Roxy Louw (born Roxanne Louw on 9 June 1987 in Cape Town, South Africa) is a South African DJ, model, actress, and surfer.[2] She has modelled for Sports Illustrated,[3] Renault,[4] Woolworths, Kauai, Vodacom, and Nashua Mobile, and has been featured by FHM.[5] She has also acted in films such as Blue Crush 2[6][7] and The Perfect Wave.[8][9] Louw was the international face of Oakley in 2005.[10] She has also recently been cast in Tropika Island of Treasure All Stars (season 10), which is scheduled to be released in late 2022.[11]
Roxy Louw | |
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.jpg) Louw in May 2010 | |
| Born | Roxanne Louw 9 June 1987 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Education | Stellenberg High School |
| Occupation(s) | DJ, model, and actress |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1] |
| Partner | Sam Barton |
| Relatives | Rob Louw (father), Robbie Louw (brother) |
| Website | www |
Early life
Roxanne Louw was born on 9 June 1987[4] to rugby player Rob Louw and Azille Louw in Cape Town, South Africa.[12][13] She grew up on a small holding in Durbanville, a rural residential suburb of the greater Cape Town metropolis.[14] Louw attended Durbanville Primary School and Stellenberg High School. At Stellenberg High School, she played provincial hockey.[4]
Career
At the age of 17, Roxy Louw was signed as a team rider with Oakley America by Seth Hulley when he noticed her surfing skills.[5] She went on to become the international face of Oakley.[10] As a professional surfer,[15] she has advocated for equal pay for female surfers[16] and has spoken out against online sexual harassment.[17]
In addition to being a surfer, Roxy Louw is also a professional model. She has modelled for Sports Illustrated, Renault,[4] Woolworths, Kauai, Vodacom, and Nashua Mobile, and has been featured by FHM.[5] She was also the face of Oakley's 2005–2010 international advertising campaign.[18][19]
In 2012, Louw launched a limited edition car in her name with Renault South Africa.[20]
She is also a registered Yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance.[21]
Personal life
Roxy Louw has two sisters, Mystique and Shahnee, as well as a brother called Robbie.[4] She is fluent in both English and Afrikaans.[21]
Roxy Louw is currently engaged to Sam Barton, a former New Zealand rugby player.[22][23]
Selected filmography
- Blue Crush 2 (2011)[24]
- The Perfect Wave (2014)[25]
See also
- Rob Louw (father)
- Robbie Louw (brother)
- Sam Barton (partner)