Celeste Loots Biography: Parents, Nationality, Age, Boyfriend, Height, Net Worth, Instagram, Movies & TV Shows, Ethnicity

Celeste Loots is a South African actress best known for portraying Kaya in Netflix’s live-action adaptation of One Piece.

She is also recognized for her leading roles in the Afrikaans drama series Trompoppie, Wyfie, Straat, and Suidooster.

Since making her acting debut in 2020, Loots has become one of South Africa’s fastest-rising actresses, earning both national and international recognition.

Celeste Loots
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Celeste Loots
Born:	September 5, 1996 (age 29 years old)
Place of Birth:	Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa
Nationality:	South African
Ethnicity:	White South African
Height:	5 feet 6 inches (168 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Loots
Occupation:	Actress
Net Worth:	$1 million

Early Life and Education

Celeste Loots was born on September 5, 1996, in Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa, to Mr. and Mrs. Loots. She was raised in Paarl, where she grew up speaking both English and Afrikaans.

There is no publicly available information about Celeste Loots’ siblings. From an early age, she displayed a strong interest in performing arts, although she initially planned to pursue a career in law.

She attended Paarl Girls’ High School before completing her secondary education at Curro Durbanville.

Loots later enrolled at the University of Cape Town, where she first studied Law before changing her major.

She graduated in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Performance, a decision that marked the beginning of her professional acting career.

Career

Celeste Loots made her professional acting debut in 2020 as Lily Williams in the television film Home Affairs: A Christmas Tale. She reprised the role in Home Affairs: A Love Story the following year, earning positive attention for her natural screen presence.

These performances helped establish her as a promising newcomer in the South African television industry.

Her international breakthrough came in 2023 when she was cast as Kaya in Netflix’s live-action adaptation of One Piece, based on the bestselling manga by Eiichiro Oda.

Her portrayal of the wealthy heiress received praise from both critics and fans worldwide, significantly raising her international profile.

During the same period, she also starred as Tassia Middleton in Straat and Zanne Peterson in the Showmax teen drama Trompoppie.

In 2024, Loots continued her rise with major roles in Wyfie, where she portrayed Amanda, and the long-running soap opera Suidooster, where she joined the cast as Hanli.

She also made her feature film debut in the historical drama Lilies Not for Me, further demonstrating her versatility across television and film.

Social Media

• Instagram: @celeste.yes

Personal Life

Celeste Loots, 29 years old, stands approximately 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm) tall. She is currently single and has no children.

She prefers to keep her personal life private and has not publicly confirmed any romantic relationships. There is no information about her past relationships.

Outside acting, Loots enjoys travelling, reading, photography, and spending time outdoors.

She has spoken about how changing from law to theatre was one of the most important decisions of her life and continues to advocate for following one’s passion.

Net Worth

Celeste Loots has an estimated net worth of $1 million USD. Her income comes from television series, films, streaming productions, brand partnerships, modeling, and public appearances.

Her success in One Piece and leading South African television dramas has significantly increased her profile in the entertainment industry.

Filmography

Film

• Sporadies Nomadies (2022) – Short film
• The Date (2023) – Short film
• Lilies Not for Me (2024)

Television

• Home Affairs: A Christmas Tale (2020)
• Home Affairs: A Love Story (2021)
• Kampvuur (2023)
• Projek Dina (2023)
• FDR (2023)
• One Piece (2023–present)
• Straat (2023–2024)
• Trompoppie (2023–2024)
• Wyfie (2024–present)
• Suidooster (2024–present)