Roxy Louw Explained

Roxy Louw
Birth Name:Roxanne Louw
Birth Date:9 June 1987
Birth Place:Cape Town, South Africa
Height:5' 9" (1.75 m)
Nationality:South African
Education:Stellenberg High School
Occupation:DJ, model, and actress
Relatives:Rob Louw (father),
Robbie Louw (brother)
Partner:Sam Barton

Roxy Louw (born Roxanne Louw on 9 June 1987 in Cape Town, South Africa) is a South African DJ, model, actress, and surfer.[1] She has modelled for Sports Illustrated,[2] Renault, Woolworths, Kauai, Vodacom, and Nashua Mobile, and has been featured by FHM.[3] She has also acted in films such as Blue Crush 2[4] [5] and The Perfect Wave.[6] [7] Louw was the international face of Oakley in 2005.[8] She has also recently been cast in Tropika Island of Treasure All Stars (season 10), which is scheduled to be released in late 2022.[9]

Early life

Roxanne Louw was born on 9 June 1987[10] to rugby player Rob Louw and Azille Louw in Cape Town, South Africa.[11] [12] She grew up on a small holding in Durbanville, a rural residential suburb of the greater Cape Town metropolis.[13] Louw attended Durbanville Primary School and Stellenberg High School. At Stellenberg High School, she played provincial hockey.[10]

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.[3] She went on to become the international face of Oakley.[8] As a professional surfer,[14] she has advocated for equal pay for female surfers[15] and has spoken out against online sexual harassment.[16]

In addition to being a surfer, Roxy Louw is also a professional model. She has modelled for Sports Illustrated, Renault,[10] Woolworths, Kauai, Vodacom, and Nashua Mobile, and has been featured by FHM.[3] She was also the face of Oakley's 2005–2010 international advertising campaign.[17] [18]

In 2012, Louw launched a limited edition car in her name with Renault South Africa.[19]

She is also a registered Yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance.[20]

Personal life

Roxy Louw has two sisters, Mystique and Shahnee, as well as a brother called Robbie.[10] She is fluent in both English and Afrikaans.[20]

Roxy Louw is currently engaged to Sam Barton, a former New Zealand rugby player.[21] [22]

Selected filmography

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: #aTypicalInterview with Roxy Louw . Naik . Sameer . 5 February 2019 . iol.co.za . 2019-12-02.
  2. Web site: Donaldson CC: Roxy Louw brings a touch of glamour to Nkomazi 400 Rally . 2013-03-19 . Marathon Rally . 2019-12-02.
  3. Web site: Blonde bombshell riding a wave of success . 10 July 2011 . iol.co.za . 2019-12-02.
  4. Web site: Sexy SA model stars in beach movie . 2010-08-07 . News 24 . 2019-12-02.
  5. Web site: Blue Crush 2 . Surfer Today . 2019-12-02.
  6. Web site: Roxy Louw: South African Surfer & Model Reveals Her Workout, Diet & Beauty Secrets . Nayyar . Namita . December 6, 2016 . Women Fitness . 2019-12-02.
  7. Web site: Movie Review: The Perfect Wave . Smith . Theresa . 28 February 2014 . IOL . 2019-12-02.
  8. Web site: Fame for ex-Bok's girl. News24. 2005-04-20. 2022-07-06.
  9. Web site: Model and actress Roxy Louw sets her sights on winning Tropika Island of Treasure All Stars .
  10. Web site: Roxy Louw new face for Renault Sandero . Ferreira . Gerald . January 28, 2013 . 3D Car Shows . 2019-12-02.
  11. Web site: Celebrities, PE businessmen swing for elderly . 2015-10-07 . News 24 . 2019-12-02.
  12. Web site: Roxy looking mighty foxy! . 2014-02-26 . Sport 24 . 2019-12-02.
  13. News: Bel Rob Drie Keer 'n Dag - Azille Kom Huis Toe vir Eerste [Phones Rob Three Times a Day - Azille Comes Home For First]]. 12 January 2013. Die Burger. 29 April 1987.
  14. Web site: App teams up study with free airtime . Davids . Nashira . 10 February 2016 . Times Live . 2019-12-02.
  15. Web site: Crowd-funding campaign launched to tackle gender wage gap in surfing . 28 June 2018 . 702.co.za . 2019-12-02.
  16. Web site: Roxy Louw talks about sexual harassment: 'I did this for all the girls who are scared to speak up . Taylor . Jody-Lynn . 6 September 2019 . W24 . 2019-12-02.
  17. News: Blonde Bombshell Riding a Wave of Success. 11 January 2013. IOL.co.za. 10 July 2011.
  18. News: Rob Louw Oorwin Nuwe Vrees [Rob Louw Conquers New Fear]]. 14 January 2013. Huisgenoot. 18 January 2011.
  19. Web site: Roxy Louw makes mark on Stepway .
  20. Web site: About Roxy Louw . Yoga Alliance . 2019-12-02.
  21. Web site: Roxy Louw And Sam Barton Are Engaged . Broide . El . September 6, 2018 . People . 2019-12-02.
  22. Web site: Roxy Louw talks about her Kiwi fiancé and wedding plans . Michaels . Ross . 2019-01-31 . Channel 24 . 2019-12-02.
  23. Web site: Roxy Louw: Model to movie star! . Scheppers . Kele . 2 August 2010 . W24 . 2019-12-02.
  24. Web site: Movie Review: The Perfect Wave . SPLING . 2019-12-02.

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