Roxanne McKee

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Roxanne McKee
Born London, England
Education Royal Holloway, University of London
Awards

Roxanne McKee is an English actress and model. She is best known for playing Louise Summers in the popular British soap Hollyoaks, Doreah in the American fantasy drama series Game of Thrones and Lady Claire Riesen in the American apocalyptic supernatural action series Dominion.

Education and career

McKee was born in London, England.[1] 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".[2] In 2010, she was cast in a small role in on-line drama EastEnders: E20, playing bisexual character Pippa.[3]

After modern lesbian drama Lip Service for BBC Three set in Glasgow, McKee played the part of Doreah in Game of Thrones,[4] an HBO series based on the best-selling epic fantasy series of novels written by George RR Martin.[5]

In May 2012, McKee was announced as a part of horror sequel Wrong Turn 5: Bloodlines.[6]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Note
2014 Ironclad: Battle for Blood Blanche
2014 The Legend of Hercules Queen Alcmene
2013 Vendetta Morgan
2012 Wrong Turn 5: Bloodlines Lita
2010 The Expelled Nicky

Television

Television
Year Title Role Note
2014–2015 Dominion Claire Riesen 21 episodes
2011–2012 Game of Thrones Doreah 11 episodes
2012 Lewis Briony Keagan
2010 Lip Service Lou Foster 4 episodes
2010 The Persuasionists Christine/Agency Worker 2 episodes
2010 EastEnders: E20 Pippa
2010 F Nicky Wright
2005–2008 Hollyoaks Louise Summers 78 episodes

Awards and nominations

2006

  • No. 91 in the FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World.

2007

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.[7]

References

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