From a Yardie to a Yankee

From a Yardie to a Yankee, a true story of Sardia's perilous journey from the hills of Jamaica to the unforgiving streets of Chicago, where survival comes at a deadly cost in this gripping saga of resilience, sacrifice, and destiny.

Sardia Robinson isn’t waiting by the phone for Hollywood to call—she’s too busy making things happen. An actress, writer, and producer, Sardia is the creative force behind the award-winning one-woman show From a Yardie to a Yankee, which she wrote and stars in. The show has captivated audiences worldwide, earning her accolades such as Best Solo Production (BroadwayWorld), Best in Show (Tag Studio), and Innovative Women in Theatre (Hollywood Fringe Festival).

A graduate of Columbia College with a strong foundation in theater and film, Sardia is a celebrated writer and actress committed to reshaping the narrative for Jamaicans in Hollywood. She works tirelessly to bring authentic, diverse, and complex characters to television, film, and the stage.

Born and raised in Jamaica, Sardia has toured her acclaimed one-woman show across Jamaica, the Bahamas, Atlanta, London, and Los Angeles. Her theater credits include A Raisin in the Sun, For Colored Girls, Lady M, Black Caesar, and T3 Trojan. On screen, she has appeared in TV series such as House Out of Order, Double Cross, and Murder in the Thirst, as well as the film Neighbors Who Kill.

Beyond acting, Sardia lends her voice to film dubbing and animation. She has also been cast as Amy Garvey, the wife of Marcus Garvey, in his upcoming biopic—a role that cements her place in bringing powerful, untold stories to the screen.