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Love Island 2023: Who is Olivia Hawkins? Age, job and why you might have seen her before

Love Island's Olivia Hawkins is part of the 2023 line-up for the winter edition of the popular dating programme. The Islander - whose family and friends describe as "fun loving and kind hearted" - has said she is ready to settle down and find the love of her life.

Olivia will join nine other cast members when the show returns on Monday, January 16 at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX, including payroll administrator Anna-May Robey from Swansea, farmer and TikTok star Will Young, and student and makeup artist Lana Jenkins. You can see the Love Island 2023 line-up in full here.

Asked what she'll bring to the villa, Olivia said: "I'll bring fun, vibes, I'm a very confident, bubbly person…. maybe a little bit of drama!" Olivia, who falls in love quickly, added: "I’m very loyal and have a big heart.

Read more: Who is Anna-May Robey? Swansea Love Island star's age, job and Instagram

"When I fall, I fall deep so I would give someone 100% of me as long as they give 100% back. I think I’d be an amazing girlfriend." But how old is Olivia, what does she do for a living and how can you follow her on social media? Here are all the details.

Who is Olivia Hawkins?

Olivia is an actress and ring girl from Brighton. Speaking about her claims to fame, Olivia said: "I did a film with Jason Statham and had a nice 10-minute convo about life."

She added: "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."

How old is Olivia Hawkins?

Love Island contestant Olivia Hawkins (ITV)

Olivia is 27 years old. 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."

Is Olivia Hawkinson on Instagram?

You can find Olivia on Instagram at livhawkinss, however, her profile will remain dormant while she is in the villa. Usually, family members and friends take over the contestants' accounts while they are on the show, but the broadcaster has confirmed that nothing will be published on the Islanders' behalf this year.

The change is part of Love Island's duty of care measures and aims to protect both the islanders and their families from the adverse effects of social media. For more showbiz and television stories get our newsletter here.

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