Malia Jones facts for kids

Malia Jones (born March 27, 1977) is an American model and surfer. She is known for her success in both surfing competitions and the fashion world. Malia has appeared in many magazines and worked with big brands. She also helped with a famous Disney movie.

Malia Jones: A Life of Waves and Fashion

Early Life and Surfing Success

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, with Hawaiian, Filipino, German, and English roots.

She started surfing competitively when she was a young teenager. By age 15, Malia had already won a major title. She became the champion of the girls' division at the United States Amateur Surfing Championship. This big win showed her amazing talent in the water.

From Waves to Runways: Her Modeling Career

While Malia was competing, Surfing Magazine noticed her. They asked her to model for their swimsuit issue. This was the start of her second successful career. Malia became a well-known model.

She has also been featured as a swimsuit model in Sports Illustrated. Malia has appeared in many TV commercials for popular brands. These include American Express, Capri Sun, Coca-Cola, and Corona Beer. She also worked as a consultant for the Disney movie Lilo & Stitch. Malia even designs her own line of swimwear for Mambo Graphics sportswear.

Family Life

Malia Jones has been married twice. In 1999, she married surfer Conan Hayes. Later, they divorced. In 2007, she married Australian professional surfer Luke Stedman. Their son, Spike, was born in 2009. Malia used to split her time living in Hawaii, France, and Sydney, Australia.

In 2012, Malia had another son, Lion, with actor Alex O'Loughlin. 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 earlier marriage.