Ally Fowler

Alexandra Fowler (born 6 December 1961) (later Palmer Keegan) in the Grundy series Sons and Daughters from 1982 and 1984, through 327 episodes.

She joined the cast of Neighbours as Zoe Davis in 1986, after being approached by the Grundy Organisation. After deciding not to extend her contract with the serial, Fowler departed in September 1986. She also played a regular role in another Grundy soap Possession (1985) just before it was cancelled. She also appeared in The Flying Doctors and Frankie's House. From 1997, she was a regular lead in Big Sky, alongside actor Gary Sweet.

From June 2013, Fowler began appearing in the first season of Wentworth as Simone "Simmo" Slater and continued in the role through to season 2, episode 6. She reappeared as Slater in season 3, episode 12 in a cameo role. Fowler rejoined the cast of Neighbours in late 2015 as Nene Williams.

In 2022, Fowler joined the cast of miniseries Riptide. Fowler in 2024 gave an extensive interview with the podcast Talking Prisoner, talking about her time on Wentworth, Sons and Daughters and All Saints.

Music As a singer, Fowler is known as one of the four female vocalists of the band Chantoozies (1986–1991), which also included David Reyne. The other three females were Tottie Goldsmith, Eve von Bibra and Angelica La Bozzetta.

After the group disbanded Fowler returned to acting, with roles in Big Sky (1997), All Saints (2005–2007) and Wentworth (2013–2014). From 2012 she has also participated in reunion gigs with Chantoozies. They released a single, "Baby It's You", in April 2014.

Filmography

Television

Film

Stage YearTitleRoleNotes 1996 The Rocky Horror Show Janet Burswood Showroom, Perth 2002 The Vagina Monologues Various Adrian Bohm Productions 2009 The Little Dog Laughed Diane Ensemble Theatre, Sydney 2012 Let the Sunshine Natasha Riverside Theatres Parramatta, Nautilus Theatre, Port Lincoln, Middleback Theatre, Whyalla, Northern Festival Centre, Port Pirie, Hopgood Theatre, Noarlunga Centre, Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre, Mt Gambier, Chaffey Theatre, Renmark with HIT Productions 2012 Rhinestone Rex Monica Ensemble Theatre, Sydney 2014 Face to Face Maureen The Concourse, Sydney with Ensemble Theatre, Sydney 2014 A Conversation Lorin The Concourse, Sydney with Ensemble Theatre, Sydney 2014 Charitable Intent Stella The Concourse, Sydney with Ensemble Theatre, Sydney 2017 Shrine Mary Fortyfivedownstairs, Melbourne with The Kin Collective 2018 Lottie in the Late Afternoon Anne Fortyfivedownstairs, Melbourne 2019 Boojum! Winter School Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide with State Opera of South Australia

Music videos YearArtistTitle1987 Chantoozies "Witch Queen" Chantoozies "He's Gonna Step On You Again"1988 Chantoozies "Wanna Be Up" Chantoozies "Kiss 'n'Tell" 1989 Chantoozies "Come Back to Me" 1990 Chantoozies "Walk On"1991 Chantoozies "Love the One You’re With" Chantoozies "I'll Be There" 2014 Chantoozies "Baby It's You" 2015 Chantoozies "Black and Blue" 2016 Client Liaison "Wild Life"