Robin Coleman
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Robin Coleman is an American actress with backgrounds in figure competition, rowing
, professional strongwoman
, and former female bodybuilder
.
Robin "Hellga" Coleman was one of the stars of NBC's American Gladiators
revival and one of the initial 6 women chosen for the show.
Robin's film debut was in 2009 in Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail in the role of Big Sal. She has also worked on Days of Our lives, VIP, etc. She has made guest appearances on Last Call with Carson Daly
, Tabatha's Salon Takeover
, and Access Hollywood
.
Robin is a Meisner Method and Groundlings (improvisational comedy) trained actress, and a member of SAG and AFTRA.
Robin competed in the inaugural World's Strongest Woman
in Zambia
, Africa
in 2001, where she placed third. In 2006, she began competing in figure at the Tournament of Champions, held in Anaheim. In 1997, after 1½ years of serious training, she competed in her first bodybuilding competition, California's Border States, placing first in the novice and second in the open heavyweight division.
Coleman has also trained in boxing, mixed martial arts, and pro wrestling. She has trained with Tom Magee, a former World's Strongest Man
competitor, Sammy "The Toy" Stewart, Ric "The Equalizer" Drasin
, Gokor, and Robert Sherman, a former bodybuilder turned fitness guru.
Robin is also a competitive rower, with affiliations with Lions Rowing Club and California Yacht Club, both in Marina del Rey. She rows in club 8s and 4s, and Quad, Double, and single sculls. Her single shell is named the 'Equanimity'.
Originally from Houston, Texas
, Robin stands 6'1" tall and weighs 210 lbs.
Rowing (sport)
Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on rivers, on lakes or on the ocean, depending upon the type of race and the discipline. The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades as they are pushed against the water...
, professional strongwoman
Strongwoman
Strongwoman refers to either a woman performing feats of strength in a show or circus, or a woman who competes in strength athletics. Traditionally, strongwomen have had a special appeal, as women involved in demonstrated feats of strength were exceptions....
, and former female bodybuilder
Female bodybuilding
Female bodybuilding is the female component of competitive bodybuilding. It began in the late 1970s when women began to take part in bodybuilding competitions.-Beginnings:...
.
Robin "Hellga" Coleman was one of the stars of NBC's American Gladiators
American Gladiators (2008 TV series)
American Gladiators is an American competition TV show that aired on NBC and Citytv in Canada. Hosted by Hulk Hogan and Laila Ali, the show matches amateur athletes against each other and the show's own "gladiators" in contests of strength, agility, and endurance...
revival and one of the initial 6 women chosen for the show.
Robin's film debut was in 2009 in Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail in the role of Big Sal. She has also worked on Days of Our lives, VIP, etc. She has made guest appearances on Last Call with Carson Daly
Last Call with Carson Daly
Last Call with Carson Daly is an American late night talk show that is broadcast on NBC. The show is hosted by Carson Daly, the half-hour show featuring celebrity interviews, documentary-style coverage of a topic, and musical performances. Last Call airs weeknights at 1:35 a.m. Eastern / 12:35 a.m....
, Tabatha's Salon Takeover
Tabatha's Salon Takeover
Tabatha's Salon Takeover is an American reality television series on the Bravo network, in which former Shear Genius contestant and hair salon owner, Tabatha Coffey helps failing salons turn around in one week...
, and Access Hollywood
Access Hollywood
Access Hollywood is a weekday television entertainment news program covering events and celebrities in the entertainment industry. It was created by former Entertainment Tonight executive producer Jim Van Messel, and is currently directed by Robert Silverstein. In previous years, Doug Dougherty and...
.
Robin is a Meisner Method and Groundlings (improvisational comedy) trained actress, and a member of SAG and AFTRA.
Robin competed in the inaugural World's Strongest Woman
World's Strongest Woman
World's Strongest Woman was an annual strongwoman contest organized by the International Federation of Strength Athletes . The format was similar to the World's Strongest Man contest, but with lighter weights. The contest was first held in 2001....
in Zambia
Zambia
Zambia , officially the Republic of Zambia, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. The neighbouring countries are the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, Tanzania to the north-east, Malawi to the east, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia to the south, and Angola to the west....
