Rita Simons
| Rita Simons | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rita Joanne Simons 10 March 1977 (1977-03-10) (age 31) Whipps Cross, Leytonstone, London, England |
| Occupation | Actress, singer, model |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Spouse(s) | Theo Silverston |
Rita Joanne Simons (born 10 March 1977) is an award-winning English-Jewish actress, singer and model. She is most notable for playing Roxy Slater in the British soap opera EastEnders.[1]
Her first band was called Tantrum and also consisted 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 2 singles in the UK. The first with Airhead and a cover of Respectable.[1]
She has made 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 Mitchell. 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]
Simons is the niece of Sir Alan Sugar[2] and in August 2006[4] 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 both have denied.[citation needed]
She is best friends with her EastEnders co-star Samantha Janus. They appeared on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross together in January 2008 and have also appeared on GMTV and Richard and Judy together.[5]
Her portrayal of Roxy Mitchell won her 'Best Newcomer' at the Digital Spy Soap Awards along with 'Best Onscreen Partnership' for her character partnership with Ronnie Mitchell played by Samantha Janus. She also won 'Best Newcomer' at the TV Now awards and was nominated for 'Best Newcomer' at the 2008 British Soap Awards, but lost to Coronation Street's, Michelle Keegan. She also won the award for 'Best Newcomer' at Inside Soap awards 2008 and won the award for 'Most Popular Newcomer' at National Television Awards 2008.
She is friends with her onscreen husband Robert Kazinsky who plays Sean Slater and is also Jewish.
External links
- Rita Simons at the Internet Movie Database
- Rita Simons at Brood Management
- Rita Simons goes wild like Roxy - Tellyzone
- Inside Soap Awards 2008
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