Olivia Junkeer Explained

Olivia Junkeer
Birth Date:11 January 1999
Birth Place:Melbourne, Victoria, Australia[1]
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2016–present

Olivia Junkeer (born 11 January 1999) is an Australian actress, best known for her role as Yashvi Rebecchi in the Australian soap opera Neighbours. She also portrayed the character in the spin-off Erinsborough High. She portrayed Mia in the ABC comedy series Why Are You Like This.

Early life and education

Olivia Junkeer was born on 11 January 1999 in Melbourne, Victoria. Her father is of Sri Lankan descent and her mother is an Australian of European descent.[2] [3] She attended Methodist Ladies’ College in Kew, Victoria.[2] Junkeer was interested in acting from a young age, and throughout her teenage years went to theatre schools in Melbourne.[3]

Career

Junkeer made her television debut in 2017, on the Australian television soap opera Neighbours. She portrayed Yashvi Rebecchi, the oldest child of characters Shane Rebecchi and Dipi Rebecchi.[4] Junkeer left Neighbours in 2021, however she reprised the role in the series’ finale in 2022.

Junkeer plays Mia in the ABC comedy series Why Are You Like This.[5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

In March 2023, Junkeer joined the cast of Binge drama series Strife, which was inspired by Mia Freedman's memoir.[11]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2017–2022, 2023NeighboursYashvi RebecchiMain cast
2018–2021Why Are You Like ThisMiaMain cast
2019Erinsborough HighYashvi RebecchiMain cast
2023-presentStrifeJeetMain cast

Notes and References

  1. Web site: takTalks #21 - Olivia Junkeer. 2023-03-31. YouTube. en-AU.
  2. Web site: Olivia Junkeer.
  3. Web site: A Rising Star: Olivia Junkeer.
  4. Web site: Why Are You Like This star Olivia Junkeer on playing the brilliantly "unlikeable" Mia. 2023-03-31. Digital Spy. 16 April 2021 . en-UK.
  5. Web site: Why Are You Like This.
  6. Web site: Gen-Z shoves Millennials aside – and drop bombs – in new ABC comedy. 2023-03-31. Sydney Morning Herald. 16 February 2021 . en-AU.
  7. News: Why Are You Like This takes aim at Gen Z: 'This is the most humiliating thing I've done'. 2023-03-31. Guardian Australia. 15 February 2021 . en-AU . Watson . Meg .
  8. Web site: Ng. Brian. 2021-04-16. Is America Ready for Australian Sensation 'Why Are You Like This'?. 2023-03-31. Vanity Fair. en-US.
  9. Web site: Why Are You Like This is a fresh voice in Australian comedy. 2023-03-31. news.com.au. en-AU.
  10. Web site: Why Are You Like This? — A Roundtable. 2023-03-31. Liminal Magazine. 17 January 2021 . en-AU.
  11. News: Asher Keddie begins production on Binge original series 'Strife' in long-awaited TV return. 26 March 2023. news.com.au. 27 October 2023.