Rita Simons
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| Rita Simons | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rita Joanne Simons 10 March 1977 Whipps Cross, Leytonstone, London, England |
| Occupation | Actress, singer, model |
| Years active | Unknown–present |
| Spouse(s) | Theo Silverston (2004-present) |
Rita Joanne Simons (born 10 March 1977) is an English actress, singer and model. She currently plays Roxy Mitchell in British soap opera, EastEnders.[1] She was nominated for the Best Newcomer Award at the 2008 British Soap Awards
Rita recently had a toilet roll personalised with her own face. These are due to go on sale in January 2009[citation needed].
Her first band was called Tantrum and consisted also of Duncan James and Zachary Lichman. From 2000 to 2001 Simons was in a girl band called Girls@Play. Her character in the group was "Rita the mechanic".[1] The band had a top 20 hit in the UK with "Airhead".[1] She was a backing singer for Duncan James on the song "Sooner or Later" and performed on Top of the Pops and Strictly Dance Fever.
She has made one-off appearances in the British television shows Mile High, Dream Team and London's Burning,[2].
On 11 May 2007, it was announced that she would be joining the cast of EastEnders as Roxy Mitchell, alongside Samantha Janus as Roxy's sister Ronnie. Of her role, Simons said: "I've always watched EastEnders and it's been my dream to become part of the Mitchell family."[1][3] This is her first long-term TV role.
Simons is the niece of Sir Alan Sugar[2] and in August 2004[1] married Theo Silverston, with whom she has twin daughters; Jaimee and Maiya (born April 2006).
The media once reported a possible romantic link with Robbie Williams which was later proven to be untrue.[1]
She is best friends with her EastEnders co-star Samantha Janus.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e Westbrook, Caroline. "Sugar’s Niece Joins Enders", Jewtastic, 2007-05-26. Retrieved on 2007-05-28.
- ^ a b Levine, Nick. "Samantha Janus lands 'EastEnders' role", Digital Spy, 2007-05-11. Retrieved on 2007-08-04.
- ^ Methven, Nicola. "The Mitchell Sisters", The Daily Mirror, 2007-05-11. Retrieved on 2007-08-04.
- ^ Rita Simons and Samantha Janus - Digital Spy Soap Awards 2008 - Digital Spy
