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'''Tanit Phoenix''' began her acting career as Candy in ''[[Lord of War]]'' opposite [[Nicolas Cage]] and [[Jared Leto]] ,<ref>[http://www.myvideo.co.za/channels/tanitphoenix]</ref> and had her second role the Canadian mystery series ''[[Charlie Jade]]'' as Malachi's associate in the episode "Things Unseen",<ref>[http://www.tanitphoenix.co.za/profile.php Tanit Phoenix Profile]</ref> then the following year starred opposite [[Wesley Snipes]] in the [[horror film]] ''[[Gallowwalker]]''. In 2010, she starred in the [[horror film]] ''[[Lost Boys: The Thirst]]''<ref>[http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/37773/tanit-phoenix-on-vamps-lost-boys-3-the-thirst Tanit Phoenix on the Vamps of Lost Boys 3: The Thirst]</ref> and the [[sci-fi]] film ''[[Death Race: Frankenstein Lives]]'' opposite [[Sean Bean]], [[Ving Rhames]] and [[Danny Trejo]].<ref>[http://www.moviehole.net/201025003-exclusive-phoenix-talks-transformers-3-death-race-2-lost-boys-3 Exclusive : Phoenix talks Transformers 3, Death Race 2, Lost Boys 3]</ref> Tanit has just completed filming the [[comedy]] ''[[Spud (film)|Spud]]'' opposite [[John Cleese]] in South Africa.<ref>[[Spud (film)]]</ref> Tanit Phoenix is currently filming a 13 episode series, ''[[Femme Fatales]]'' for HBO, where she has been cast as lead actress. |
'''Tanit Phoenix''' began her acting career as Candy in ''[[Lord of War]]'' opposite [[Nicolas Cage]] and [[Jared Leto]] ,<ref>[http://www.myvideo.co.za/channels/tanitphoenix]</ref> and had her second role the Canadian mystery series ''[[Charlie Jade]]'' as Malachi's associate in the episode "Things Unseen",<ref>[http://www.tanitphoenix.co.za/profile.php Tanit Phoenix Profile]</ref> then the following year starred opposite [[Wesley Snipes]] in the [[horror film]] ''[[Gallowwalker]]''. In 2010, she starred in the [[horror film]] ''[[Lost Boys: The Thirst]]''<ref>[http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/37773/tanit-phoenix-on-vamps-lost-boys-3-the-thirst Tanit Phoenix on the Vamps of Lost Boys 3: The Thirst]</ref> and the [[sci-fi]] film ''[[Death Race: Frankenstein Lives]]'' opposite [[Sean Bean]], [[Ving Rhames]] and [[Danny Trejo]].<ref>[http://www.moviehole.net/201025003-exclusive-phoenix-talks-transformers-3-death-race-2-lost-boys-3 Exclusive : Phoenix talks Transformers 3, Death Race 2, Lost Boys 3]</ref> Tanit has just completed filming the [[comedy]] ''[[Spud (film)|Spud]]'' opposite [[John Cleese]] in South Africa.<ref>[[Spud (film)]]</ref> Tanit Phoenix is currently filming a 13 episode series, ''[[Femme Fatales]]'' for HBO, where she has been cast as lead actress. |
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===Personal life=== |
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When her work schedule allows, Tanit travels to third world countries where she lives with local tribes people in the jungle working with wild animals. Tanit Phoenix is very passionate about animals, and has become known as an animal activist. Her family farm organic medicinal plants. Tanit supports the [[South Africa]]n Guide-Dogs Association, Save the Elephant Foundation & Touch a Monkey's Heart foundation.<ref>[http://tanitphoenix.blogspot.com/ Official blogspot]</ref> '''Tanit''' means Goddess of Love in Phoenician. Recent discovery on Tanit Phoenix's family history: The family name, Phoenix, dates back to the early 19th century, where they originated from [[Ireland]], Tullylish. She is also descendant from a Mediterranean and Dutch blood line. |
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It's well known that Tanit Phoenix has pursued academic studies in the science of [[Anthropology]], [[Metaphysics]], [[Quantum Physics]], [[Quantum Mechanics]], the Quantum Mind, the science of Imagery and World Religion over the past several years in between her busy work schedule. |
