Antoinette Robertson

Antoinette Robertson is an American and Jamaican actress, known for her roles in the Oprah Winfrey Network prime time soap opera, The Haves and the Have Nots (2014–18), and Netflix comedy-drama series Dear White People (2017–2021).

Life and career Robertson began her acting career in William Esper Studio. Her first notable role was in the CW comedy-drama series Hart of Dixie (2013–14). In 2014, she was cast in a recurring role in the Oprah Winfrey Network prime time soap opera, The Haves and the Have Nots playing the role of Melissa Wilson. She was promoted to series regular in season five, her final season on show.

In 2017, Robertson was cast as Colandrea 'Coco' Conners in the Netflix comedy-drama series, Dear White People. The series ended in 2021. In 2021, she had a recurring role in the Canadian drama series, Diggstown.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 2010 Eros Woman Short 2011 Alterations Brandy Short Bittersweets Emily 2016 Late Bloomer Nancy Albright TV movie 2022 Block Party Keke McQueen The Blackening Lisa

Television Year Title Role Notes 2012 A Gifted Man Girl Basketball Player Episode: "In Case of Blind Spots" 2013 Zero Hour Alima Episode: "Spring" & "Ratchet" 2013-14 Hart of Dixie Lynly Hayes Recurring cast: Season 3 2014-18 The Haves and the Have Nots Melissa Wilson Recurring cast: season 1-4 2016 Mary + Jane Lindsay Episode: "Sn**chelorette" Atlanta Janice Episode: "The Club" 2017–21 Dear White People Colandrea 'Coco' Conners Main cast 2020 FBI: Most Wanted Sandra Coates Episode: "Caesar" 2021 Diggstown Vivian Jefferson Recurring cast: season 3

Awards and nominations Year Awards Category Recipient Outcome 2018 Black Reel Awards Black Reel Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy Series "Dear White People"