Tanit Phoenix Explained

Tanit Phoenix
Birth Date:24 September 1980
Birth Place:Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Known For:Lilith (Femme Fatales)
Yearsactive:2005–2013
Occupation:Model, actress, makeup artist
Height:[1]
Children:1

Tanit Phoenix (born 24 September 1980)[2] [3] is a South African fashion model,[4] [5] actress and makeup artist.[6] She is known for her swimwear and lingerie photo shoots after appearing in a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2003 and in GQ magazine and FHM in the same year.[7]

Early life

Tanit Phoenix was born in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, and is of Dutch and Irish descent.[8] [9]

Modeling career

Phoenix began her career in Durban, South Africa at the age of 14, after being discovered by a modelling scout in her hometown, Westville.[5] She has appeared in international TV commercials for Adidas, Coca-Cola, Volvic water, Aqua-mineral,[10] Visine, Schweppes, American Swiss Jewelry, Citroën C3, Nivea, Alberto VO5, Aria, Transition Lenses,[11] Volvic, Distractions lingerie campaign[12] [13] and Veet television commercials and campaign which she held for 5 years.

Phoenix appeared in the European TV ad for Fa shower gel, skydiving. She was then chosen to be a cover girl for German Maxim in 2004 after being named "Who's That Girl?" at the Woman of the Year German Maxim awards in 2003, and then appeared on the cover of American Maxim the year after.[8] [14] She was ranked #5 in the FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World poll of South African FHM readers in 2004, #6 in 2005, #10 in 2006, #40 in 2007.[15] [16] In 2011 Phoenix won "IGN's Sexiest woman of the year". She was the most popular girl ever photographed for Babeology by IGN.[17]

She has appeared on the cover of South African Cosmopolitan four times,[18] South African and American FHM numerous times,[19] Legacy, Indwe, South African Marie Claire,[20] German and South African Shape and South African GQ magazines, and has frequently been shot for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.[21] [22] In May 2014 Tanit Phoenix appeared on the cover for Maxim South Africa.[23] [24] [25] [26]

Acting career

Phoenix began her acting career with a brief appearance as one of Jared Leto's girlfriends in the 2005 film Lord of War, and the South African-Canadian mystery series Charlie Jade as Malachi's associate in the episode "Things Unseen".[27] In 2007 she filmed a role in Gallowwalkers, opposite Wesley Snipes. The film was not released until it went to video in 2013.[28] In 2008 she appeared in the thriller Kamasutra Nights (also known as Maya).[29]

In 2010, she starred in the horror film [30] and in the comedy Spud opposite John Cleese.

In 2011, Phoenix appeared in the TV series Femme Fatales,[31] where she was the narrator of the show and appeared for a snippet of every episode.[32] She also had a minor role in Safe House, and played the sexy antagonist alongside Leon Schuster in the 2012 movie Mad Buddies.

Phoenix starred in Death Race 2 and alongside Luke Goss and Danny Trejo and reprised her role as Eve Wilson in .[33]

Make-up artist career

In 2013, Phoenix took her first job as the key makeup artist and designer of the character Jimmy on the P.O.V. action film Hardcore Henry. Jimmy was played by her husband Sharlto Copley. She transformed him into 11 different characters.[34]

Personal life

Phoenix has been in a relationship with actor Sharlto Copley since January 2012.[35] On 15 February 2016, they married in Cape Town, South Africa,[36] [37] and announced their first child together on 1 January 2017.[38] The family divides their time between Cape Town and Los Angeles.[39]

Phoenix is a vegan.[40] [41] [42]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2005Crazy Monkey Presents Straight Outta BenoniMegan Alba
Lord of WarCandy
2008Kamasutra NightsAlexandriaDirect to Video
2010Schuks Tshabalala's Survival Guide to South AfricaSexy Nurse
Gwen LieberVideo
SpudEve Wilson
Death Race 2Katrina BanksVideo
2012Safe HouseHostess
Mad BuddiesKelsey
2013Katrina BanksVideo
Eve Wilson
GallowwalkersAngelVideo

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2005Charlie JadeMalachi's associate #1Episode: "Things Unseen"
2009The PhilanthropistLap DancerEpisode: "San Diego"
2011–2012Femme FatalesLilithLead Role

