Tanit Phoenix is a South African Supermodel and International actress by trade, and a thrill-seeker off-set. Tanit Phoenix has the looks to melt you in half and the enlightened, free-spirited mind to put you back together with a very big smile on your face. She is best known for her swimwear and lingerie photo shoots after featuring in a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2003 and in GQ magazine and FHM in the same year.
Background
Tanit Phoenix was born on the 24th of September 1980 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, and is of Dutch and Irish descent. Tanit Phoenix grew up in South Africa and inherited her father's craving for adventure while developing a strong bond with the natural world around her, her family farm organic medicinal plants. Being the daughter of a skydiver, she shared her dad's interest in free-falling and grew to love extreme sports of all kinds, including bungi jumping, free diving, and extreme scuba diving. An enlightened beauty if there ever was one, Phoenix also immersed herself in activities like playing guitar and fire spinning. Tanit's name means 'Goddess of Love,' and she's trained in the explosive art of Muay Thai boxing.
Recent discovery on Tanit's family history: her family (Phoenix) dates back to the early 1800s, where they originated from Ireland, Tullylish. Her Great Grandfather was also indoctrinated into the School of Masonry In Northern Ireland. The Phoenix family tree indicates a great number of natural healers and teachers. She is also a descendant from the Mediterranean and dutch bloodline.
Education
Tanit studies Anthropology, Metaphysics, Quantum Physics, Quatum Mechanics and the Quantum mind, The science of Imagery, World Religion, has a passion for Natural Herbal medicines and Self-sustainability, she has coined her Hypnotherapy/Guided meditation degree and is a qualified Reiki practitioner, giving her an intellectual depth that adds to her striking looks.
Career
Tanit Phoenix started her career with modeling when she was at the age of 14 and made her appearances in the ads for Adidas, American Swiss Jewellery, Nivea, Alberto VO5, Aria, Transition Lense, Volvic and Veet. She has also appeared on the cover of the FHM, Legacy, Indwe, Shape, and GQ magazines. She started her acting career in 2005 with a role in one episode of Charlie Jade. In the same year, she made her appearances in Crazy Monkey Presents Straight Outta Benoni and Lord of War. In 2009 she made her appearance in one episode of The Philanthropist. In 2010 she made her appearances in Schuks Tshabalala’s Survival Guide to South Africa, Lost Boys: The Thirst, Spud, and Death Race 2. In 2012 she made her appearances in the films Safe House and Mad Buddies. In 2013 she appeared in the film Death Raed in the film Death Race: Inferno, Spud 2: The Madness Continues and Gallowwalker.
Religion
According to Tanit, she said "Love" is her religion.
Views
Why not play while we have the opportunity, life grants us the chance to do anything, be anything...We are born to express ourselves with great passion, humility and compassion. I live by this motto and so I 'dare you to do something today that your heart has always desired'... a dream is only a dream till you make it a reality and while doing so always be mindful of how your actions and words affect others... ♥ Live with 100% love in your heart... ♥
Quotations:
"I place myself in a vulnerable place when I show my inner being so openly on camera. The most challenging part is letting go so that everyone can see that in you. "
"Smile and be grateful, because at the end of the day it is just so amazing that we are even alive..."
"Being able to show vulnerability behind my eyes is very potent, being sexy is easy, but being vulnerable gives you an inner strength, it makes you untouchable."
"I am inspired by my work and love everything about modeling, film and acting. This passion has always stemmed from observing people and wanting to understand the human condition."
Personality
She describes herself as a Vegan
Physical Characteristics:
She is slim, and has a height of about 1.74m
