Victoria grew up in the foster care system and had a foster mother who encouraged her interests in the arts, to which she attributes much of her success today. At age 8, she began taking classical ballet lessons. The same discipline required to excel in the world of ballet is exactly what Victoria needed to lead a successful life. In 1990, she began the non-profit foundation called the Rowell Foster Children's Positive Plan, which helps kids thrive through cultural enrichment, sports and the arts.

In 2004, the writers at The Young and the Restless crafted a storyline for her character, Drucilla, that highlighted the benefits of foster care by bringing Devon Hamilton into the lives of the Winters Family. In a case of art imitating life, Victoria's passion for children shined. Away from the studio, Rowell navigates her way through the political and entertainment arenas raising money and awareness for the issues that face the foster care system today and the positive possibilities that are available to the children.

For more information about Victoria Rowell's foundation go to http://www.rowellfosterchildren.org or contact the foundation at The Rowell Foster Children Positive Plan, 425 Shatto Place Rm. 651, Los Angeles, CA 90020.