Music video

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tanit Phoenix. Ice Model Management. 26 February 2013. 6 December 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121206121454/http://icemodels.co.za/. live.
  2. Web site: Tanit Choice. Tanit Phoenix website. 2 May 2010. 7 May 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20100502050258/http://www.tanitphoenix.co.za/topten.php. 2 May 2010.
  3. Web site: Tanit Phoenix Biography. IGN. 15 June 2019. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110320060148/http://stars.ign.com/objects/091/091281_biography.html. 20 March 2011.
  4. Web site: Tanit Phoenix. Ubuhle. 15 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20100630111111/http://ubuhle.com/profile.aspx/tanit-phoenix. 30 June 2010.
  5. Web site: Tanit Phoenix, International Actress and South African Super Model Interview. Wiggins. Luke. The Night Life. 14 November 2013. 15 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20131120102938/http://thenightlife.co.za/tanit-phoenix-international-actress-and-south-african-super-model-interview/. 20 November 2013.
  6. Web site: Sharlto Copley Reveals Shocking Secrets of 'Hardcore Henry's' Insane Stunts. Puchko. Kristy. Comic Book Resources. 5 April 2016. 15 June 2019. 4 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190404183535/https://www.cbr.com/sharlto-copley-reveals-shocking-secrets-of-hardcore-henrys-insane-stunts/. live.
  7. Web site: Tanit Phoenix - Filmography. 15 June 2019. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140310211601/https://www.nytimes.com/movies/person/1447527/Tanit-Phoenix/filmography. Movies & TV Dept.. The New York Times. 2014. 10 March 2014.
  8. Web site: Tanit Phoenix. Ask Men. 15 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20100623003058/http://uk.askmen.com/celebs/women/model/tanit-phoenix/index.html. 23 June 2010.
  9. Web site: Tanit Phoenix. Tullylish Parish. 15 June 2019. 27 July 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150727222820/http://www.tullylish.com/tullylish-historical-society/2556-the-phoenix-connection. live.
  10. Web site: Aquia Minerale. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/FbgPCqmrlr0 . 2021-12-15 . live. YouTube. 15 June 2019.
  11. Web site: Transitions Optical TV Ad - Nature Cinematographer. Pinterest. 15 June 2019. 2 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211002195716/https://www.pinterest.com/pin/30117891227751013/. live.
  12. Web site: Distractions Lingerie TV Ad with Woolworths. Facebook. 15 June 2019. 30 June 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230630140944/https://www.facebook.com/TanitPhoenix/videos/10155667582424532/. live.
  13. Web site: Tanit Phoenix - Commercials. Tanit Phoenix website. 15 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20090326082809/http://www.tanitphoenix.co.za/commercials.php. 26 March 2009.
  14. Web site: Girls. Maxim. 15 June 2019. 29 October 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20101029054728/http://www.maxim.com/girls/todays-girl/70346/arianny-celeste.html. live.
  15. Web site: FHM-South Africa's 100 Sexiest Women [2004]]. Am I Annoying. 15 June 2019. 1 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221101175511/https://www.amiannoying.com/(S(smsreni1w24ata2lpkv2wklv))/collection.aspx?collection=3343. live.
  16. Web site: FHM-South Africa's 100 Sexiest Women [2005]]. Am I Annoying. 15 June 2019. 1 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221101175514/https://www.amiannoying.com/(S(wvpvrizs0wvvbyjfwgxvpfwy))/collection.aspx?collection=4340. live.
  17. Web site: Tanit Phoenix is IGN Babeology's 2011 Babe of the Year. Roberts. Cherie. IGN. 20 December 2011. 15 June 2019. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20121202054148/https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/12/20/tanit-phoenix-is-ign-babeologys-2011-babe-of-the-year. 2 December 2012.
  18. Web site: Tanit Phoenix Talks Sexy Role in 'Lost Boys: The Thirst'. Miska. Brad. Bloody Disgusting. 29 May 2010. 15 June 2019. 19 December 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181219182227/https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/20396/. live.
  19. Web site: The FHM February 2011 issue. FHM. 27 December 2010. 15 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20110110130754/http://fhm.co.za/this-months-fhm/fhm-february-2011-issue/6535/. 10 January 2011.
  20. Web site: Sneak Peek: Marie Claire's Annual Naked Issue Cover. Tanit Phoenix Rises. Hurricane Vanessa. 3 February 2011. 15 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20110204060254/http://hurricanevanessa.com/sneak-peek-marie-claires-annual-naked-issue-cover-tanit-phoenix-rises/. 4 February 2011.
  21. Web site: Tanit Phoenix, Jessica Roffey, Bar Refaeli old video. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/6GzFcaspWJg . 2021-12-15 . live. YouTube. 15 June 2019.
  22. Web site: Modeling section of official web site. Tanit Phoenix website. 15 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20120307175923/http://www.tanitphoenix.co.za/modelling.php?ct=1&pcsc=42&pcs=0. 7 March 2012.
