Jaime Ridge

Jaime Dylan Ridge
Born (1993-08-23) 23 August 1993
Manly, New South Wales, Australia
Residence Auckland, New Zealand
Education Diocesan School for Girls
King's College
Alma mater The University of Auckland
Occupation Student, Socialite, Model, Personality
Agent Sara Tetro of 62 Models Management
Known for The Ridges
Partner(s) Josh Bloxham (2013–present)
Parent(s) Matthew and Sally Ridge
Relatives Boston Ridge
Astin York Parore
Mclane Parore
London Luca Ridge

Jaime Dylan Ridge is a New Zealand celebrity. In 2012 Ridge appeared alongside her mother Sally in The Ridges, a documentary reality TV show about their everyday lives.[1]

Early life

Ridge's parents are New Zealand rugby player and former All Black Matthew Ridge, and Sally Ridge. Growing up, Ridge was often in the public eye and appeared in gossip magazines.[2][3]

Ridge was born in Manly, Australia, in 1993 and the family returned to New Zealand in 1997 so Matthew could captain the Auckland Warriors.[4] Jaime lived at 10 Amiria Street, Saint Marys Bay (in 2013 the most expensive suburb in the city).[5] In 1998 the Ridges built a 794sqm, 3-storey[6] house at the address.

From 2004, Ridge lived at 41 Arthur Street, Freemans Bay, with her mother and her mother's fiance [7] former Black Cap cricket player and businessman Adam Parore. After living in the house for two months, the family discovered numerous problems[7][8] including rat infestation.[7] The house was eventually demolished and a new house built in 2007.[7]

To celebrate Ridge's 16th birthday in 2009, she and Sally went on a 'trip of a lifetime' to Paris, London, Los Angeles and New York.[9]

Following Sally's split with Parore, she reportedly 'sought refuge' from former underwear model Nicky Watson.[10] Eventually Ridge lived on Crummer Road, Grey Lynn[11] in a 3-bedroom house purchased in 2011.[12] In 2012 the family moved to the 13-bedroom[13] Herne Bay 'boarding house' Sally was seen purchasing in their television show The Ridges.[1] A self-confessed 'clean freak', Ridge found it difficult to adapt to her less privileged circumstances.[2]

Career

In 2012, age 19, Ridge and her mother starred in their own six-part reality television show The Ridges, based around Ridge and mother Sally's everyday life.[14] She was reportedly paid $24,000 for the series.[14]

While the first episode debuted in the top five evening shows, the show quickly fell in the ratings.[15][16] Despite the finale regaining viewers,[17] in early 2013 TV3 announced the show would not be renewed for a second series.[18]

Ridge did some modelling for the clothing company that Sally and Parore established in 2004[10] and describes modelling in print media, catwalks and music videos as a temporary side job.[2] Along with Sally, Ridge is represented by agent Sara Tetro.[19][20][21]

In October 2013 Ridge starred in her friend, New Zealand rapper PNC's music video When I Fall Asleep.

In February 2014, Ridge and mother Sally spoke out against online bullying following the death of New Zealand celebrity Charlotte Dawson.[22] Previously, Ridge had publicly criticised an opinion article speculating as to the cause of Dawson's death.[22] ONE News reported Ridge as being one of the most followed New Zealanders on social media.[22]

In August 2014, Jaime collaborated on a jewellery line for women and men with local designer Lindi Kingi.[23]

Family

In the first episode of The Ridges, Ridge claimed that while Sally and her were best friends,[2][24] she hadn't spoken to her father in years.[2] Ridge has expressed sadness at not meeting new half-brother London Ridge, father Matthew's son with current partner Carly Binding,[25] former member of New Zealand girl group TrueBliss and solo artist.[2] Ridge and Matthew had reconciled by early 2014.[26]

Sally describes Ridge as very family-orientated, and having a lot of responsibility for younger brother Boston, and half siblings Astin and Mclane 'Chicky'.[27] Jaime has voiced her intentions to have her own children young, to have a relationship with them like she has with her mother.[27]

Education

After moving to New Zealand, Ridge was educated at Diocesan School for Girls.[28] In 2010,[29] she moved to Diocesan's brother school, King's College.[30]

Ridge has been studying Law and Commerce at The University of Auckland since 2011.[2] In The Ridges, Sally revealed that due to financial pressure following her split with Adam Parore,[20] Ridge chose to go directly to university after Year 12, so Sally could save the over $20,000 annual fees charged to attend King's College.[30]

