Victoria Rees is a former main cast member on The Real Housewives of Sydney.
Casting[]
Rees was cast as an original cast member on the first season of The Real Housewives of Sydney. Production between the inaugural season and second season took over six and a half years; resulting in the majority of the original cast not returning for a second edition - Rees being one of them.
Storylines[]
Season 1[]
Funny, outspoken and carefree; entrepreneur Victoria is single for the first time in her life and loving it, living on the beachfront of Bondi Beach. She considers herself to be Mum to two children, thirteen-year-old Son, Austin, and her English Staffordshire Terrier, Lola. She spends her spare time lunching with girlfriends, entertaining and cooking for friends and family in her Bondi home, walking Lola, paddle boarding and working out with her trainer. Victoria’s entrepreneurial spirit and knack for identifying new ideas and trends has seen her incredibly successful in business creating Bondi Beach’s first juice bar, a glamorous beauty salon in Woollahra, an Interior Design consultancy and property portfolio, before teaming up with Wrinkles Schminkles a range of non-invasive Medical Grade Silicone Pads that literally work overnight to smooth and treat wrinkles on those parts of your body that do act their age. Apart from a vodka lime and soda, Victoria says her greatest weakness is her son and that she jumps into things too quickly and she doesn’t suffer fools.
In Branch of Olive, Victoria revealed her desire to search for her biological father. According to Victoria, her grandparents did not like him, therefore they offered him money to leave. However, Victoria expresses doubts regarding the validity of the story, as she had heard differently from the friends of her grandparents. She told Krissy she had hired a private investigator in Melbourne and invites Krissy along.
Victoria calls the private investigator with Krissy in Greek Goddess, where she finds out that the investigator might be able to find her father in a few weeks. She contemplates the fact that she might get closure on one of the biggest mysteries in her life.
Victoria and Krissy travel to Melbourne to meet with the private investigator Victoria hired to search for her biological father in Persian Party. The private investigator, Julia found out that Victoria's dad had married two more times post her mother. There is a half sister from the second marriage, a half brother and one more half sister from the third marriage. Unfortunately, Victoria's father passed away from a bicycle accident in 1983 in the UK. Julia shows Victoria a picture of her father. The half sister from the third marriage, Lucy, is open to connecting with Victoria.
Victoria calls her new found half sister Lucy in the UK in Singapore Slings. They have a great conversation, Victoria is excited about the prospect of having more family for herself and her son. Victoria proposes to Lucy if they can meet in half way in Singapore, Lucy agrees.
Victoria (left) and her half sister Lucy (right)
Victoria has an emotional first meeting with her half sibling Lucy in Hotel Ruffles. Lucy shows Victoria the wedding ring their dad was wearing when he passed. Victoria states that their dad passed on her son's birthday. The newfound sisters are glad to have meet each other, Victoria invites Lucy to have drinks with the ladies, especially Krissy as she has been with her on the entire journey. Victoria and Lucy join the ladies for drinks. Lisa is glad to see Victoria happy. However, an argument breaks out between Lisa and Athena X. Lucy goes to the restroom during the argument. Victoria apologizes to Lucy for the ladies's behavior. The day after Victoria have drinks with Lucy and apologize about the night before. They reiterated how fortunate they have found each other, they make dinner plans.
Friendships[]
Athena X Levendi[]
Her animosity with Athena X Levendi formally began at Nicole O'Neil's welcome back party, however, Victoria had called Athena X a "Jatz Cracker". Which was relayed to Athena X via Nicole. Victoria tossed the fish net cape Athena X was wearing overboard at the party.
In Branch of Olive, Victoria apologized to Athena and invited her to her white themed lunch. Victoria was irritated when Athena X tossed the g string that is included in the goody bag to Krissy. Athena X gifted a literal olive branch to Victoria.
Matty ask Krissy and Victoria about their trip to Melbourne at dinner in Persian Party, Victoria does not want to talk about it at the moment. Athena X states she feels left out, Victoria thinks Athena X is playing victim in her confessional. Athena X attacks Victoria's appearance again during the group argument.
