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Roxy Louw
Louw in May 2010
Born
Roxanne Louw

(1987-06-09) 9 June 1987 (age 39)
Cape Town, South Africa
EducationStellenberg High School
OccupationsDJ, model, and actress
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1]
Spouse
Sam Barton
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(m. 2020)​
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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 2[7][8] and The Perfect Wave.[9][10] 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

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Roxanne Louw was born on 9 June 1987[5] to rugby player Rob Louw and Azille Louw in Cape Town, South Africa.[13][14] 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

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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 surfers[17] 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.[19][20]

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.[23][24][25] She became an ambassador for the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation in 2024.[26]

Personal life

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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.[2][27][28]

Selected filmography

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Roxy Louw at IMDb
  2. ^ a b c 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. ^ a b c d e Ferreira, Gerald (28 January 2013). "Roxy Louw new face for Renault Sandero". 3D Car Shows. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  6. ^ a b c "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. ^ a b "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. ^ a b "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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