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A vivacious, vibrant, tenacious woman when it comes to her work, and an independent free thinker when it comes to her studies; Tanit's passion for natural herbal medicines and self-sustainable living signified a depth of character to the press that made her hard to pigeon hole. All this along with her [[Hypnotherapy]] and Guided meditation degree and being a qualified [[Reiki]] practitioner, has given her an intellectual depth that adds to her striking looks. |
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Phoenix also immersed herself in numerous extracurricular activities. She is an avid guitar player. A frequent visitor to Thailand, she mastered the art of fire spinning and trained in the explosive art of [[Muay Thai]] boxing. She is a dancer, her mother enrolled her in [[Ballet]] from the age of 5, where she excelled at dancing for 10 years. Her many talents, combined with a daredevil sense of adventure can be attributed to her rise to success beyond that of merely being an extraordinarily striking beauty. |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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Revision as of 07:36, 3 November 2010
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Tanit Phoenix (born 24 September 1984 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal[1]) is a South African Supermodel [2] and an international Actress.[3]
Biography
Model career
Phoenix started her career at the age of 15 and has starred in (and is the face of) commercials for American Swiss Jewellery, Nivea, Alberto VO5, Multi-billion dollar Aria (Casino) (Las Vegas), Transitions Lenses, Volvic and Veet.[4] She worked as an International fashion model for Munich Models, Why Not Model Agency - Milan, Model Management - Hamburg, Ice Model Management - Cape Town and Success Models - Paris.[5] In September 2005, 2006 and now in 2010, she was the cover girl of Cosmopolitan magazine.[6] Tanit made quite a name for herself as a daredevil after she starred in the European TV ad for Fa showergel, skydiving topless from the heavens. She was then chosen to be the cover girl in the German men's magazine Maxim and then the cover girl for American Maxim the year after.[7] Tanit has also been on the covers of men's magazine FHM[8] and frequently been shot for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Marie Claire, Shape and GQ magazines.[9]
Movie career
Tanit Phoenix began her acting career as Candy in Lord of War opposite Nicolas Cage and Jared Leto ,[10] and had her second role the Canadian mystery series Charlie Jade as Malachi's associate in the episode "Things Unseen",[11] then the following year starred opposite Wesley Snipes in the horror film Gallowwalker. In 2010, she starred in the horror film Lost Boys: The Thirst[12] and the sci-fi film Death Race: Frankenstein Lives opposite Sean Bean, Ving Rhames and Danny Trejo.[13] Tanit has just completed filming the comedy Spud opposite John Cleese in South Africa.[14] Tanit Phoenix is currently filming a 13 episode series, Femme Fatales for HBO, where she has been cast as lead actress.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Credited as | ||||||
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| Actor | Role | |||||||
| 2005 | Lord of War | Yes | Candy | |||||
| Crazy Monkey Presents Straight Outta Benoni | Yes | Megan Alba | ||||||
| 2008 | Kamasutra Nights | Yes | Alexandria | |||||
| 2010 | Gallowwalker | Yes | Angel | |||||
| Lost Boys: The Thirst | Yes | Gwen Lieber | ||||||
| Spud | Yes | Eve | ||||||
| Vauxhall Crossed | Yes | MI6 Officer Daisy Scarlett | ||||||
| 2011 | Death Race: Frankenstein Lives | Yes | Katrina Banks (post-production) | |||||
Television
| Year | Title |
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| 2008 | Charlie Jade as Malachi's associate #1 |
| 2009 | The Philanthropist as Lap Dancer |
References
- ^ Tanit Phoenix - Ask Men
- ^ [1]
- ^ Official MySpace
- ^ Tanit Phoenix - Commercials
- ^ tanit phoenix Profile on FMD
- ^ Tanit Phoenix Talks Sexy Role in 'Lost Boys: The Thirst'
- ^ Tanit Phoenix Pictures - Maxim Girls
- ^ [2]
- ^ [3]
- ^ [4]
- ^ Tanit Phoenix Profile
- ^ Tanit Phoenix on the Vamps of Lost Boys 3: The Thirst
- ^ Exclusive : Phoenix talks Transformers 3, Death Race 2, Lost Boys 3
- ^ Spud (film)