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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) |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 1 |
Tanit Phoenix (born 24 September 1980) is a South African fashion model, actress and makeup artist.
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Early life
Tanit Phoenix was born in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, and is of Dutch and Irish descent. She enrolled in ballet from the age of 5 and danced for 15 years.
Modelling career
Phoenix began her career in Durban, South Africa at the age of 14, after being discovered by a modelling scout in her hometown, Westville. She has appeared in international TV commercials for Adidas, Coca-Cola, Volvic water, Aqua-mineral, Visine, Schweppes, American Swiss Jewelry, Citroën C3, Nivea, Alberto VO5, Aria, Transition Lenses, Volvic, Distractions lingerie campaign 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 has appeared on the cover of South African Cosmopolitan four times.
Acting career
Phoenix began her acting career with a brief appearance as one of Jared Leto's girlfriends in the 2005 film Lord of War, and the South African-Canadian mystery series Charlie Jade as Malachi's associate in the episode "Things Unseen". In 2007 she filmed a role in Gallowwalkers, opposite Wesley Snipes. The film was not released until it went to video in 2013.
In 2010, she starred in the horror film Lost Boys: The Thirst and in the comedy Spud opposite John Cleese.
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.
Personal life
Phoenix has been in a relationship with actor Sharlto Copley since January 2012. On 15 February 2016, they married in Cape Town, South Africa, and announced their first child together on 1 January 2017. The family divides their time between Cape Town and Los Angeles.
Phoenix is a vegan.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Crazy Monkey Presents Straight Outta Benoni | Megan Alba | |
| Lord of War | Candy | ||
| 2008 | ... Nights: Maya | Alexandria | Direct to Video |
| 2010 | Schuks Tshabalala's Survival Guide to South Africa | ... Nurse | |
| Lost Boys: The Thirst | Gwen Lieber | Video | |
| Spud | Eve Wilson | ||
| Death Race 2 | Katrina Banks | Video | |
| 2012 | Safe House | Hostess | |
| Mad Buddies | Kelsey | ||
| 2013 | Death Race 3: Inferno | Katrina Banks | Video |
| Spud 2: The Madness Continues | Eve Wilson | ||
| Gallowwalkers | Angel | Video |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Charlie Jade | Malachi's associate #1 | Episode: "Things Unseen" |
| 2009 | The Philanthropist | Episode: "San Diego" | |
| 2011–2012 | Femme Fatales | Lilith | Lead Role |
See also
In Spanish: Tanit Phoenix para niños