In contrast to a perceived 'vacuous' personality[1] and lack of intelligence,[13] Ridge is a self-described 'nerd'. On The Ridges, both Ridge and Sally described Ridge as studious, and she is seen studying during a modelling job.[20]

Charity work

During The Ridges, Ridge agreed to participate in a charity boxing match.[20] The show covered Ridge training for 7 weeks with father Matthew's former-Warrior team mate Monty Betham. Already underweight Ridge was pressured to lose 5 kg in one week,[19] dropping to just over 60 kg.[31] The show culminated in Ridge winning the 'KFC Godfather of All Fight Nights'[1] match against fellow TV3 reality television star Rosanna Arkle of The GC.

In November 2013 Ridge acted as the face of Dress for Success Auckland's charitable fundraiser sale The Great Designer Sale.[32]

In August 2014, Ridge produced a piece of art for ANZ Daffodil Day Art Auction charity art auction. The proceeds of the auction went to the Cancer Society of New Zealand.[33]

Personal life

In 2011 Jaime dated 20-year-old Whangarei-born former Auckland Grammar School student, 2009 ASB Boys Hockey Young Sportsperson of the Year[34] and Junior Black Stick[35] Dwayne Rowsell.[36] In January 2012 Ridge left Rowsell for rugby player and boxer Sonny Bill Williams.[36] The couple ended their relationship by mid-March.[37]

Josh Bloxham

Jaime's current boyfriend is New Zealand basketball player Josh Bloxham, who she has been dating since early 2013.[27]

Bloxham was born outside of Christchurch, but Blenheim-raised.[38] He played for Nelson College, and has played for the Nelson Giants from age 15.[38] After twice being a member of the national Under-18 team, he was a member of the 2009 Junior Tall Blacks in Wellington.[38] In 2012 he was named a member of the Tall Blacks.[39] He was one of the youngest ever Tall Blacks at age 17.[40]

The couple met in Auckland while Bloxham was playing for the New Zealand Breakers.[41] Bloxham moved in with Ridge and her mother Sally in mid-late 2013,[27] and accompanied Ridge, Sally, and Fenning to court against Sally's former partner Adam Parore in September 2013.[42]

