Roxanne McKee

Roxanne McKee Biography

Roxanne McKee (born August 10, 1980) is a Canadian actress and model. She is best known for playing Louise Summers in the British soap opera Hollyoaks (2005-2008), Lou Foster in the British drama series Lip Service (2010), Doreah in the British-American fantasy drama series Game of Thrones (2011-2012) and Lady Claire Riesen in the American apocalyptic supernatural series Dominion (2014-2015). She has also starred in films including Wrong Turn 5: Bloodlines (2012), Vendetta (2013) and The Legend of Hercules (2014).

Early life and education

McKee was born in Canada and completed a BA degree in Social Policy & Political Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London in 2005.

Career

After completing her BA degree, 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

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2010	F	Nicky Wright
2012	Wrong Turn 5: Bloodlines	Lita	Direct to video
2013	Vendetta	Morgan Vickers
2014	The Legend of Hercules	Queen Alcmene
2014	Ironclad: Battle for Blood	Blanche
2016	Crossfire	Samantha "Sam" Harrison

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2005-2008	Hollyoaks	Louise Summers	278 episodes
2010	The Persuasionists	Christine / Agency Worker	Episode: "Cockney Cheese" (as Christine) Episode: "The Handsomeness" (as Agency Worker)
2010	EastEnders: E20	Pippa	Episode #2.2
2010	Lip Service	Lou Foster	4 episodes
2011-2012	Game of Thrones	Doreah	11 episodes
2012	Lewis	Briony Keagan	Episode: "Generation of Vipers"
2014	Alt	Suzy	Television film
2014-2015	Dominion	Claire Riesen	21 episodes
2017	Strike Back: Retribution	Natalie Reynolds	10 episodes (Season 6)

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.

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