Natalie Medlock
| Natalie Medlock | |
|---|---|
| Born |
15 October 1986 Plymouth, England, United Kingdom |
| Residence |
Auckland, New Zealand Melbourne, Australia |
| Occupation | Actress, writer, producer |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Notable work | Shortland Street (TV 2011–2012) |
| Height | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) |
| Partner(s) | Robbie Magasiva (2011–present) |
Natalie Medlock (born 15 October 1986) is a British-born New Zealand actress and writer best known for her role in Shortland Street as nurse Jill Kingsbury which she played from 3 February 2011 to 16 January 2012.
Biography
Medlock was born and raised in Plymouth, until her parents moved to New Zealand in 1999 with her sister Kate Medlock. The family settled on a drystock farm in Te Puke's Maniatutu Rd. Medlock threw herself into schoolwork, horse riding, piano and performing arts, her teacher inspired and mentored her in stage work. After finishing Year 13, Medlock went to Wellington's top drama school, Toi Whaakari, and her big break came with Shortland Street. Despite only being a year on the long running soap the tragic death of the character saddened fans. Medlock also wrote an episode of the soap.[1][2]
Personal life
Since 2011 Medlock is in a relationship with former Shortland Street alumni, Robbie Magasiva, the couple divides their time between Australia and New Zealand.[3] In 2015 Medlock wrote acted and directed the play "Christ Almighty!" (to raise money for the homeless) alongside boyfriend Robbie Magasiva and his fellow Wentworth co-stars Danielle Cormack, Nicole da Silva and Bernard Curry.[4]
Medlock revealed she suffers from anxiety and depression the actress and director opened up about its ups and downs and how she had to rely on Magasiva with her family being away in England. After her mental health improved with therapy, medication and support of Magasiva, it inspired her to do a new play called "Near Death Experience" in 2018. [5]
Filmography
Film
- 2007 – Bad Trip (Short) as English Girl
- 2006 – Wrapped (Short) as Anushka le Coq
- 2016 – The Ex Men as Mary Johnson
- 2019 – The Other Side of Heaven II: Fire of Faith (2019) as Jean Groberg[6]
TV work
- 2009 – Diplomatic Immunity Grace
- 2010 – Feedback – Natalie
- 2011–12 – Shortland Street – Jill Kingsbury
- 2012 – Auckland Daze – Natalie
- 2012 – The Almighty Johnsons – Natalie
- 2014 – It's a Date – Karen
- 2014 – Timothy – nurse
- 2015 – Funny Girls
- 2015 – The Yeti Show (Web Series)
- 2016 – The Video Store – customer
- 2016 – Our NZ Escape – presenter
- 2016 – 1953 – London Reporter
- 2018 – Roman Empire: Julius Caesar - Master of Rome – Servilia
References
- ↑ Gibbs, Carly (18 February 2012). "Teacher inspired Shortland Street actress" – via The New Zealand Herald.
- ↑ "Natalie Medlock: 'my side of the story'".
- ↑ "Robbie Magasiva breaking out".
- ↑ "Wentworth cast lend a hand for the homeless". 25 November 2015.
- ↑ https://www.nowtolove.co.nz/lifestyle/sex-relationships/robbie-magasiva-and-partner-natalie-medlock-on-depression-and-anxiety-38593
- ↑ Sean P. Means (February 27, 2018). "A sequel to the Mormon missionary drama 'The Other Side of Heaven' starts shooting in April". Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved July 30, 2018.