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Tanit Phoenix
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Phoenix in 2011
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| Born | 24 September 1980 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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| Occupation | Model, actress, makeup artist |
| Years active | 2005–2013 |
| Known for | Lilith (Femme Fatales) |
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
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| Children | 1 |
Tanit Phoenix (born 24 September 1980) is a talented South African fashion model, actress, and makeup artist. She became well-known for her modeling work, especially after appearing in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2003 and GQ magazine.
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Early Life and Dance
Tanit Phoenix was born in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Her family has roots in both Dutch and Irish cultures. From a young age, Tanit loved to dance. She started ballet lessons when she was just 5 years old and continued dancing for 15 years.
Modeling Career
Tanit began her modeling journey in Durban, South Africa, at the age of 14. A modeling scout discovered her in her hometown of Westville. Since then, she has appeared in many international TV commercials. Some of the big brands she worked with include Adidas, Coca-Cola, Nivea, and Citroën.
She has also graced the covers of several magazines around the world. These include South African Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, and GQ. She has also been featured often in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. In May 2014, she appeared on the cover of Maxim South Africa.
Acting Career
Tanit Phoenix started acting in 2005. One of her first roles was a small part in the movie Lord of War. She also appeared in the South African-Canadian TV series Charlie Jade.
Early Film Roles
In 2010, Tanit starred in the horror film Lost Boys: The Thirst. She also appeared in the comedy movie Spud, where she acted alongside the famous John Cleese.
Television and Action Films
In 2011, Tanit became the narrator for the TV series Femme Fatales. She appeared briefly in every episode. She also had a small role in the 2012 film Safe House. That same year, she played a villain in the South African movie Mad Buddies.
Tanit also starred in the action movies Death Race 2 and Death Race 3: Inferno. She acted with stars like Luke Goss and Danny Trejo in these films. She also returned to her role as Eve Wilson in Spud 2: The Madness Continues.
Makeup Artist Career
In 2013, Tanit Phoenix took on a new role behind the scenes. She became the main makeup artist and designer for a character named Jimmy in the action film ... Henry. Her husband, Sharlto Copley, played Jimmy. Tanit did an amazing job, transforming him into 11 different characters for the movie.
Personal Life
Tanit Phoenix has been in a relationship with actor Sharlto Copley since January 2012. They got married in Cape Town, South Africa, on 15 February 2016. On 1 January 2017, they announced the birth of their first child. The family now splits their time between Cape Town and Los Angeles. Tanit is also a vegan.
Film and Television Appearances
Tanit Phoenix has appeared in many films and television shows. Here are some of her notable roles:
Film Roles
- 2005: Crazy Monkey Presents Straight Outta Benoni as Megan Alba
- 2005: Lord of War as Candy
- 2010: Lost Boys: The Thirst as Gwen Lieber
- 2010: Spud as Eve Wilson
- 2010: Death Race 2 as Katrina Banks
- 2012: Safe House as Hostess
- 2012: Mad Buddies as Kelsey
- 2013: Death Race 3: Inferno as Katrina Banks
- 2013: Spud 2: The Madness Continues as Eve Wilson
- 2013: Gallowwalkers as Angel
Television Roles
- 2005: Charlie Jade as Malachi's associate #1
- 2011–2012: Femme Fatales as Lilith (Lead Role)
Music Video Appearance
- 2012: "Unholy" by Taxi ...
