Roxy Jacenko facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Roxy Jacenko
Jacenko in 2012
Born	(1980-06-08) 8 June 1980 (age 45) Sydney, Australia
Nationality	Australian
Occupation	Businesswoman, socialite
Years active	2004–present

Roxanne Jacenko (born on June 8, 1980) is an Australian businesswoman. She is also known as a socialite, which means she is a well-known person in society. She was one of the finalists on the third season of The Celebrity Apprentice Australia.

About Roxy Jacenko's Career

Roxy Jacenko is the head of a public relations company called Sweaty Betty PR. This company is based in Sydney, Australia. She started the company in 2004 when she was 24 years old.

Her company has worked with many famous brands. These include car companies like Peugeot and supermarkets like Coles Supermarkets. They also worked with fashion brands such as Oliver Peoples and department stores like Harris Scarfe. Sweaty Betty PR also helped celebrities like Maude Garrett and TV chefs like Hayden Quinn.

Roxy Jacenko on Television

In 2010, Roxy Jacenko planned to star in a TV show called The Sweat Box. This show was going to be like the American show The Hills. It would show the lives of wealthy people in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. However, the TV channel decided not to make the show later that year.

In 2013, Roxy Jacenko appeared on The Celebrity Apprentice Australia. During the show, she had some disagreements with other contestants. These included Prue MacSween and swimmer Stephanie Rice. Some people also thought she treated certain teammates better than others. In the final episode, Roxy Jacenko, John Steffensen, and Jeff Fenech were the runners-up. Stephanie Rice was named the winner.

In 2020, Roxy Jacenko joined another reality TV show called SAS Australia. This show tests people's physical and mental strength. Roxy Jacenko was the first person to leave the show.

Roxy Jacenko as an Author

In 2012, Roxy Jacenko wrote her first book. It was called Strictly Confidential: A Jazzy Lou Novel. The book was published by Allen & Unwin. It is a story that gives a "behind-the-scenes" look at the world of public relations and fashion.

Many people thought the characters in the book were based on real people. Roxy Jacenko has said that she shares some traits with the main character. These include being very dedicated to her work and being very strict with her diet.

Her second book was planned for release in December 2013. Instead, in November 2013, she released The Rumour Mill: A Jazzy Lou Novel. This was the second book in her "Jazzy Lou" series.

Roxy Jacenko's Family Life

Roxy Jacenko has two children, a daughter and a son. Her daughter, Pixie, has started her own businesses. These include Pixie's Fidgets, which sells toys, and Pixie's Bows, which sells hair accessories.

Roxy Jacenko is married to Oliver Curtis. He used to work in finance. In 2016, he faced legal issues related to his work and was in jail. He was released in 2017. The family used to live in Vaucluse, New South Wales.

Roxy Jacenko's TV Appearances