Roxanne McKee
| Roxanne McKee | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 August 1980 Worthing, West Sussex, UK |
Roxanne McKee (born 10 August 1980) is an English actress and model.
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[edit] Biography
McKee was born in Worthing, West Sussex.[1] After completing a BA degree in 2001 in Social Policy & Political Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London, McKee rose to fame by winning Hollyoaks On The Pull, a Channel 4 initiative to discover new talent for the popular British soap Hollyoaks. Upon selection, Roxanne was cast as Louise Summers in Hollyoaks.
After it was confirmed that Roxanne McKee had quit her role of Louise Summers, she departed on-screen in December 2008. In 2008, McKee appeared in the Taio Cruz music video for "She's Like a Star". The following year, McKee filmed parts in Johannes Roberts' hooligan horror film F and BBC Two's The Persuasionists.
In July 2009, McKee became the face of Clothes Show Live, stating: "I've always watched it on TV and wanted to go, so I'm very flattered to be part of such a huge event."[2] In 2010, she was cast in a small role in on-line drama EastEnders: E20, playing bisexual character Pippa.[3]
After modern lesbian drama Lip Service for BBC Three set in Glasgow, McKee played the part of Doreah in Game of Thrones[4], an HBO series based on the best-selling epic fantasy series of novels written by George RR Martin.[5]
In May 2012, McKee was announced as a part of horror sequel Wrong Turn 5. [6]
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-2008 | Hollyoaks | Louise Summers | |
| 2010 | The Persuasionists | Christine/Agency Worker | |
| F | Nicky | ||
| EastEnders: E20 | Pippa | ||
| Lip Service | Lou Foster | ||
| 2011-present | Game of Thrones | Doreah | |
| 2012 | Lewis | Briony Keagan |
[edit] Awards and nominations
2006
- #91 in the FHM category of 100 Sexiest Women In The World.
2007
- Won at British Soap Awards in category of Sexiest Female for her role in Hollyoaks.
- Won at Inside Soap Award in category of Sexiest Female for her role in Hollyoaks.
- #42 in the FHM category of 100 Sexiest Women In The World.
2008
- Won at Digital Spy Soap Awards in category of Sexiest Female for her role in Hollyoaks.
- #97 in the FHM category of 100 Sexiest Women In The World.
- Won at British Soap Awards in category of Sexiest Female for her role in Hollyoaks.[7]
[edit] References
- ^ "BBC Three - Lip Service". BBC. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00tq4d9.
- ^ "'McKee fronts Clothes Show Live campaign". Digital Spy. http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/a166460/mckee-fronts-clothes-show-live-campaign.html. Retrieved 23 July 2009.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (29 July 2010). "'EastEnders' announces new 'E20' cast". London: Digital Spy. http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s86/eastenders-e20/news/a252169/eastenders-announces-new-e20-cast.html. Retrieved 28 July 2010.
- ^ Exclusive: Wrong Turn 5 Wraps, Extensive Photo Gallery and Update!
- ^ "McKee 'excited by Game of Thrones role' - Game of Thrones News - Cult". Digital Spy. 2011-01-25. http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s151/game-of-thrones/news/a300096/mckee-excited-by-game-of-thrones-role.html?rss. Retrieved 2012-04-12.
- ^ http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3139596/full-cast-for-now-filming-wrong-turn-5/
- ^ "Hollyoaks scoops six soap awards". BBC News. 4 May 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7382363.stm.
[edit] External links
- Roxanne McKee at the Internet Movie Database
- http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/soaps/hollyoaks/whos_who/louise_summers
| Preceded by Kara Tointon as Dawn Swann |
Inside Soap Awards Sexiest Female as Louise Summers 2007 |
Succeeded by Kara Tointon as Dawn Swann |
