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Roxy Louw

Roxy Louw is a South African DJ, model, actress, and surfer. She has modelled for Sports Illustrated, Renault, Woolworths, Kauai, Vodacom, and Nashua Mobile, and has been featured by FHM. She has also acted in films such as Blue Crush 2 and The Perfect Wave. Louw was the international face of Oakley in 2005. She has also recently been cast in Tropika Island of Treasure All Stars, which is scheduled to be released in late 2022.

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Roxy Louw
Louw in May 2010
Born
Roxanne Louw

(1987-06-09) 9 June 1987
Cape Town, South Africa
EducationStellenberg High School
OccupationsDJ, model, and actress
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)1
Spouse
Sam Barton
​
(m. 2020)​
2
RelativesRob Louw (father),
Robbie Louw (brother)
Websitewww.roxylouw.com

Roxy Louw (born Roxanne Louw on 9 June 1987 in Cape Town, South Africa) is a South African DJ, model, actress, and surfer.3 She has modelled for Sports Illustrated,4 Renault,5 Woolworths, Kauai, Vodacom, and Nashua Mobile, and has been featured by FHM.6 She has also acted in films such as Blue Crush 278 and The Perfect Wave.910 Louw was the international face of Oakley in 2005.11 She has also recently been cast in Tropika Island of Treasure All Stars (season 10), which is scheduled to be released in late 2022.12

Early life

Roxanne Louw was born on 9 June 19875 to rugby player Rob Louw and Azille Louw in Cape Town, South Africa.1314 She grew up on a small holding in Durbanville, a rural residential suburb of the greater Cape Town metropolis.15 Louw attended Durbanville Primary School and Stellenberg High School. At Stellenberg High School, she played provincial hockey.5

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.6 She went on to become the international face of Oakley.11 As a professional surfer,16 she has advocated for equal pay for female surfers17 and has spoken out against online sexual harassment.18

In addition to being a surfer, Roxy Louw is also a professional model. She has modelled for Sports Illustrated, Renault,5 Woolworths, Kauai, Vodacom, and Nashua Mobile, and has been featured by FHM.6 She was also the face of Oakley's 2005–2010 international advertising campaign.1920

In 2012, Louw launched a limited edition car in her name with Renault South Africa.21

She is also a registered Yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance.22

Louw married Sam Barton, a former New Zealand rugby player, on February 4, 2020.2

In 2022, Louw established the fashion brand KAAL.232425 She became an ambassador for the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation in 2024.26

Personal life

Roxy Louw has two sisters, Mystique and Shahnee, as well as a brother called Robbie.5 She is fluent in both English and Afrikaans.22

Roxy Louw is currently married to Sam Barton, a former New Zealand rugby player.22728

Selected filmography

See also

See also

References

References

  1. Roxy Louw at IMDb
  2. Barclay, Garreth (4 February 2020). "Roxy & Sam". Barclay Studios. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
  3. Naik, Sameer (5 February 2019). "#aTypicalInterview with Roxy Louw". iol.co.za. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  4. "Donaldson CC: Roxy Louw brings a touch of glamour to Nkomazi 400 Rally". Marathon Rally. 19 March 2013. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  5. Ferreira, Gerald (28 January 2013). "Roxy Louw new face for Renault Sandero". 3D Car Shows. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  6. "Blonde bombshell riding a wave of success". iol.co.za. 10 July 2011. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  7. "Sexy SA model stars in beach movie". News 24. 7 August 2010. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  8. "Blue Crush 2". Surfer Today. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  9. Nayyar, Namita (6 December 2016). "Roxy Louw: South African Surfer & Model Reveals Her Workout, Diet & Beauty Secrets". Women Fitness. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  10. Smith, Theresa (28 February 2014). "Movie Review: The Perfect Wave". IOL. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  11. "Fame for ex-Bok's girl". News24. 20 April 2005. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  12. "Model and actress Roxy Louw sets her sights on winning Tropika Island of Treasure All Stars".
  13. "Celebrities, PE businessmen swing for elderly". News 24. 7 October 2015. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  14. "Roxy looking mighty foxy!". Sport 24. 26 February 2014. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  15. "Bel Rob Drie Keer 'n Dag - Azille Kom Huis Toe vir Eerste [Phones Rob Three Times a Day - Azille Comes Home For First]". Die Burger. 29 April 1987. Retrieved 12 January 2013.
  16. Davids, Nashira (10 February 2016). "App teams up study with free airtime". Times Live. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  17. "Crowd-funding campaign launched to tackle gender wage gap in surfing". 702.co.za. 28 June 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  18. Taylor, Jody-Lynn (6 September 2019). "Roxy Louw talks about sexual harassment: 'I did this for all the girls who are scared to speak up". W24. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  19. "Blonde Bombshell Riding a Wave of Success". IOL.co.za. 10 July 2011. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
  20. "Rob Louw Oorwin Nuwe Vrees [Rob Louw Conquers New Fear]". Huisgenoot. 18 January 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
  21. "Roxy Louw makes mark on Stepway".
  22. "About Roxy Louw". Yoga Alliance. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  23. Kaiser, Hein (8 April 2024). "KAAL: Former model Roxy Louw launches sensual fashion line". The Citizen. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
  24. Naik, Sameer (11 November 2023). "Model and actress Roxy Louw goes KAAL, launches abroad". Cape Times. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
  25. Naik, Sameer (11 April 2025). "KAAL's " ICONIC" campaign: A fiery declaration of self-love ignites SA's lingerie scene". Saturday Star. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
  26. Naik, Sameer (23 December 2023). "Roxy Louw officially announced as ambassador of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation". IOL. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
  27. Broide, El (6 September 2018). "Roxy Louw And Sam Barton Are Engaged". People. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  28. Michaels, Ross (31 January 2019). "Roxy Louw talks about her Kiwi fiancé and wedding plans". Channel 24. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  29. Scheppers, Kele (2 August 2010). "Roxy Louw: Model to movie star!". W24. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  30. "Movie Review: The Perfect Wave". SPLING. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
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