Maureen Edwards

Maureen Edwards is a New Zealand-born actress. She initially trained to become a teacher, before becoming interested in theatre, appearing at the Globe Theatre in Dunedin in the 1960s and becoming an administrator for the gateway players. She remains best known for her roles in Australian soap opera, particularly her stint as Matron Rosemary Prior Elliot in the television series A Country Practice in 1991 until 1993 ; Shortland Street in 2001-02 as CEO Dr. Patricia Hewitt; and Neighbours as Ruby Dwyer in 2003. She has also appeared in many Australia miniseries and telemovies such as All the Rivers Run and Evil Angels. She emigrated from New Zealand to Australia with her husband Peter Tulloch in 1977.