Sally Wells
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Sally Wells is a fictional character
from the Australian Network Ten
soap opera Neighbours
, played by Rowena Mohr. She debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 15 October 1987. During her time in the serial her storylining was centered around her on-screen brother Des and trying to find her biological father. Mohr left the cast after Sally was axed because she didn't fit in with the direction of storytelling producers were aiming for.
(Paul Keane
) and a new love interest for Henry Ramsay (Craig McLachlan
). In September 1987 it was announced that actress Rowena Mohr had been cast as Sally. Of her casting Mohr said she was nervous because the serial was in its peak popularity at the time, but the cast helped her to settle in. The serial's producer axed the character, with Mohr citing that she felt they didn't think Sally fitted in with new storylines they were planning. She then left to pursue projects in the UK, she later revealed that she would never reprise the role.
by her mother Kate. She came to Ramsay Street in search of her father. She finds out Des is her half-brother. Sally becomes close to Eileen Clarke (Myra De Groot
). Together Des and Sally decide to track their father down. They later track him down and are surprised to find him living locally. Malcom is happy to get to know his new found children, they all become close.
Sally then decides to move into a flat locally and stays around. She lets Tony Romeo (Nick Carrafa
) move in with her. Tony begins to pretend he is getting married to Jane Harris (Annie Jones
) when he learns his mother his coming to town. Jane initially plays along with it, but is annoyed to learn Tony has been trying to romance Sally all along. Sally then starts dating Henry Ramsay, they get along well at first spending lots of time together. Henry starts to adore her and they are smitten.
Des' wife Daphne Clarke
(Elaine Smith
) is killed in a car accident, Eileen has a nervous breakdown. These events begin to take their toll on Sally worrying about her new found family. Malcom wins tickets to travel to Europe, he asks Eileen and Sally to join him on his trip. Sally initially isn't certain of what to do, but later decides it's the right thing to do. Henry is left devastated and pleads with her to stay with him. Sally leaves for her new life without Henry.
said Sally's most notable moment was "Finding out she had a brother she didn't know about – Des."
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
from the Australian Network Ten
Network Ten
Network Ten , is one of Australia's three major commercial television networks. Owned-and-operated stations can be found in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, while affiliates extend the network to cover most of the country...
soap opera Neighbours
Neighbours
Neighbours is an Australian television soap opera first broadcast on the Seven Network on 18 March 1985. It was created by TV executive Reg Watson, who proposed the idea of making a show that focused on realistic stories and portrayed adults and teenagers who talk openly and solve their problems...
, played by Rowena Mohr. She debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 15 October 1987. During her time in the serial her storylining was centered around her on-screen brother Des and trying to find her biological father. Mohr left the cast after Sally was axed because she didn't fit in with the direction of storytelling producers were aiming for.
Character creation
The character was created as the sister of Des ClarkeDes Clarke (Neighbours)
Desmond Kingsley "Des" Clarke is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Paul Keane. He made his first on screen appearance on 18 March 1985, the show's first episode.-Stroylines:...
(Paul Keane
Paul Keane
Paul Keane is an Australian actor well known for playing Des Clarke in the soap opera Neighbours. Other TV credits include Bliss and Flight Into Hell. He was trained at the National Institute of Dramatic Art, graduating in 1983....
) and a new love interest for Henry Ramsay (Craig McLachlan
Craig McLachlan
Craig McLachlan is an Australian actor and singer. He appeared in shows such as Sons and Daughters, Neighbours, Bugs and Home and Away.-Biography:...
). In September 1987 it was announced that actress Rowena Mohr had been cast as Sally. Of her casting Mohr said she was nervous because the serial was in its peak popularity at the time, but the cast helped her to settle in. The serial's producer axed the character, with Mohr citing that she felt they didn't think Sally fitted in with new storylines they were planning. She then left to pursue projects in the UK, she later revealed that she would never reprise the role.
Characterisation
Sally is characterised by her constant need to have things her own way. She has been described as a strikingly pretty woman, catching the attention of all the other male characters, especially Henry. Mohr commented during an interview that Sally was controlling, going on to state: "Sally was a bit of a control freak really. I think she liked to think she was easy going but she wasn't at all and she didn't cope very well when things didn't go the way she planned. She was good fun to play actually because she did get a bit cranky at times and said what she thought. I think she was probably just trying to compensate for not really having any parents and having to make her own way in the world."Storylines
Sally had been brought up in PerthPerth, Western Australia
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia. The Perth metropolitan area has an estimated population of almost 1,700,000....
by her mother Kate. She came to Ramsay Street in search of her father. She finds out Des is her half-brother. Sally becomes close to Eileen Clarke (Myra De Groot
Myra De Groot
Myra De Groot was an English-born actress prominent on such Australian television series as The Sullivans, Prisoner and Neighbours. On Neighbours, De Groot played meddling street gossip Eileen Clarke....
). Together Des and Sally decide to track their father down. They later track him down and are surprised to find him living locally. Malcom is happy to get to know his new found children, they all become close.
Sally then decides to move into a flat locally and stays around. She lets Tony Romeo (Nick Carrafa
Nick Carrafa
Nick Carrafa is an Australian actor best known for his television roles as Tony Romeo on the Australian soap opera Neighbours and Alfredo on the comedy series Acropolis Now.-Career:...
) move in with her. Tony begins to pretend he is getting married to Jane Harris (Annie Jones
Annie Jones (actress)
Annie Jones is an Australian actress who is best known for her role as Jane Harris in the soap opera Neighbours. She has won 2 Logie Awards.-Biography:...
) when he learns his mother his coming to town. Jane initially plays along with it, but is annoyed to learn Tony has been trying to romance Sally all along. Sally then starts dating Henry Ramsay, they get along well at first spending lots of time together. Henry starts to adore her and they are smitten.
Des' wife Daphne Clarke
Daphne Clarke
Daphne Rose Clarke is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Elaine Smith. She made her first on-screen appearance in the serial's first episode on 18 March 1985. Daphne a stripper hired for Des Clarke's bucks party and she moved in him. She and Des fell in love...
(Elaine Smith
Elaine Smith (actress)
Elaine Smith found fame as an actress on Australian television.She is best known for her role as Daphne Clarke in the soap opera Neighbours...
) is killed in a car accident, Eileen has a nervous breakdown. These events begin to take their toll on Sally worrying about her new found family. Malcom wins tickets to travel to Europe, he asks Eileen and Sally to join him on his trip. Sally initially isn't certain of what to do, but later decides it's the right thing to do. Henry is left devastated and pleads with her to stay with him. Sally leaves for her new life without Henry.
Reception
The BBCBBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
said Sally's most notable moment was "Finding out she had a brother she didn't know about – Des."