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Born Again (Wentworth)
The second season of the crime drama television series " Wentworth" premiered on May 20, 2014, on the Australian network SoHo. The season consisted of 12 episodes and was executive produced by Fremantle Media's drama director, Jo Porter. The storyline continued three months after Bea Smith's actions in the previous season, including the murder of Jacs Holt and the rise of Franky Doyle as the top dog among the inmates. The introduction of a new governor, Joan Ferguson, brought further complexity to the season's events. The season gained several nominations and awards. Cast Regular * Danielle Cormack as Bea Smith * Nicole da Silva as Franky Doyle * Kate Atkinson as Deputy Governor Vera Bennett * Celia Ireland as Liz Birdsworth * Shareena Clanton as Doreen Anderson * Aaron Jeffery as Matthew "Fletch" Fletcher * Robbie Magasiva as Will Jackson * Katrina Milosevic as Sue "Boomer" Jenkins * Pamela Rabe as Governor Joan Ferguson Recurring * Socratis Otto as Maxine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danielle Cormack
Danielle Cormack (born 26 December 1970 )is a New Zealand stage and screen actress. She was one of the original cast members of the long-running soap opera ''Shortland Street'', though she is also known for her role as the Amazon Ephiny in the television series '' Xena: Warrior Princess'', Cynthia Ross in ''The Cult'', and Shota in '' Legend of the Seeker''. Other works include the 2009 film, '' Separation City'', and the Australian series ''Rake''. Acting career Danielle Cormack is a stage and screen actress from New Zealand. She portrayed notorious Sydney underworld figure Kate Leigh in '' Underbelly: Razor'', and doctor Rory Finch in '' Jack Irish''. From 2012 she starred as Bea Smith in the Foxtel prison drama '' Wentworth,'' for four years, before leaving the show in 2016. The role of Bea Smith was originally played by Val Lehman. in ''Prisoner''. Cormack has since appeared regularly at Wentworth-related events in the US and the UK, and hosted the 2023 New Jersey Ev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joan Ferguson (Wentworth)
Joan Ferguson is a fictional character in the Australian television series '' Wentworth,'' who serves as the main antagonist from season two to season five. Joan is portrayed by actress Pamela Rabe. Her storylines centre on rivalries with Will Jackson, Bea Smith and most staff and inmates. She is introduced in Season 2 as the new Governor of Wentworth Prison following Erica Davidson being fired but becomes a prisoner in Season 4 and remained until the end of the fifth season. The character was presumed dead between the sixth and seventh season, when she was revealed to be alive in the latter. She returned in the eighth and final season. Overview During her time as both governor and prisoner, Joan is known for creating major conflicts within Wentworth prison. The second season follows her attempting to gain control over the prison by replacing Franky with Bea in the top dog position. She also turns Will Jackson and Matthew Fletcher against each other in revenge for a past inci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |