She looks for love in the South African village.
But for Olivia Hawkins, Love Island isn’t her first brush with fame, as she made a brief cameo on an episode of EastEnders this week in the midst of her additional acting gig.
Before entering the reality show, it was revealed that the 27-year-old ring girl is also a body double for Michelle Keegan, starred in music videos for Craig David and played a waitress in James Bond with Daniel Craig.
Star: For Olivia Hawkins, Love Island isn’t her first brush with fame, as she made a brief cameo on an episode of EastEnders this week in the midst of her additional acting gig.
And on Wednesday night’s (January 18) episode of EastEnders, Olivia made a brief appearance in one of the scenes.
She was seen in a scene where Zack Hudson walked into Peggy’s bar and talked to Sam Mitchell.
As the two chatted, there was a shot of Olivia looking at them, sporting her long dark hair and glamorous makeup.
Career: Prior to entering the reality show, it was revealed that the 27-year-old ring girl is also a body double for Michelle Keegan, starred in music videos for Craig David and played a waitress on James Bond with Daniel Craig.
Here it is: And on Wednesday night’s (January 18) episode of EastEnders Olivia made a brief appearance in one of the scenes.
And it’s not the first time he’s starred in the popular BBC One soap opera.
In one of the New Years episodes, Olivia worked as a body double for the character of Whitney Dean, played by Shona McCarthy.
Olivia is a true triple threat and has worked successfully as an actress, model and dancer.
She has starred in music videos for Craig David, danced at Wembley Arena with Charli XCX, and is close friends with TOWIE’s Sam Faiers.
Brief: She was seen in a scene where Zack Hudson walked into Peggy’s bar and talked to Sam Mitchell.
Cameo: As the two chatted, there was a shot of Olivia looking at them, sporting her long dark hair and glamorous makeup.
Acting: In one of the New Years episodes, Olivia worked as a body double for the character of Whitney Dean, played by Shona McCarthy.
Speaking about his rise to fame, he said: “I did a movie with Jason Statham and we had a nice 10 minute chat about life.”
She also played a waitress in one of the hit James Bond movies alongside Daniel Craig.
Olivia filled in for former Corrie Michelle actress during her 2017 Very ad and bears a striking resemblance to the star.
In another part of her varied career, she also stood in for Harry Potter Emma Watson, who is a brand ambassador for Prada.
Pretty! Olivia, from Brighton, is a true triple threat and has worked successfully as an actress, model and dancer.
When not modelling, Olivia works as a ring girl for KSI, who sees her holding cards at boxing matches.
Dressed in skimpy ensembles, she tells the crowd what round the competitors are playing in and has described herself as a ‘knockout’.
The beauty has revealed that she has “never been in a relationship” but now she hopes to change that during her time in the villa.
She said: “I’m 27 and I’ve never been in a relationship so I feel like now I’m really ready to settle down and hopefully find the love of my life.”
Knockout – When not modelling, Olivia works as a ring girl for KSI, who sees her holding cards at boxing matches.
Speaking about why she was single, she went on to say: “By choice and maybe because I’ve had commitment issues in the past, but I’d say it’s mostly the wrong guy, at the wrong time.”
Before entering the villa, the villa Olivia said that the celebrity in love was the muscular boxer Anthony Joshua.
Olivia has an impressive 10,500 followers on Instagram before she even entered the villa.
She posts a lot of cheeky snaps from her globe-trotting adventures where she shows off her amazing figure.
Claim to fame: Michelle Keegan’s body double Olivia also stood in for the Brassic star (right) while filming an ad for the actress’s Very campaign in 2017
According to Sun Stars who have liked his photos include EastEnders stars Max Bowden and Zack Morris, as well as Pete Wicks.
You can find her Instagram at @livhawkinss.
Olivia is currently paired with the bomb Tom stole from Farmer Will, but she’s been flirting with and getting to know Haris as the drama heats up in week one.
