Rita Joanne Simons (born 10 March 1977) is an English actress, singer,
and model from London. She is best known for playing 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 (Samantha Womack). For her performance on the show Simons
received many accolades, including the 2008 National Television Award
for Most Popular Newcomer.On 12 November 2018, Simons was confirmed to
be participating in that year's series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out
of Here!. She was the fourth to be eliminated on 4 December
2018.Simons was born at Whipps Cross University Hospital in Whipp
Cross, Leytonstone, London. She is Susan (née Franks) and Mark Simons
daughter. 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, who is best known for appearing in
the BBC reality series The Apprentice.
and model from London. She is best known for playing 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 (Samantha Womack). For her performance on the show Simons
received many accolades, including the 2008 National Television Award
for Most Popular Newcomer.On 12 November 2018, Simons was confirmed to
be participating in that year's series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out
of Here!. She was the fourth to be eliminated on 4 December
2018.Simons was born at Whipps Cross University Hospital in Whipp
Cross, Leytonstone, London. She is Susan (née Franks) and Mark Simons
daughter. 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, who is best known for appearing in
the BBC reality series The Apprentice.
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