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Malia Jones
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| Born | March 27, 1977 Loma Linda, California, United States
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| Occupation | Model, surfer |
| Spouse(s) | Alex O'Loughlin (m. 2014) |
| Children | 3 |
Malia Jones was born on March 27, 1977. She is an American model and a talented surfer.
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Malia Jones: Surfer and Model
Malia Jones was born in Loma Linda, California. When she was two years old, her family moved to Kailua, Hawaii. Malia has a diverse background. Her family comes from Hawaiian, Filipino, German, and English roots.
Early Life and Surfing Success
Malia started surfing competitively when she was a young teenager. By the age of 15, she had already achieved a big win. She won the girls' division at the United States Amateur Surfing Championship. This showed everyone how skilled she was in the water.
From Waves to Magazine Covers
While Malia was competing, Surfing Magazine noticed her. They asked her to model for their swimsuit issue. This was the start of her second career as a model. Since then, Malia has appeared on the covers of many magazines.
She was even named one of the "50 Most Beautiful People" by People magazine. ..... Malia has also been a model for the famous Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition.
Malia's Work in Advertising and Design
Malia has appeared in many TV commercials. These include ads for well-known brands like American Express, Capri Sun, Coca-Cola, Corona Beer, and VO5 shampoo. She also helped as a consultant for the Disney movie Lilo & Stitch. Besides modeling, Malia designs her own line of swimwear. She creates these designs for Mambo Graphics sportswear.
Malia's Family Life
Malia Jones has been married twice. In 1999, she married surfer Conan Hayes, but they later divorced. In 2007, she married Australian professional surfer Luke Stedman. They had a son named Spike in 2009. At that time, Malia spent her time living in Hawaii, France, and Sydney, Australia.
Later, Malia had another son, Lion, with actor Alex O'Loughlin in 2012. Malia and Alex O'Loughlin got married in Hawaii on April 18, 2014. Today, they live in Hawaii with their three sons. This includes Alex's son from a previous relationship, their son together, and Malia's son from her previous marriage.
