Rita Simons

British actress, singer (b. 1977)
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Rita Joanne Simons is an English actress and singer. She is best known for portraying the role of Roxy Mitchell in the BBC soap opera EastEnders from 2007 to 2017, when her character was killed-off, alongside her on-screen character's sister Ronnie Mitchell. For her performance on the show Simons received many accolades, including the 2008 National Television Award for "Most Popular Newcomer".

Simons was born on 10 March 1977 at Whipps Cross University Hospital in Whipps Cross, Leytonstone, London to Susan (née Franks) and Mark Simons. Both of her parents are Jewish. She has an older brother, Ben. Through her paternal aunt's marriage, Simons is the niece of billionaire businessman Lord Sugar.

Date of Birth10th March 1977
Age47 Years
Zodiac SignPisces
CountryUnited Kingdom
Current CityEssex
LanguageEnglish
ReferenceIMDB
Career Start2000 (24 years ago)