Rowena Wallace, a talented English-born Australian actress, has made a significant mark in the world of television soap opera. Her most notable role to date is that of Patricia "Pat the Rat" Hamilton/Morrell/Palmer in the popular Australian soap opera Sons and Daughters, for which she won a prestigious Gold Logie award, becoming the first soap star to achieve this feat.
Born on August 23, 1947, Rowena Wallace was an only child, and her early life was marked by a move to Australia with her parents when she was just five years old. The family settled in the state of Queensland, where Wallace would spend the majority of her childhood and formative years.
As she entered her teenage years, Wallace's parents encouraged her to pursue a more conventional path, attending a business college at the age of fifteen. However, she had already developed a passion for acting and decided to follow her dreams, despite her parents' initial reservations.
In order to support herself while pursuing her acting career, Wallace joined an advertising agency, where she worked during the day while continuing to perform in local theatre productions at night. This unique blend of daytime employment and nocturnal thespian pursuits allowed her to hone her craft and build a reputation as a talented and dedicated actress, ultimately leading to her breakout role in Sons and Daughters and her subsequent Gold Logie win.
