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Tanit Phoenix
Born (1984-09-24) 24 September 1984 (age 40)
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Occupation(s)Model, actress, makeup artist
Years active2003–present
Height1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in)[1]
SpouseSharlto Copley (2016-present)

Tanit Phoenix (born 24 September 1984)[2][3] is a South African fashion model,[4][5] actress, and makeup artist.[6] She is known for her swimwear and lingerie photo shoots after appearing in a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2003 and in GQ magazine and FHM in the same year.[7] Tanit is married to fellow South African actor, Sharlto Copley.[8]

Early life

Tanit Phoenix was born in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, and is of Dutch and Irish descent.[9][10] She enrolled in ballet from the age of 5 and danced for 15 years.[11]

Career

Modeling

Phoenix began her career in Durban, South Africa at the age of 14, after being discovered by a modelling scout in her home town, Westville.[5] She has appeared in international TV commercials for Adidas, Coca-Cola, Volvic water, Aqua-mineral,[12] Visine, Schweppes, American Swiss Jewellery, Citroen C3, Nivea, Alberto VO5, Aria, Transition Lenses,[13] Volvic, Distractions lingerie campaign[14][15] and Veet television commercials and campaign which she held for 5 years.

Phoenix appeared in the European TV ad for Fa shower gel, skydiving. She was then chosen to be a cover girl for German Maxim in 2004 after being named "Who's That Girl?" at the Woman of the Year German Maxim awards in 2003, and then appeared on the cover of American Maxim the year after.[9][16] She was ranked #5 in the FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World poll of South African FHM readers in 2004, #6 in 2005, #10 in 2006, #40 in 2007.[17][18] In 2011 Phoenix won "IGN's Sexiest woman of the year". She was the most popular girl ever photographed for Babeology by IGN.[19]

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Tanit Phoenix

She has appeared on the cover of South African Cosmopolitan four times,[20] South African and American FHM numerous times,[21] Legacy,[22] Indwe, South African Marie Claire,[23] German and South African Shape and South African GQ magazines, and has frequently been shot for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.[24][25] In May 2014 Tanit Phoenix appeared on the cover for Maxim South Africa.[26][27][28][29]

Acting

Phoenix began her acting career with a brief appearance as one of Jared Leto's girlfriends in the 2005 Lord of War, and the South African-Canadian mystery series Charlie Jade as Malachi's associate in the episode "Things Unseen".[30] In 2007 she filmed a role in Gallowwalkers, opposite Wesley Snipes. The film was not released until it went to video in 2013.[31] In 2008 she appeared in the thriller Kamasutra Nights aka Maya.[32]

In 2010, she starred in the horror film Lost Boys: The Thirst[33] and in the comedy Spud opposite John Cleese.

In 2011, Phoenix appeared in the TV series Femme Fatales,[34] for Cinemax/HBO, where she is the narrator of the show and appears for a snippet of every episode;[35] the series was renewed for a second season that aired in 2012. She also had a minor role in Safe House, and plays the sexy antagonist alongside Leon Schuster in the 2012 movie Mad Buddies.

Phoenix starred in Death Race 2 and Death Race 3: Inferno alongside Luke Goss and Danny Trejo and reprised her role as Eve Wilson in Spud 2: The Madness Continues.[36]

Make up artist

In 2013 Tanit took her first job as the key makeup artist and designer of the character Jimmy on the POV action film Hardcore Henry. Jimmy was played by her husband Sharlto Copley. She transformed him into 11 different characters.[37]

Personal life

Tanit Phoenix has been in a relationship with actor Sharlto Copley since January 2012.[38] They wed on the 15th of February 2016, in Cape Town South Africa.[39][40] Phoenix resides alternately in Cape Town and Los Angeles.[41] She is a vegan.[42][43][44]

