Olivia Junkeer
Biography
Olivia Junkeer is an Australian actress. She made her television debut in 2017 as Yashvi Rebecchi in the soap opera Neighbours, playing the role until 2021 and returning for the series finale in 2022. She also portrayed the character in the spin-off Erinsborough High. Junkeer played Mia in the ABC comedy series Why Are You Like This, and appeared in the Binge drama series Strife, adapted from Mia Freedman's memoir.
Known For & Full Filmography6 Titles
Drama Series - 1985, 16 episodes • as Yashvi Rebecchi
Neighbours is an Australian television soap opera. The show's storylines concern the domestic and professional lives of the people who live and work in Erinsborough, a fictional suburb of Melbourne, Victoria. The series primarily centres around the residents of Ramsay Street, a short cul-de-sac, and its neighbouring areas, the Lassiters complex, which includes a bar, hotel, cafe, news office and park. Neighbours began with three families created by Watson – the Ramsays, the Robinsons and the Clarkes. Watson said that he wanted to show three families who are friends living in a small street. The Robinsons and the Ramsays had a long history and were involved in an ongoing rivalry.
Drama Series - 2023, 16 episodes • as Jeet
Modern, imperfect publisher Evelyn Jones goes from lounge room blogger to becoming a force in women’s media.
Drama Series - 2021, 16 episodes • as Mia
Penny and Mia are best friends, but they are not good for each other or anyone else. Leaving a path of destruction in their wake wherever they go, they say and do what they want - regardless of the consequences.
Drama Series - 2019, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
A spin-off series from the Australian soap, Neighbours. A spin-off Soap from Neighbours. The series centres on a group of students preparing for final exams, and the issues they are facing, including "bullying, mental illness, sexuality, cultural diversity, parental and peer pressure, and teacher-student relationships. It features regular characters from Neighbours, as well as new cast members. The cast includes Olivia Junkeer (Yashvi Rebecchi), Georgie Stone (Mackenzie Hargreaves), Lachlan Millar (Richie Amblin), Benny Turland (Hendrix Greyson), Grace O'Sullivan, and Darius Amarfio-Jefferson. The 22-minute episodes are directed by Jonathon Dutton and produced by Natalie Lynch.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Jess
When her housemate sublets their room for the week, Jess suddenly finds herself sharing a hallway with a complete stranger.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Chloe
On opening night of her feminist reimagining of Oedipus Rex, an egotistical theatre director stops at nothing to save her own career, even if it means destroying the company and her relationship with her wife.