An actress and a musician, Natalia Tena is a dual-threat entertainer who does equally well in both terrains. As an actress, she is best known for her role as Nymphadora Tonks in the Harry Potter film series, as well as the role of wildling Osha in HBO’s hit Game of Thrones series. Music-wise, Tena has had some success with his band Molotov Jukebox. Here’s a look at how Tena rose to the top of the UK entertainment scene.
Natalia Tena – Organic
Tena was born Natalia Gastiain Tena on November 1, 1984 in London. Raised in a family of musicians, she developed a passion for music from an early age and was playing the piano at the age of 5. She attended a mixed boarding school and an independent school, Bedales School in Steep, Petersfield, Hampshire, England..
Tena was one of the savages at school and at one point she was almost expelled for smoking. However, his bad behavior caused his teacher to recommend that he take action, which ultimately led to his starring role in the 2002 romantic comedy film About a Boy
After her studies she returned to London where she busked for money along the London Underground routes. She then joined the Kneehigh theater group where she not only honed her acting skills but also began learning to play the accordion.
After her debut, Tena’s next big gig was a 2002 stage play called Gone to Earth where she played the lead role of Hazel. Tena would spend the next few years building up her resume – landing roles in movies, TV shows, and stages. She starred in the theatrical production Nuits au cirque and had parts in TV shows; Doctors, and Life After Death
And then, in 2007, Tena got her first big break when she landed the role of Nymphadora Tonks in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the fifth installment in the Harry Potter film series. She then reprized the role in subsequent Harry Potter films; Half-Blood Prince, and Deathly Hallows – Parts 1 & 2. Her role in the wildly popular film series led her to more widespread recognition and set the tone for the next level of her career.
Her next major film was the rock n’ roll romantic comedy, You Instead (2011) where she played the lead role. She then landed the role of Osha on HBO ‘s Game of Thrones and would appear in 16 episodes of the TV series.
Tena has had starring roles in other television series such as Residue, Refugees, Wisdom of the Crowd, and Origin. Some of his other notable films include; Bel Ami, 10,000 km, and Anchor and Hope
While building her filmography, Natalia Tena did not neglect her musical side. With her group, Molotov Jukebox, of which she is both a singer and an accordionist, Tena has released at least two albums and toured to promote each album. Their debut album, Carnival Flower was released in 2014.
family, parents
Natalia Tena comes from a modest background. His love for entertainment comes from his parents María Gastiain and Jesús Andrew Gastiain, both musicians in their own right. His mother, Maria, is Spanish and comes from Extremadura, while his father is of Basque origin.
Growing up, Tena’s family bonded through music, as she once recalled in an interview. His mother played guitar and sang with his father and aunt. When she was 5 years old, Tena’s mother started teaching her to play the piano. Although his parents loved music, they never really pursued it as a full-time career, but continued to work in other fields. His father, Jesús, is a carpenter by profession while his mother was a secretary.
Height and other facts
1. Natalia Tena is of average height and is around 5 feet 5 inches tall.
2. She has dual Spanish nationality, her country of origin and the United Kingdom where she was born.
3. Trilingual, Tena is fluent in English, Spanish and Basque.
4. In her spare time, Tena enjoys reading, jogging and cooking (especially lasagna).
5. Tena was in a relationship with Sam Apley, her bandmate Molotov Jukebox.
6. Fellow British actress Oona Chapli, who starred with her in GOT, is one of her best friends.
7. Natalia Tena’s net worth has been estimated at $5 million.
8. One of his all-time favorite actresses is Helena Bonham Carter.
9. Her only social media account is on Twitter, she doesn’t have an Instagram or Facebook account.
