Roxanne McKee (born 10 August 1980) is an English actress and model, best known for playing Louise Summers in the popular British soap Hollyoaks. She won at British Soap Awards and Inside Soap Award in category of Sexiest Female for this role.
Education and career
McKee was born in London, England. After completing a BA degree in 2003 in Social Policy & Political Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London, McKee rose to fame by winning Hollyoaks on the Pull, a Channel 4 initiative to discover new talent for the popular British soap Hollyoaks. Upon selection, Roxanne was cast as Louise Summers in Hollyoaks.
After it was confirmed that Roxanne McKee had quit her role of Louise Summers, she departed on-screen in December 2008. In 2008, McKee appeared in the Taio Cruz music video for "She's Like a Star". The following year, McKee filmed parts in Johannes Roberts' hooligan horror film F and BBC Two's The Persuasionists.
In July 2009, McKee became the face of Clothes Show Live, stating: "I've always watched it on TV and wanted to go, so I'm very flattered to be part of such a huge event". In 2010, she was cast in a small role in on-line drama EastEnders: E20, playing bisexual character Pippa.
After modern lesbian drama Lip Service for BBC Three set in Glasgow, McKee played the part of Doreah in Game of Thrones, an HBO series based on the best-selling epic fantasy series of novels written by George RR Martin.
In May 2012, McKee was announced as a part of horror sequel Wrong Turn 5: Bloodlines.
Filmography
Television
Awards and nominations
2006
- No. 91 in the FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World.
2007
- Won at British Soap Awards in category of Sexiest Female for her role in Hollyoaks.
- Won at Inside Soap Award in category of Sexiest Female for her role in Hollyoaks.
- No. 42 in the FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World.
2008
- Won at Digital Spy Soap Awards in category of Sexiest Female for her role in Hollyoaks.
- No. 97 in the FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World.
- Won at British Soap Awards in category of Sexiest Female for her role in Hollyoaks.
References
External links
- Roxanne McKee at the Internet Movie Database
- http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/soaps/hollyoaks/whos_who/louise_summers