You will never believe what Ailsa from Home and Away looks like now! Iconic soap actress makes very rare TV appearance Ada Nicodemou and James Stewart walk hand in hand as they enjoy a romantic lunch date in Sydney By STEPHEN BISSET FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 02:17 GMT, 22 November 2024 | Updated: 02:19 GMT, 22 November 2024 e-mail View comments She played one of long-running Channel Seven hit Home and Away 's most iconic characters. And despite being killed off in 2000, Judy Nunn's portrayal of Ailsa Stewart still looms large in the soap pantheon. Ailsa, the no-nonsense wife of fellow Home and Away legend Alf Stewart (Ray Meagher), was a mainstay on the iconic soap, from its 1988 pilot until her exit in 2000.

And Judy, 79, looked almost identical to the days when her character ran the Summer Bay General Store during a rare TV appearance this week. The former actress, who now enjoys a thriving career as a novelist, was on The Morning Show on Friday to promote her latest book, Stories From The Otto Bin Empire. Ailsa's trademark blonde curls were unmistakable as Judy chatted to hosts Kylie Gillies and Sam Mac .

Judy Nunn, the actress behind Home and Away's iconic Ailsa Stewart made a rare television appearance on Friday (pictured) Speaking to the hosts about her memories of her time on the long-running soap, Judy revealed that she used to write books while on set. 'It sounds gorgeous, doesn't it?' Judy replied when asked to clarify the rumour. 'When, for instance, we'r.