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