Valentina Novakovic

Winning fans in both hemispheres, Valentina Novakovic first began her career on screen in her native Australia, following in the footsteps of her successful sister, actor Bojana Novakovic. Born to Serbian parents, Novakovic enjoyed a normal childhood, indulging in a love of the outdoors and the Harry Potter series. When her ambitions later turned to acting, Novakovic's unique background lent her a distinct presence in front of the camera-one that won her a role on the popular and long running Australian soap opera "Neighbours" (7 Network, 1985-) in 2011. Novakovic would play the tempestuous Natasha Williams on the series for three years, during which time she became friends with co-star Margot Robbie. Despite her character having become something of a fan favorite, she left the series in 2013 after filming a whopping 300 episodes to pursue new projects. After appearing in a small role in the Australian sci-fi drama "Kerion" (2014), Novakovic relocated to the United States, where she made her American debut in a TV movie for the Lifetime Network called "Unwanted Guest" (Lifetime, 2016), playing a girl whose life is turned upside down when the friend she invited to stay with her family becomes unhinged.