An Aries born in Portland, Oregon, Snellman is the
daughter of Heidi Snellman, a theater actress and mother, and Robert
Doane Hoag a painter. She has one younger sibling Ruben
Bansie-Snellman, who is a working actor.
Natascha was raised in Portland, Seattle, and Amsterdam, she made her
acting debut as a child with a small role in a Dutch Television series.
Growing up she studied drama and ballet, and often performed on the
streets of Amsterdam. After attending an Arts Magnet School, she
continued studying fine art, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Fine Art
and a Master's degree in Fine Art.