LOVE ISLAND 2023: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
tanya manhenga
Name: tanya manhenga
Years: 22
Location: Liverpool
Occupation: student and model
Something that not many people know about her: “I have vitiligo, which is a pigmentation of the skin, you may not even notice it.”
‘It’s on my lip and I have a part in my hair. Not many people know about it, but I think it’s pretty cute.
“I don’t mind covering it up all the time, I think it’s a vibe.”
Lana Jenkins
Name: Lana Jenkins
Years: 25
Location: luton
Occupation: makeup artist
Something that not many people know about her: ‘In my work as a makeup artist I have worked with many celebrities.
“Also, when I was 6 years old I lived in Spain and was in an episode of Benidorm as an extra.”
Anna May Robey
Name: Anna May Robey
Years: twenty
Location: swansea
Occupation: payroll assistant
Something that not many people know about her: “I went on a date once and never saw him again.”
We went to eat and shared a bottle of wine. While she was talking to him she fell asleep!
I had to clink his wine glass to wake him up.
tanyel revan
Name: tanyel revan
Years: 26
Location: North London
Occupation: Stylist
Something that not many people know about her: “The celebrity I like is Channing Tatum. I don’t like pretty guys, they disgust me because they always have shitty personalities.”
‘Channing Tatum is handsome but not too pretty. He is manly and knows how to dance.
‘If a man can dance, I fall in love with him immediately.’
Olivia Hawkins
Name: Olivia Hawkins
Years: 27
Location: Brighton
Occupation: Ring girl and actress
Something that not many people know about her: “I did a movie with Jason Statham and had a nice 10 minute conversation about life.”
“I’ve been a ring girl for KSI, I played a waitress in James Bond with Daniel Craig and I’ve also been a body double for Michelle Keegan and Emma Watson.”
Tom Clare
Name: Tom Clare
Years: 23
Location: barnsley
Occupation: Semi-professional footballer
Something not many people know about him: I’m a fan of High School Musical
david salako
Name: david salako
Years: 24
Location: essex
Occupation: money adviser
Something not many people know about him: I can sing, but I will never sing! I just don’t have the confidence to do it.
kai fagan
Name: kai fagan
Years: 24
Location: Manchester
Occupation: Science and physical education teacher
Something not many people know about him: ‘I am a citizen of Jamaica. That’s why I played rugby 7s for Jamaica.’
“Now I play semi-professional rugby for Burnage RFC.”
“Technically I got three different degrees and went to three different universities.”
rum room
Name: rum room
Years: 25
Location: essex
Occupation: Financial Advisor
Something not many people know about him: ‘When you meet me, you would never know that I am blind in one eye.’
“It was the result of a soccer injury when I was 8 years old. I have two different colored eyes, one blue and one green.”
will be young
Name: will be young
Years: 23
Location: buckinghamshire
Occupation: Farmer
Something not many people know about him: ‘Every night I light a candle and meditate for 20-25 minutes.’
‘A girl I was dating told me to meditate, I tried it and I loved it. I stopped watching her and kept meditating!
“It’s a good way to reflect on yourself.”
shaq muhammad
Name: shaq muhammad
Years: 24
Location: London
Occupation: airport security officer
Something not many people know about him: ‘I am a very emotional person. It can be a blessing and a curse.
“Every time I watch Dear John I cry.
That is my favorite movie. Every time I’m with someone and they say, ‘Let’s watch a romantic movie,’ I’m like, ‘How about Dear John, how does that sound?’
haris namani
Name: haris namani
Years: twenty-one
Location: Doncaster
Occupation: tv salesman
Something not many people know about him: ‘I have never found love. I think this is the program that can help me.’
‘It’s the best chance for me to find the girl and find the right one. Obviously I haven’t found the right one.
Zara Deniz Lackenby-Brown
Name: Zara Deniz Lackenby-Brown
Years: 25
Location: London
Occupation: Real estate model and developer
Something that not many people know about her: “I’ve modeled and danced extensively for music videos for artists in the UK and around the world, I’ve worked with the likes of Hardy Caprio, Headie One, Aitch, Tione Wayne and more.”
