Rita Simons
Rita Simons (born 10 March 1977) is an English actress, singer, and model. She is best known for her role as Roxy Mitchell in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.
Early Life[edit | edit source]
Rita Joanne Simons was born in Essex, England. She is the niece of Alan Sugar, a British business magnate. Simons attended Sylvia Young Theatre School, where she developed her passion for acting and singing.
Career[edit | edit source]
Acting[edit | edit source]
Simons began her acting career with minor roles in television series such as Dream Team and Mile High. In 2007, she was cast as Roxy Mitchell in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. Her character quickly became a fan favorite, and she remained on the show until 2017.
Music[edit | edit source]
Before her acting career took off, Simons was part of the girl group Girls@Play, which had a brief period of success in the early 2000s. The group released singles such as "Airhead" and "Respectable".
Theatre[edit | edit source]
After leaving EastEnders, Simons transitioned to theatre. She has appeared in various stage productions, including the role of Paulette Bonafonté in the UK tour of Legally Blonde: The Musical and Miss Hedge in Everybody's Talking About Jamie.
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
Simons married hairdresser Theo Silveston in 2006. The couple has twin daughters. Simons is an advocate for deafness awareness, as one of her daughters was born deaf.
Awards and Nominations[edit | edit source]
Throughout her career, Simons has received several nominations and awards for her work in television and theatre. She won the Inside Soap Award for Best Newcomer in 2008 for her role in EastEnders.
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Television[edit | edit source]
- Dream Team (2002)
- Mile High (2003)
- EastEnders (2007–2017)
Theatre[edit | edit source]
- Legally Blonde: The Musical (2017)
- Everybody's Talking About Jamie (2019)
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
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