Born: November 12, 1984 in

While Natalia Tena's recent casting as Nymphadora Tonks for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenixmarked her first role in a blockbuster film franchise, the 22-year-old British star has already been featured in a number of films and plays around the United Kingdom. A former Bedales student, Natalia has appeared in films such as "Mrs. Henderson Presents" and "About a Boy," during the latter of which she donned a bubblegum pink wig to play the part of spunky punk Ellie. Ms. Tena has also worked on stage and on the small screen, landing parts in such plays as "Bronte and "Nights at the Circus," as well as being featured on the UK television program "Casualty." Natalia Tena hosted the special making of feature for the "Order of the Phoenix" DVD, and will reprise her role as the Hufflepuff Auror inHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.