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Tayne De Villiers Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 14, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth24 April 2001

Age22 Years

BirthplaceSouth Africa

ProfessionModel

NationalitySouth African

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather: Wayne Devilliers; Mother: Nicolette Almeida; Brother: Thiago Cruz; Half sister: Mia Devilliers

Tayne De Villiers Biography

South African model Tayne De Villiers rose to wider recognition after appearing on reality shows in 2023. A University of Cape Town alumnus, he balances a

Early life and background

Tayne De Villiers was born on 24 April 2001 in South Africa. Raised in his home country, he attended the University of Cape Town. During his time there he played rugby and later pursued a short course in marketing and event management between February 2018 and November 2019.

Career

De Villiers began working in events in November 2016 when he joined Lunar Decor & Events in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal as an event assistant. Over the following years he added several roles to his résumé, including positions in close protection and supervision for Skyral Executive Services in Johannesburg in August 2019 and work with wedding planning companies such as ICE Destination Weddings & Executive Lifestyle.

Parallel to his event and security work, De Villiers started modeling in August 2019. His modeling is represented by White Cross Management in Los Angeles. He has appeared in print campaigns and on magazine covers, including features in James Magazine USA and Boys.

On-screen, De Villiers has taken part in reality television. He debuted on Temptation Island India in 2021, which streamed on JioCinema, and in 2023 he appeared on Tropika Island of Treasure on SABC 3. Those appearances helped increase his visibility beyond modeling assignments.

Athletics and training

An active sportsman, De Villiers has training and competitive experience across combat sports and martial arts. He is a trained mixed martial arts fighter and boxer and has competed in MMA fights as well as Taekwondo and Karate championships. He maintains a regular workout routine to support his athletic and modeling commitments.

Public profile

Physically, De Villiers is listed at 178 cm (1.78 m / 5'10") tall and approximately 60 kg (132 lbs). His approximate body measurements include a 38-inch chest, 30-inch waist and 16-inch biceps. He has green eyes, light brown hair and a visible tattoo on his right forearm.

Family and personal life

De Villiers comes from a family involved in security and event planning. His father, Wayne Devilliers, runs a security firm called BBR Security, and his mother, Nicolette Almeida, works as a wedding planner. He has a younger brother, Thiago Cruz, and a half sister named Mia Devilliers. As of 2023 he is unmarried and publicly linked with model Nikita Bhamidipati.

Interests and lifestyle

Outside work, De Villiers enjoys travel and cycling and is known to be an animal lover; he keeps a French bulldog. He also socializes with friends and is noted to drink alcohol at social gatherings.

Latest updates

In 2023 De Villiers broadened his public profile by appearing on Tropika Island of Treasure. He continues to work as a model while remaining active in combat sports and events-related roles.
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Recent Work

Temptation Island India

Reality show debut streamed on JioCinema (2021)

2021
Tropika Island of Treasure

Participant on the South African reality TV show aired on SABC 3

2023
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Career Highlights

  1. Started modeling in August 2019; represented by White Cross Management
  2. Appeared on Temptation Island India (2021)
  3. Appeared on Tropika Island of Treasure (2023)
  4. Featured on magazine covers including James Magazine USA and Boys
  5. Trained MMA fighter and competitor in Taekwondo and Karate championships
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tayne De Villiers born?

24 April 2001

What is Tayne De Villiers known for?

Model

What is Tayne De Villiers’s marital status?

Unmarried