Summary
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.
Natalie Medlock | |
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| Born | 15 October 1986 Plymouth, England, United Kingdom |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, writer, producer |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Notable work | Shortland Street (TV 2011–2012) |
| Height | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) |
| Partner | Robbie Magasiva (2011–2022) |
Biography edit
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 Toi Whaakari: New Zealand Drama School, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting) in 2007.[1] 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.[2][3]
Personal life edit
Since 2011 Medlock is in a relationship with former Shortland Street alumni, Robbie Magasiva, the couple divides their time between Australia and New Zealand.[4] They first met in 2009 doing a play called "Christ Almighty!" [5] Medlock recalls it was her costume that earned Magasiva's heart [6] In 2015 the pair went on stage again with Christ Almighty with the Wentworth cast [7] to raise money for the homeless. The couple attributes love and therapy for their long-term relationship.[8]
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 back in the United Kingdom. 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.[9]
Filmography edit
Film edit
- 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 2: Fire of Faith (2019) as Jean Groberg[10]
- 2021 – There’s no ‘I’ in Threesome as Zoe
- 2022 - ‘’Nude Tuesday’’
TV work edit
- 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 edit
- ^ "Graduate". www.toiwhakaari.ac.nz. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ^ 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". 6 September 2014.
- ^ "The Basement Presents Christ Almighty | Scoop News".
- ^ "SnapChat: Natalie Medlock won Robbie Magasiva's heart by 'flashing her merkin'".
- ^ "Wentworth cast lend a hand for the homeless | TV Tonight".
- ^ "Depression, Anxiety and Devotion: Robbie Magasiva and Natalie Medlock on How Love and Therapy Saved Them".
- ^ "Depression, Anxiety and Devotion: Robbie Magasiva and Natalie Medlock on How Love and Therapy Saved Them".
- ^ Sean P. Means (27 February 2018). "A sequel to the Mormon missionary drama 'The Other Side of Heaven' starts shooting in April". Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 30 July 2018.