Nathalie Kelley facts for kids
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Nathalie Kelley
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Kelley in 2025
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| Born | 3 March 1984 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Spouse(s) |
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Nathalie Kelley (born March 3, 1984) is an actress from Peru and Australia. She is well-known for playing Neela in the 2006 action movie The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. She has also been in many TV shows. These include Body of Proof (2011–2012), Unreal (2015), The Vampire Diaries (2016–2017), Dynasty (2017–2018), and The Baker and the Beauty (2020).
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Early Life and Moving to Australia
Nathalie Kelley was born on March 3, 1984, in Lima, Peru. Her mother was Peruvian, and her father was Argentine. When Nathalie was three years old, her family moved to Sydney, Australia. She grew up there and went to North Sydney Girls High School.
Nathalie Kelley's Acting Career
Nathalie Kelley started her acting journey in 2005. She has appeared in many movies and TV shows since then.
Early Roles and First Big Movie
In 2005, Nathalie was chosen for a TV show pilot called Mermaid. She played Nikki, a mermaid who was saved by a young man. However, the show was not picked up by the network.
In June 2006, Nathalie got a big role as Neela in the movie The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. This was the third movie in the popular Fast & Furious series.
Movies and Music Videos
After her role in Tokyo Drift, Nathalie appeared in other films. In 2008, she was in a drama film called Loaded. In 2011, she had a small part in the comedy movie Take Me Home Tonight. The same year, she was the main character in the horror film Urban Explorer. This movie was about a group exploring underground areas in Berlin.
Nathalie also appeared in music videos. In 2010, she was the love interest in the music video for Bruno Mars' song "Just the Way You Are". In 2012, she was in the video for "Luna Llena" by Baby Rasta & Gringo.
Television Series Roles
Nathalie Kelley has had many important roles on television.
Becoming a Regular on TV Shows
In 2011, she joined the ABC crime drama Body of Proof. She played Dani Alvarez in ten episodes during the second season. In 2014, she got a regular role in the Lifetime series Unreal.
From 2016 to 2017, Nathalie played Sybil in the final season of The CW's The Vampire Diaries. This was a popular show about vampires.
Main Roles in Popular Series
From 2017 to 2018, Nathalie starred as Cristal in the first season of The CW's Dynasty reboot. This show was about a wealthy family.
In 2020, she took on the lead role of Noa Hamilton in the ABC series The Baker and the Beauty. In 2021, she appeared in the Hallmark movie To Catch a Spy. She is also set to appear in the main role of Samantha in the 2025 series Motorheads.
Personal Life
Nathalie Kelley started dating Jordan "Jordy" Burrows in 2018. They got engaged in April 2018 and were married on April 29, 2018. They separated in 2020.
Filmography
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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| 2006 | The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift | Neela | ||
| 2008 | Loaded | April | ||
| 2011 | Take Me Home Tonight | Beth | ||
| Urban Explorer | Lucia | Also known as The Depraved | ||
| 2012 | The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez | Pretty Annie | ||
| 2014 | Infiltrators | Gin Cross | ||
| With You | Aurelia | Short film | ||
| 2018 | In Like Flynn | Zaca |
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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| 2005 | Mermaid | Nikki | Television pilot | |
| 2010 | Lone Star | Sofia | Episode: "Reverse" | |
| 2011 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Monica Gimble/DJ Drang | Episode: "Hitting for the Cycle" | |
| 2011–2012 | Body of Proof | Dani Alvarez | Recurring role (season 2); 10 episodes | |
| 2015 | Unreal | Grace | Main role (season 1); 10 episodes | |
| Urban Cowboy | Gaby | Fox pilot | ||
| 2016 | Mistresses | Kristen Sorbonne | Episode: "Bridge Over Troubled Water" | |
| Cruel Intentions | Carmen | Unaired NBC pilot | ||
| 2016–2017 | The Vampire Diaries | Sybil | Recurring role; 11 episodes | |
| 2017–2018 | Dynasty | Cristal Carrington / Celia Machado | Main role (season 1); 22 episodes | |
| 2020 | The Baker and the Beauty | Noa Hamilton | Lead role | |
| 2021 | To Catch a Spy | Chloe Day | Hallmark movie | |
| 2025 | Motorheads | Samantha | Main role |
Music Videos
| Year | Artist | Song title | Role | Ref(s) |
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| 2010 | Bruno Mars | "Just the Way You Are" | Love interest | |
| 2012 | Baby Rasta & Gringo | "Luna Llena" | Love Interest | |
| 2018 | Rhye | "Song for you" | Love Interest |
See also
In Spanish: Nathalie Kelley para niños
