Natalie Medlock
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Natalie Medlock | |
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 Medlock in 2018 | |
| Born | 15 October 1986 Plymouth, England, United Kingdom |
| Occupations | 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) |
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.
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]
