Who is Robbi Jade Lew? Meet ‘The Anonymous’ star who’s also a card queen
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Robbi Jade Lew, a participant in 'The Anonymous,' is a highly accomplished bio-pharmaceutical businesswoman. She has been honored with the prestigious Diamond Award six times.
Originally from Saudi Arabia, Robbi is celebrated for both her striking appearance and sharp intellect. She transitioned from a successful career as a biopharmaceuticals manager to becoming a prominent poker player, showcasing her diverse talents and strategic acumen. Born to a physicist father and a physician mother, Robbi moved to the US as a toddler with her twin sister and younger brother.
The 40-year-old business mogul takes pride in her open-minded nature and her ability to be both sociable and highly competitive. She has a unique talent for effortlessly blending with diverse personalities and adapting to various social settings.
Moreover, Robbi excels at staying incognito, skillfully masking her true intentions with a flawless poker face. In USA Network's new social strategy game show 'The Anonymous,' she plans to leverage her spontaneous personality to appear as a fun-loving individual, all while keenly observing and analyzing the behavior of others.
'The Anonymous’ contestant Robbi Jade Lewis is also a professional poker player
Although Robbi Jade Lew's initial career path was in the biomedical field, she has quickly gained prominence in the competitive world of professional poker. Her journey started in Saudi Arabia, but she spent her formative years in the United States.
Excelling academically, Robbi was often encouraged to realize her potential to make a significant impact on the world. Today, she resides in Los Angeles, California, where she focuses on competing in high-stakes poker tournaments.
It's truly remarkable that Robbi only started to deeply immerse herself in poker at the onset of the global Covid-19 lockdown. Driven by a passionate commitment to the game, she dedicated herself to studying intensively and soon began to achieve victories in high-stakes private games.
It’s worth noting that it typically takes a poker player at least a decade or two to reach the professional ranks and secure a place at elite tables, a feat that Robbi Lew has achieved in a remarkably short time.
However, Robbi is no stranger to the broader struggle—not just the intricacies of poker, but the ongoing fight for women to secure their spot at the proverbial table. As a Middle Eastern woman from a culture where women have historically been relegated to second-class status in many areas, she is well-acquainted with these struggles.
“There is no other sport that has this kind of gender disparity. Most women feel completely unwelcome when they sit down at a poker table, and everybody remembers you when you’re a woman [because there are so few of us]," Robbi told Flaunt Magazine.
‘The Anonymous’ star Robbi Jade Lewis was accused of cheating in a poker game
In October 2022, Robbi Jade Lew faced accusations of cheating from fellow top poker player Garrett Adelstein, who claimed she was involved in a cheating ring with three others. To avoid further controversy, Robbi returned $135,000 in chips to Adelstein, but this action only drew more media attention.
Robbi has taken significant steps to prove her innocence, including easily passing a lie detector test. Additionally, she returned the prize money to her competitor immediately after her unexpected win, driven by his attitude and allegations of wrongdoing.
Robbi has stated that had she known she would be directly accused of cheating, she would have chosen not to return the money. Since the incident, she has participated in interviews with numerous major publications, consistently maintaining her innocence from the outset.
While having a chat with the Los Angeles Times, Robbi said, “I’m not nervous about any of this. I have nothing to hide, you know?” "I feel like if I stay quiet and let the world come up with their own stories and their own story line, that for me mentally is more detrimental than coming out and speaking my own piece," she added.
Is Robbi Jade Lew married?
Robbi Jade Lew, the star of 'The Anonymous,' is married to Charles Lew, an attorney and the Los Angeles Small Business Commissioner. The couple resides in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California.
‘The Anonymous’ premieres on August 19, 2024, only on USA Network.