In 2014 he played for the Nelson Giants.[43][44] In June 2014, Bloxham trialed for the Tall Blacks for the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain.[43] He has also studied Accounting at Massey University in Auckland.[44]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Stuff.co.nz (24 August 2012), "Ridges show true colours on TV show", Stuff.co.nz, retrieved 17 October 2013
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Episode 1". The Ridges. Series 1. 12 September 2012. TV3.
  3. ↑ "Interview – Meet the Ridges". Retrieved 17 October 2013.
  4. ↑ "Matthew Ridge". Retrieved 17 October 2013.
  5. ↑ Ninness, Greg (22 September 2013), "Rise of the million-dollar home", Stuff.co.nz, retrieved 17 October 2013
  6. ↑ Milne, Rebecca (25 November 2007), "Ridge in leaky home wrangle", The New Zealand Herald, retrieved 20 April 2014
  7. 1 2 3 4 Gibson, Anne (18 June 2007), "Celebrities' new home rising to replace rat-infested villa", The New Zealand Herald, retrieved 20 April 2014
  8. ↑ Dey, Bob (6 February 2006), "Parore describes how century-old house falling down round family's ears", The Bob Dey Property Report, retrieved 20 April 2014
  9. ↑ Dey, Bob (18 January 2010), "Sally Ridge's nightmare before Christmas", The Bob Dey Property Report, retrieved 20 April 2014
  10. 1 2 Rushworth, Anna and Glucina, Rachel (23 May 2010), "High-flying Kiwis' clothing companies in strife", The New Zealand Herald, retrieved 21 April 2014
  11. ↑ Glucina, Rachel (23 May 2011), "Sally Ridge's online garage sale", The New Zealand Herald, retrieved 17 October 2013
  12. ↑ New Zealand Woman's Weekly (7 February 2011), "Sally Ridge: My new life resolution", New Zealand Woman's Weekly, retrieved 20 April 2014
  13. 1 2 "The Ridges – About". Retrieved 17 October 2013.
  14. 1 2 MSN NZ staff (14 August 2012), "The Ridges starts next month", MSN.co.nz, retrieved 17 October 2013
  15. ↑ Stuff.co.nz (20 September 2012), "The Ridges' ratings take a dive", Stuff.co.nz, retrieved 17 October 2013
  16. ↑ "The Ridges – the ratings so far". Retrieved 17 October 2013.
  17. ↑ Stuff.co.nz (18 October 2012), "The Ridges finish on a ratings high", Stuff.co.nz, retrieved 17 October 2013
  18. ↑ Stuff.co.nz (1 February 2013), "No second series for The Ridges", Stuff.co.nz, retrieved 17 October 2013
  19. 1 2 Simich, Ricardo and Pickering, Andy (15 July 2012), "'We're good people' – the Ridges on SBW, boxing, and reality TV", The New Zealand Herald, retrieved 17 October 2013
  20. 1 2 3 4 "Episode 2". The Ridges. Series 1. 19 September 2012. TV3.
  21. ↑ "Jaime Ridge". Retrieved 17 October 2013.
  22. 1 2 3 ONE News (25 February 2014), "Charlotte Dawson article 'sickens' Jaime Ridge", Television New Zealand, retrieved 25 February 2014
  23. ↑ Daly, Michael (25 August 2014). "What the gossip mags say". Stuff.co.nz Entertainment. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
  24. ↑ Fleming, Donna (18 June), "Mum & Me: Sally’s rock", New Zealand Woman's Weekly, retrieved 17 October 2013 Check date values in: |date= (help)
  25. ↑ Glucina, Rachel (17 November 2010), "Matthew Ridge welcomes new son", The New Zealand Herald, retrieved 17 October 2013
  26. ↑ Radio New Zealand (31 May 2012), "Glamour undercard for Cameron-Barrett bout revealed", Radio New Zealand, retrieved 17 October 2013
  27. 1 2 3 4 Stuff.co.nz (17 October 2013), "What the gossip mags say", Stuff.co.nz, retrieved 17 October 2013
  28. ↑ "The Ridges", Yahoo! Lifestyle, 11 May 2012, retrieved 17 April 2014
  29. ↑ Lewis, Rebecca and Glucina, Rachel (4 July 2010), "Tough times for Sally Ridge", The New Zealand Herald, retrieved 17 October 2013
  30. 1 2 Roxburgh, Tracey (30 March 2012), "Demand quantified for private school", The Otago Daily Times, retrieved 17 October 2013
  31. ↑ "Episode 6". The Ridges. Series 1. 17 October 2012. TV3.
  32. ↑ Stuff.co.nz (24 November 2013), "Power of dressing for success", Stuff.co.nz, retrieved 24 November 2013
  33. ↑ Press Release – ANZ New Zealand, "Bidding open for famous Kiwis' Daffodil Day art", Auckland Scoop = 18 August 2014, retrieved 21 August 2014
  34. ↑ "Boys Hockey winner Dwayne Rowsell from Auckland Grammar School". Retrieved 17 October 2013.
  35. ↑ "Dwayne Rowsell". Retrieved 17 October 2013.
  36. 1 2 Hurley, Bevan (29 January 2012), "Hockey player loses his girl to Sonny Bill", Stuff.co.nz, retrieved 17 October 2013
  37. ↑ Stuff.co.nz (16 March 2006), "Sonny Bill Williams and Jaime Ridge split", Stuff.co.nz, retrieved 17 October 2013
  38. 1 2 3 Media release (29 June 2009), "Junior Tall Blacks profile – Josh Bloxham", 3 News, retrieved 10 July 2014
  39. ↑ "Tall Blacks 2012: Josh Bloxham". Retrieved 10 July 2014.
  40. ↑ APNZ (18 June 2012), "Basketball: Four new names in Tall Blacks", The New Zealand Herald, retrieved 10 July 2014
  41. ↑ McNae, Pete (6 June 2013), "Sport star moves to society pages", Stuff.co.nz, Nelson Mail, retrieved 10 July 2014
  42. ↑ Manning, Brendan (18 September 2013), "Ridge/Parore split: 'She didn't want to know'", The New Zealand Herald, retrieved 17 October 2013
  43. 1 2 Henry, Leon (25 July 2014), "Basketball: Henry, Te Rangi omitted from Tall Blacks trial", The New Zealand Herald, retrieved 10 July 2014
  44. 1 2 McNae, Pete (31 October 2013), "Backcourt duo commit future to Nelson Giants", Stuff.co.nz Sport, retrieved 10 July 2014
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