Times are tough for one of Aussie TV's biggest names
- by
Joshua Joynes
31 May
2021
Once upon a time, Rowena Wallace was the undisputed queen of Australian TV. She dominated the box and became a beloved household name, starring in treasured shows such as
Number 96,
Sons and Daughters, where she played the formidable Patricia Hamilton.
But it’s been nine long years since the showbiz icon last graced the small screen – and her new life of obscurity is proving to be a hard pill to swallow.
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These days, Rowena is out of work, cash-strapped and mourning the life she led before she decided to relocate to the sleepy coastal town of Wonthaggi in Victoria – which she says, in hindsight, took her out of the spotlight.