  23. Web site: Maxim South Africa Magazine May 2014 issue. Magzter. 15 June 2019. 4 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304085731/http://www.magzter.com/ZA/Untapped-World-Publishing-(Pty)-Ltd/Maxim-South-Africa/Entertainment/47993. live.
  24. Web site: Tanit Phoenix - Maxim May 2014 (5-2014) South Africa. Scanof.net. 28 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140729135445/http://scanof.net/view_news.php?head=526501917. 29 July 2014.
  25. Web site: Joviic. Milan. Tanit Phoenix At Maxim South Africa May 2014. Celebzz. 22 February 1999. 28 July 2014. 1 December 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201061426/http://www.celebzz.com/tanit-phoenix-at-maxim-south-africa-may-2014/. dead.
  26. Web site: South Africa's Tanit Phoenix. Maxim. 19 June 2014. 28 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140618212533/http://www.maxim.com/girls-of-maxim/maxim-south-africas-tanit-phoenix. 18 June 2014.
  27. Web site: Tanit Phoenix - Profile. Tanit Phoenix website. 15 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20090326082850/http://www.tanitphoenix.co.za/profile.php. 26 March 2009.
  28. Web site: Lionsgate Releases Gallowwalkers to DVD. Goreboy. Best Horror Movies. 17 May 2013. 15 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20130714015805/http://www.best-horror-movies.com/news?name=lionsgate-releases-gallowwalkers-to-dvd. 14 July 2013.
  29. Web site: Kamasutra Nights (2008). Rotten Tomatoes. 15 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20171220115606/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/kamasutra_nights. 20 December 2017.
  30. Web site: Short List Revealed to Helm Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. unclecreepy. Dread Central. 26 September 2012. 15 June 2019. 4 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190404183538/https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/37773/short-list-revealed-to-helm-dawn-of-the-planet-of-the-apes/. live.
  31. Web site: Femme Fatales. Internet Movie Database. 15 June 2019. 29 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190529143404/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1841108/. live.
  32. Web site: Cinemax Casts Lead in 'Femme Fatales'. Hibberd. James. The Hollywood Reporter. 25 October 2010. 2 February 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120404152149/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/cinemax-casts-lead-femme-fatales-32481. 4 April 2012.
  33. Web site: John Cleese Back for Spud 2. Channel 24. 4 July 2012. 15 June 2019. 19 February 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190219015613/https://www.channel24.co.za/Movies/News/John-Cleese-back-for-Spud-2-20120703. live.
  34. Web site: Hardcore Henry (2015). Internet Movie Database. 15 June 2019. 8 September 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190908045610/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3072482/fullcredits. live.
  35. Web site: Elysium star Sharlto Copley says Angelina Jolie a "perfect" Maleficent. Lewis. Maria. The Courier Mail. 13 August 2013. 15 June 2019. 19 December 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181219182326/https://www.couriermail.com.au/entertainment/confidential/elysium-star-sharlto-copley-says-angelina-jolie-a-8220perfect8221-maleficent/news-story/e5a6a9792e7868ebf0af41e35aa99133. live.
  36. Web site: Exciting news for Sharlto Copley and Tanit Phoenix!. Buck. Kristin. News 24. 26 February 2016. 15 June 2019. 7 January 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200107032504/https://www.news24.com/You/Archive/exciting-news-for-sharlto-copley-and-tanit-phoenix-20170728. live.
  37. Web site: Tanit and Sharlto: Happily Ever After. Grazia. 29 April 2016. 15 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20160602080558/http://www.graziadaily.co.za/hot-stories/tanit-and-sharlto-happily-ever-after/. 2 June 2016.
  38. Web site: Tanit Phoenix and Sharlto Copley share baby news. The Juice. Channel 24. 3 January 2017. 15 June 2019. 8 December 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181208225719/https://www.channel24.co.za/The-Juice/News/tanit-phoenix-and-sharlto-copley-share-baby-news-20170103. live.
  39. Web site: Phoenix Rises: Tanit Phoenix Takes Flight. Hombre. 7 December 2010. 15 June 2019. 27 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220327233506/https://hombre1.com/phoenix-rises-anit-phoenix-takes-flight/. live.
  40. Web site: Tanit Phoenix – Femme On Fire. Playboy. 15 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20130420080019/http://playboy.co.za/models/tanit-phoenix-femme-on-fire/. 20 April 2013.
  41. Web site: Tanit Phoenix. Mail & Guardian. 23 August 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20131103211605/http://ysa2011.mg.co.za/category.php?youngid=3&categoryid=1. 3 November 2013.
  42. Web site: How To Date A Supermodel. Men's Health. 3 May 2012. 23 August 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20130712013515/http://www.mh.co.za/sex-women/seduce-any-woman/how-to-date-a-supermodel. 12 July 2013.