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Nathalie Kelley is an Australian-Peruvian actress best known for her performances in the film The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift and the ABC television series Baker and the Beauty. Her work in film and television has earned her recognition for portraying strong and dynamic characters, as well as for her advocacy for cultural representation in media.
Born on October 5, 1985, in Lima, Peru, Nathalie Kelley is of mixed heritage. Her mother is Peruvian, while her father is of Argentine descent. Facing economic hardship, her family relocated to Sydney, Australia, when she was two years old in search of better living conditions and opportunities. Settling in Australia played a pivotal role in shaping her upbringing and identity.
Kelley grew up multilingual and multicultural. She is fluent in English and Portuguese—the latter of which she learned during her summer visits to Brazil, where she spent significant time, including a period living in São Paulo. This exposure to multiple cultures has significantly influenced both her personal life and her career choices.
Nathalie Kelley showed academic promise from an early age. She began her education in Sydney and later attended the prestigious North Sydney Girls High School, an institution known for its notable alumni, including actress Nicole Kidman. One of her classmates was actress Thea Gumbert. After graduating high school, she enrolled at the University of New South Wales, where she earned a degree in Political Science.
Though Kelley pursued academics, her passion for acting dates back to her childhood. Despite not receiving formal training in the performing arts, her natural talent and determination led her to pursue a professional acting career—a decision that would eventually result in international recognition and a respectable net worth.
In 2018, Nathalie Kelley married Jordy Burrows. Though her personal life remains largely private, her marriage garnered public attention at the time of their union. She is also known for actively using her platform to support cultural and social causes that align with her values.
Kelley began her on-screen career with appearances in television shows such as Lone Star and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. However, her breakthrough came in 2006 with her role as Neela in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, the third installment in the Fast and Furious franchise. This role brought her widespread recognition and opened doors for further opportunities in both television and film.
She has also worked in music videos, notably appearing in Bruno Mars’ video for "Just the Way You Are." Her acting endeavors have contributed to an estimated net worth of $2 million.
Nathalie Kelley played the role of Noa Hamilton in ABC’s romantic comedy-drama Baker and the Beauty. The show, which premiered in 2020, centered on a fictional romance between an international celebrity and a working-class baker from Miami. Despite its dedicated fanbase and cultural resonance, the show was canceled after one season.
In response to the cancellation, Kelley expressed disappointment and emphasized the importance of diverse representation in media. She shared her views through a public statement and supported a Change.org petition aiming to revive the series on another platform. “Now more than ever, the world is waking up to the importance of diversity and representation on our televisions,” Kelley stated. “We want networks to commit wholeheartedly to ensuring that BIPOC, LATINX, and LGBTQ+ people, and other marginalized groups, get a chance to tell our stories.”
Her advocacy highlighted themes of inclusion, unity, and empathy—values she believes are critical in shaping contemporary media narratives. Through both her roles and public commentary, Kelley has positioned herself not only as a talented actress but also as a vocal supporter of equitable representation in the entertainment industry.
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