Victoria uninvites Lisa and Athena X to her charity event in Thermo Mixing. However, Athena X had donated jewelry for auction at the event. Mike Levendi, Athena X's brother in law delivers the jewelry and Victoria explains she cannot have Athena X's unruly behavior at her charity event. Mike defends Athena X, although cordial the situation turns awkward. Athena X calls Lisa at her work and they talk about Victoria's un-invitation. Athena X is livid and thinks it is in poor taste for Victoria to launch a new product at a charity event, Lisa agrees. Athena X attacks Victoria, Lisa states she is protective over Athena X and is plotting revenge. A party crasher attended Victoria's charity event and the ladies suspect Athena X and Lisa sent her. In the same episode, Victoria questions the validity of Athena X's past revealed in Persian Party.
In Singapore Slings, Athena X was shocked by the treatment of the jewelry she donated for a good cause after Lisa relayed to her what transpired at Victoria's charity event. Athena is not looking forward to seeing Victoria on the Singapore trip due to the tension from the charity event. In Singapore, Athena X tells Victoria she feels misunderstood by her. Argument ensued and Athena X brings up the charity event jewelry situation. Victoria explains to Athena X she's wary of Athena X's explosive behavior possibly occurring at the charity event. Victoria brings up Lizzie Buttrose and citing the charity event not meeting its goal due to her behavior. Athena X clarifies she does not know Lizzie, Krissy defends Athena X as Lizzie is Lisa's friend. Victoria firmly believes Lizzie is sent by both Athena X and Lisa, which Athena X vehemently objects. Athena X brings up Joh Bailey's rude comment about Levendi jewelry. Victoria tells Athena X that they are not and will never be friends, but acquaintances. Argument escalates as Athena X begins insulting Victoria and Victoria says Athena X doesn't work. Athena X accuses Victoria on looking for a sugar daddy. Victoria throws a napkin in Athena X's face and Athena X tosses two drinks at Victoria. Victoria throws a drink back and storms off. Nicole states she's embarrassed of the behavior and leaves. Athena X continues her rant, gets more work up and attempts to leave. All the ladies are angry and leave.
Victoria regrets her behavior last night, but also blames her behavior on Athena X. Victoria apologizes to some of the things she said to Athena X in Hotel Ruffles. Later on, Victoria brings her half sister Lucy out to drink with the ladies. However, Athena X and Lisa start arguing, while Victoria begs Athena X to not do it in front of her sister. Victoria is embarrassed of Lisa and Athena X's behavior in front of Lucy, and she has had enough of Athena X.
Athena X and Lisa talk about Singapore in Anti Aging and are putting it behind them, however, they think the problem with the group is Victoria. Krissy mentions she spoke with Victoria and Victoria is not aware that skipping the dinner was offensive to the ladies. Lisa and Athena X brings up Victoria's absence at Krissy's charity event as well, Krissy defends Victoria. Athena X brings up the idea of intervention but Krissy doesn't think that is necessary. Later on Lisa and Athena X confront Victoria, Lisa states Krissy wanted to stage an intervention, Krissy denies. Krissy technically did not utter the word "intervention" but she did insinuate the idea in Singapore. Krissy and Lisa argue. Victoria does not believe Krissy would say that and she leaves to get tacos. Athena X thinks Victoria is not mature enough to handle the conversation, Melissa doesn't get why Athena X is obsessed with Victoria.
Melissa and Victoria have drinks in Fur Wedding. Victoria inquires Melissa on what happened after she left for tacos at Nicole's Food Truck event. Melissa thinks Athena X thrives on confrontations and that is preventing Victoria from getting to know Lisa. Victoria thinks the best strategy for now is to not engage. Later on Athena X attacks Victoria for arriving late at the dog and cat wedding, they argue briefly before Victoria leaves.
In Reunion, Unaired footage of an producer and the ladies holding Athena X back from going toward Victoria aggressively in Fur Wedding is shown. Athena X thinks she's bullied when Nicole pointed out Athena X had a problem with every single lady in the room. Athena X calls Nicole "Australia's greatest liar". Victoria explains calling Athena X jatz crackers is humorous while Athena X called her a "fat little girl" the first time they met in Jatz Crackers. Everyone tries to explain to Athena X that the comment is rude. Athena X and Victoria argue. Alex steps in and questions if Athena X is unable to take responsibilities of her actions. A viewer question regarding Athena X's spirituality is delivered, Athena X states she intends to be a mirror to show the ladies their judgmental nature. Matty points out perhaps the ladies are the mirror showing Athena X who she is. Athena X denies and continue to argue with Victoria. Victoria prompts Athena X to recall a nasty comment toward her by Victoria. Athena X paused before accusing Victoria for using words with malicious intents. Melissa steps in for a brief moment before Athena X accuses Victoria for campaigning against her.