, Africa
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
in 2001, where she placed third. In 2006, she began competing in figure at the Tournament of Champions, held in Anaheim. In 1997, after 1½ years of serious training, she competed in her first bodybuilding competition, California's Border States, placing first in the novice and second in the open heavyweight division.
Coleman has also trained in boxing, mixed martial arts, and pro wrestling. She has trained with Tom Magee, a former World's Strongest Man
World's Strongest Man
The World's Strongest Man is a well recognised event in strength athletics and has been described by a number of highly respected authorities in the sport as the premier event in strongman. Organized by TWI, an IMG Media company, it is broadcast around the end of December each year...
competitor, Sammy "The Toy" Stewart, Ric "The Equalizer" Drasin
Ric Drasin
Ric Drasin is an American artist, actor, stuntman, writer, personal trainer, former bodybuilder, and retired professional wrestler...
, Gokor, and Robert Sherman, a former bodybuilder turned fitness guru.
Robin is also a competitive rower, with affiliations with Lions Rowing Club and California Yacht Club, both in Marina del Rey. She rows in club 8s and 4s, and Quad, Double, and single sculls. Her single shell is named the 'Equanimity'.
Originally from Houston, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, Robin stands 6'1" tall and weighs 210 lbs.
Filmography
- Days of Our LivesDays of our LivesDays of our Lives is a long running daytime soap opera broadcast on the NBC television network. It is one of the longest-running scripted television programs in the world, airing nearly every weekday in the United States since November 8, 1965. It has since been syndicated to many countries around...
-Tanya Corday Productions / NBC
- Madea Goes to Jail -Big Sal- Tyler Perry Films / Lionsgate
- American Gladiators 2008- -Hellga- NBC Universal / MGM
- Attack of the Show -Hellga- G4 Network
- The InsiderThe Insider (TV series)The Insider is an American tabloid television news program covering events and celebrities. It debuted on September 13, 2004 as a spinoff of Entertainment Tonight and started as a popular segment that took viewers "behind closed doors" and gave them "inside" information...
-Hellga- CBS / Paramount
- Deal or No DealDeal or No DealDeal or No Deal is the name of several closely related television game shows, the first of which was the Dutch Miljoenenjacht produced by Dutch producer Endemol. It is played with up to 26 cases with certain sums of money...
-Hellga- NBC/ Universal
- The Followers -Sally- Occidental Studios
- Ultimate RevengeUltimate RevengeUltimate Revenge was a reality TV program about fulfilling the fantasy of anyone who wants to seek revenge on their nearest and dearest. Elaborate practical jokes were played on family and friends instigated by their own relatives and friends. It was hosted by Ryan Seacrest. Several episodes...
-Featured- TNN
- VIPVIPVIP and V.I.P. is a three-letter acronym that may refer to:-In general:* Vacuum insulated panel* Values, Influence, and Peers, an anti-crime campaign in Ontario elementary schools* Variable Information Printing, a form of on-demand printing...
-Polaris- La Fitte Productions
Television appearances
- "Gladiators Ready! The Gladiator Story" -Self/Hellga Sky One UK
- “Carson Daly” -Self- NBC/Universal
- “Access Hollywood” -Self- NBC/Universal
- “Reality Chat” -Self- TV Guide Network
- “Star Dates” -Self- E! / James Morel Prods
- “World’s Strongest Woman” -Self/Athlete- ESPN/ BBC / IMG
- “Tabitha's Salon Takeover” -Self- Bravo
Contest history
- 1997 Border States Classic, 1st Novice, 2nd Open Heavyweight
- 2001 World's Strongest WomanWorld's Strongest WomanWorld's Strongest Woman was an annual strongwoman contest organized by the International Federation of Strength Athletes . The format was similar to the World's Strongest Man contest, but with lighter weights. The contest was first held in 2001....
, 3rd - 2006 Tournament of Champions D class Figure, 11th
