaii Five-0. His notable film roles include a Mission Controller in Top Gun: Maverick and Brian in Something from Tiffany's.

Kevin Walton as Aaron Carter: Kevin Walton plays Aaron Carter in Sistas, Karen's love interest and later the father of her child. Walton has had recurring roles in TV shows like Beach Heat Miami as C-Train, South Beach as Solomon, and Duels as Beau Harrison. In film, Walton played Matthew Reynolds in Twice Bitten, Bob Cooper in Step Up Revolution, and Cooty Sr. in Playin' for Love.

Anthony Dalton as Calvin Rodney: Anthony Dalton only appears in Sistas in seasons 1-6 as Calvin Rodney, Sabrina's love interest. Dalton's other notable television roles come in The Paynes as the recurring character Terrance, Saints & Sinners as Malik Thompson, and Shots Fired as Anthony. His film roles include Bryce Wilson in Summer Madness and Grant 'Mads' Madelin in The Ex Obsession.

Chris Warren Jr. as Hayden Moss: Hayden Moss formerly had a fling with Fatima and is now working with Gary to undermine Andi. Hayden is played by Chris Warren Jr., who also plays Jason Parker in Grand Hotel, Ty Hensdale in The Fosters, and Patterson in The Hard Times of RJ Berger. Most fans will recognize Warren as the talented baker and all-around awesome character Zeke in The High School Musical franchise. He also plays Xander in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel​​​​​​.

Angela Beyincé as Pamela "Pam" Malbrough: Pam, Karen's assistant at the salon, is played by Angela Beyincé, Beyoncé and Solange Knowles' cousin. Beyincé has songwriting credits on a number of Beyoncé and Destiny's Child songs, including "Upgrade U" and "Girl". Her on-screen career is made up mostly by her performance on Sistas, but she does appear in an episode of If Loving You Is Wrong as Pat.

Branden Wellington as Tony King: Branden Wellington appears in Sistas as Tony King, Danni's coworker at the airline and her love interest. Wellington notably had a recurring role on Orange is the New Black as CO Jarod Young, and he also appeared in Russian Doll as Fred. His film career includes one performance in Inez & Doug & Kira as Joe.

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