Joh Bailey's comments about Levendi diamond at Victoria's charity is discussed. Victoria defended herself by stating she told Joh to stop but it was not aired. Athena X keeps cutting Victoria off. Alex berates the ladies for not letting each other finish speaking. Victoria storms off as Athena X does not let Victoria get a word out. Victoria returns, Athena X immediately start commenting on Victoria, attacking her in Greek.
Krissy Marsh[]
Krissy and Victoria are close and the first ladies introduced in the franchise together.
Victoria fails to show up for Krissy's charity Dog Walk in Singapore Slings. Krissy mentions Victoria might be hungover as she went to the Polo after party. Nicole thinks Victoria should not have gone out if she has prior engagement the next day. Krissy is hurt by Victoria's absence as they are great friends. Later on at dinner, Victoria mentions she already apologized to Krissy.
Krissy thinks Victoria was out of line for instigating the physical between Athena X and Athena X deserves an apology in Hotel Ruffles. Melissa is disappointed that Victoria is not joining the final dinner of the trip. Krissy shares the same sentiment, stating that Victoria told her that she is sick but she knows Victoria is actually partying somewhere. Nicole echoes the ladies. Krissy proposes an intervention for Victoria.
Krissy confronts Victoria about her absence at the final dinner in Anti Aging. Victoria remains defensive as Krissy tries to explain to her the ladies took it as Victoria does not want to hang out with them. Krissy warns Victoria that she won't help her if Athena and Lisa do decide to confront her.
Lisa Oldfield[]
Victoria brought up a rumor of Lisa Oldfield's husband's alleged affair with a colleague in Jatz Crackers, which was relayed to Lisa via Nicole. At Nicole's welcome back party Lisa confronted Victoria regarding the rumor, but it was diffused rather quickly.
Victoria consoles Lisa and assures that she is not a bad mother and should leave her toxic relationship in Greek Goddess. Victoria offers Lisa the number of her lawyer. Lisa revealed that Victoria is close with her family.
In the first dinner in All At Sea, Victoria asks Lisa about considering divorce. Lisa states she's rethinking the options, Victoria thinks its unfair for Lisa to change her mind after their deep conversation and feels like a fool. Victoria doubts why isn't Lisa at home trying to fix her marriage but instead on a girl's trip at the dinner the day after.
Victoria uninvites Lisa and Athena X to her charity event in Thermo Mixing. Athena X calls Lisa at her work and they talk about Victoria's un-invitation. Athena X is livid and thinks it is in poor taste for Victoria to launch a new product at a charity event, Lisa agrees. Athena X attacks Victoria, Lisa states she is protective over Athena X and is plotting revenge. A party crasher attended Victoria's charity event and the ladies suspect Athena X and Lisa sent her.
Lisa denies in Hotel Ruffles of sending Lizzie Buttrock to raise a ruckus at Victoria's charity. However, Lisa admitted to telling Lizzie what happened between Victoria and Athena X prior to the charity event. Victoria and Krissy think Lisa is lying.
In Reunion, Victoria intercepts and recalls after her and Lisa's heartfelt moment in Greek Goddess, Lisa turned around and said "it was all for the camera". Lisa explains that it was humorous as she was afraid of being vulnerable on camera. Victoria is hurt and starts crying.
Melissa Tkautz[]
In All At Sea, Athena X told Melissa that Victoria said Melissa looks anorexic. Melissa confronts Victoria at dinner about what Athena X had told her about the anorexic comment. Victoria denies, and Melissa believes Victoria.
Matty Samaei[]
Victoria's absence and tardiness to many events is brought up in Reunion. Matty tells Victoria that the ladies want her at their events because they enjoy her company. Matty and Victoria talk about Victoria skipping the final dinner in Singapore. Victoria states she wanted to get dinner with her newfound sister. Matty says she heard many different excuses on why Victoria was not there from the ladies. They end on the note Victoria has gotten to an age where she just can't be bothered.
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Taglines[]
| "My point of view isn't the only one, but it's clearly the best." | ||
Trivia[]
Personal Facts[]
- Victoria is an active investor in medical grade silicone company Wrinkl Schminkle.
- She had two ex husbands, she met her second husband on the day she left her first husband.