Roxy Louw (born Roxanne Louw on June 9, 1987 in

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) is a South African DJ, model, actress, and surfer. She has modelled for ''

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'',

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, Kauai,

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, and Nashua Mobile, and has been featured by ''

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''. She has also acted in films such as '' Blue Crush 2'' and '' The Perfect Wave''. Louw was the international face of

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in 2005. She has also recently been cast in '' Tropika Island of Treasure'' All Stars (season 10), which is scheduled to be released in late 2022.

Early life

Roxanne Louw was born on June 9, 1987 to rugby player

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and Azille Louw in

. She grew up on a small holding in

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, a rural residential suburb of the greater

metropolis. Louw attended Durbanville Primary School and

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. At Stellenberg High School, she played provincial

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Career

At the age of 17, Roxy Louw was signed as a team rider with

America by Seth Hulley when he noticed her surfing skills. She went on to become the international face of Oakley. As a professional surfer, she has advocated for

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for female surfers and has spoken out against online sexual harassment. In addition to being a surfer, Roxy Louw is also a professional model. She has modelled for ''

'',

, Kauai,

, and Nashua Mobile, and has been featured by ''

''. She was also the face of

's 2005–2010 international advertising campaign. In 2012, Louw launched a limited edition car in her name with

South Africa. She is also a registered Yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance.

Personal life

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

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

Selected filmography

*'' Blue Crush 2'' (2011) *'' The Perfect Wave'' (2014)

References

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