Heidi Valkenburg

Heidi Valkenburg is an Australian actress, artist and writer.

She began acting at an early age, and her first big break came in 2000 when she was cast for the role of Penny Gallagher in the children's series Crash Zone[1] alongside Cassandra Magrath, Nikolai Nikolaeff, Paul Pantano, Frances Wang, Damien Bodie and Nicky Wendt. Subsequently, this led to roles on other programs; Blue Heelers, Something in the Air and Fergus McPhail. In 2007, Valkenburg was cast as Jessica Wallace on the Australian soap opera Neighbours.[1] Valkenburg admitted she was a fan of the show before joining stating that "It’s always been on (the show) whilst my...family and I have dinner. Hence why [sic] I was so nervous joining the cast! The ... familiar faces freaked me out!"[2] In between these roles she has appeared on various commercials including one for local product Philadelphia cheese spread.[2] Once hosted the children's program Kids' WB on Channel 9 and Go!. She also does various charity works and is a keen photographer and painter. Heidi has exhibited her art work in Melbourne, Australia.

Valkenburg is the third child of six, has three sisters and two brothers.

Filmography

Film

YearFilmRole
2013Bound by BlueMia
2010I Love You TooJenny

Television

YearTV SeriesRoleNote
2015UtopiaAngelaSeries 2, episode 7
2013It's a DateAlison
2012Jack Irish: Black TideRicky's BlondeTV film
2011Winners & LosersKara Martini
Underbelly Files: Tell Them Lucifer was HereGirl behind counterTV film
2010TangleTosloo
2007-2008NeighboursJessica Wallace
2004Fergus McPhailMaddie
2001-2002Something in the AirClaire
2000-2001Crash ZonePenny Gallagher

Short films

YearFilmRole
2013Roy & BetsieBetsie
2012Supermarket DjangoMartina
2009Zombie Holocaust & You!Reporter

References



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