Filmography

Film and television
Year Title Role Notes
2005 Charlie Jade Malachi's associate #1 Episode: "Things Unseen"
2005 Crazy Monkey Presents Straught Outta Benoni Megan Alba
2005 Lord of War Candy
2008 Kamasutra Nights: Maya Alexandria Direct to Video
2009 The Philanthropist Lap Dancer Episode: "San Diego"
2010 Schuks Tshabalala's Survival Guide to South Africa Ettie
2010 Lost Boys: The Thirst Gwen Lieber Video
2010 Spud Mrs. Eve Wilson
2010 Death Race 2 Katrina Banks Video
2011-2012 Femme Fatales Lilith Lead Role (26 episodes)
2012 Safe House Hostess
2012 Mad Buddies Kelsey
2013 Death Race 3: Inferno Katrina Banks Video
2013 Spud 2: The Madness Continues Eve Wilson
2013 Gallowwalkers Angel Video

References

  1. ^ a b c "Tanit Phoenix". Ice Model Management. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
  2. ^ "Tanit Choice" Tanit Phoenix web site, accessed May 7, 2011
  3. ^ Bio at IGN
  4. ^ Profile at Ubuhle.com
  5. ^ a b Thenightlife.co.za
  6. ^ [1]
  7. ^ "Tanit Fart Phoenix". The New York Times.
  8. ^ [2]
  9. ^ a b Tanit Phoenix - Ask Men
  10. ^ [3]
  11. ^ Morris, Clint (2011-09-09). "Body by Muay Thai - International Kickboxer". Kickboxermag.com.au. Retrieved 2012-08-23.
  12. ^ YouTube.com.
  13. ^ Transitions Optical TV Ad - Nature Cinematographer on YouTube
  14. ^ Distractions Lingerie TV Ad with Woolworths on YouTube
  15. ^ Tanit Phoenix - Commercials
  16. ^ Tanit Phoenix Pictures - Maxim Girls
  17. ^ Am I Annoying.com
  18. ^ Am I Annoying.com
  19. ^ IGN
  20. ^ Tanit Phoenix Talks Sexy Role in 'Lost Boys: The Thirst'
  21. ^ "The FHM February 2011 issue" 27 December 2010, FHM
  22. ^ Flipflashpages.unflip.com
  23. ^ "SNEAK PEEK: MARIE CLAIRE’S ANNUAL NAKED ISSUE COVER. TANIT PHOENIX RISES" February 3, 2011, Hurricane Venessa.com
  24. ^ Tanit Phoenix, Jessica Roffey, Bar Refaeli old video on YouTube
  25. ^ Modeling section of official web site
  26. ^ Magzter.com
  27. ^ "Tanit Phoenix - Maxim May 2014 (5-2014) South Africa". Scanof.net. Retrieved 2014-07-28.
  28. ^ Milan Jovicic (1999-02-22). "Tanit Phoenix At Maxim South Africa May 2014". Celebzz. Retrieved 2014-07-28.
  29. ^ Tweet (2014-06-19). "South Africa's Tanit Phoenix | Hot Photos & Sexy Pics from". Maxim. Retrieved 2014-07-28.
  30. ^ Profile at Tanit Phoenix's web site
  31. ^ Best-horror-movies.com Best-horror-movies.com
  32. ^ Rotten Tomatoes
  33. ^ Tanit Phoenix on the Vamps of Lost Boys 3: The Thirst
  34. ^ Femme Fatales at IMDb
  35. ^ Hibberd, James (October 25, 2010). "Cinemax Casts Lead in 'Femme Fatales'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 2, 2011.
  36. ^ "Channel 24".
  37. ^ [4]
  38. ^ [5]
  39. ^ Tanit has changed her name to Tanit Phoenix Copley.[6]
  40. ^ [7]
  41. ^ Hombre1.com
  42. ^ Playboy.co.za
  43. ^ "Mail & Guardian 200 young South Africans". Ysa2011.mg.co.za. Retrieved 2012-08-23.
  44. ^ Men's Health (2012-05-03). "How To Date A Supermodel | Men's Health". Mh.co.za. Retrieved 2012-08-23.
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