Celeste Loots

Celeste Loots is a South African actress who has found success both locally and internationally. Born on 5 September 1996 in Paarl, she grew up in that town and speaks English and Afrikaans. Her breakthrough role came with the Netflix series One Piece (2023–), which brought her global recognition. On Afrikaans-language television, she has appeared in the Showmax series Trompoppie (2023–2024) and Wyfie (2024–), as well as the kykNET series Straat (2023–2024) and Suidooster (2024–).

Loots attended Paarl Girls' High School and later the Curro School in Durbanville. She initially studied Law at the University of Cape Town, but switched courses and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theatre & Performance in 2019. At 29 years old, she stands 5'7" (170 cm), with brown hair and brown eyes. Her career spans both English and Afrikaans productions, reflecting her bilingual background. With her role in One Piece, she has become a recognizable face for international audiences, while her work in South African series keeps her connected to her roots.