Lilian Dikmans (born 12 December 1985) is an Australian model and founder of Real Food Healthy Body from Melbourne, who has become the first Australian model simultaneously partaking in Muay Thai bouts.[1][2][3]
Modelling career
Dikmans was represented by Vivien's Models in Australia.[4] Signing with the modelling agency shortly after finishing high school she worked as a model while completing her university studies appearing in television commercials for Sony,[5] Just Car Insurance [6] and Just Jeans.[7]
After completing her university studies Dikmans worked as a lawyer before returning to modelling in late 2016. Shortly after her return, she was cast as the hero in national television commercials for Pure Blonde[8] and Kmart Australia.[9]
A model in the fitness space,[10] Dikmans appeared on the August 2017 cover of Women's Health and Fitness Magazine[11] with a feature article covering her career and body secrets.[12]
In February 2019 Dikmans appeared as the hero in a FordFocus ST Line TV Commercial, featuring her Muay Thai skills.[17]
In April 2019 Dikmans was cast in four-episode Ford "Like You Mean It" mini-series alongside world champion surfer Harley Ingleby, Australian DJ Tigerlily, and motivational speaker and podcaster Matt Purcell.[18]
In July 2019 Dikmans appeared in the Maybelline "Generation Fluid" campaign covering her varied career.[19] The same month she was featured on the Top 10 Fashion Models in Melbourne by Australia's Top Models alongside Alice Burdeu, Montana Cox, Martha Christie, among others.[20]
In January 2020 Dikmans was on the Fitness First Australia magazine cover.[21]
Lilian Dikmans is a founder of Real Food Healthy Body. Launched in 2013, Real Food Healthy Body shares sweet and savoury recipes,[22][23] catering for a gluten-free diet and suit a variety of other dietary requirements.[24] These include grain free, low FODMAP, low fructose, dairy free for milk allergy, nut free for tree nut allergy, vegetarianism and veganism.
Dikmans launched Real Food Healthy Body as a place to share her recipes after she published Raw Desserts ebook.[25]
A number of Real Food Healthy Body recipes developed by Dikmans have been featured in various international publications, including Cauliflower and Sweet Potato Soup[26] in Independent Online and Shakshuka with Fresh Tomatoes and Spinach[27] in BuzzFeed.
Dikmans commenced fighting Muay Thai in late 2016 and made her pro debut on 4 March 2017, scoring a unanimous decision against Kiri Dale at the Roots 2: Jammin event held at St Kilda Town Hall.[28]
Dikmans fought Paris Rose at Domination Muay Thai 21 held on October 27, 2018 in Perth, Australia.[29] The bout ended in a unanimous draw.[30]
