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Rita Simons is an English actress.

Biography[]

Born in London, England, Simons was part of the pop group Girls@Play before having small roles in Dream Team and Mile High. In 2007, she took on the role of Roxy Mitchell, a part she would play for ten years.

Singing[]

As well as initially being a member of the girl band Girls@Play, Simons contributed to the EastEnders performances on Children in Need and notably appeared as Paulette Bonafonté in a touring production of Legally Blonde and as Velma Von Tussle in Hairspray.

Television[]

Children in Need (2007)[]

  • With a Little Help From My Friends (contains solo lines)
  • Dancing in the Streets
  • Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend (contains solo lines)
  • Valerie (solo)

I'm a Celebrity: Extra Camp (2018)[]

  • My Way (solo)
  • Make You Feel My Love (solo)
  • I Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside

Stage[]

Legally Blonde (2017)[]

  • Ireland (solo)
  • Ireland (Reprise)(solo)
  • Bend and Snap (contains solo lines)
  • Find My Way/Finale (contains solo lines)

Hairspray (2020)[]

  • Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now
  • The Legend of Miss Baltimore Crabs (contains solo lines)
  • Velma's Revenge (solo)
  • You Can't Stop the Beat

Albums[]

Respectable (2001)[]

  • Respectable

Airhead (2001)[]

  • Airhead

Gallery[]

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