'Neighbours' Valentina Novakovic teases Natasha shocks

Neighbours star Valentina Novakovic has revealed that she is thrilled to be exploring the background of her character Natasha Williams in a new plotline.

Last month, Neighbours' executive producer Susan Bower announced plans for a "fantastic" story which will see Tash investigate what happened to her late mother, before the truth emerges "in three parts" which will change her life forever.

Speaking of Tash's forthcoming storyline for the first time, Novakovic told Digital Spy: "I've known for a couple of months what is coming but before that, I had to make up my own backstory about Tash so I could get a better handle on her, so this is great now. To have the real story is great, and what a story it is!"

She continued: "We give away the information in stages. First there is a little bit of the story revealed and you think 'Wow', but then there is more and more and more!"

The new plot is expected to begin later this year when Natasha starts getting to know her long-lost aunt Emilia, played by Freya Stafford.

Asked if the atmosphere will be tense between the pair, Novakovic replied: "The only tension is they are seeing each other behind Michael's back but from the start, they get along really well. Although when Tash mentions her mother, Emilia's reaction is quite strange. But there is so much coming up between these two that all this could change!"

Neighbours bosses are currently keeping full details of the storyline under wraps, but Sandy Winton - who plays Michael - recently told Digital Spy that the plot will climax with "a monumental reveal".

> Read our full interview with Neighbours actress Valentina Novakovic