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Ta'Rhonda Jones
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Ta'Rhonda Jones at the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles California
Born (1988-07-12) July 12, 1988 (age 36)
Other names Lady Heroine
Occupation
  • Actress
  • rapper

Ta'Rhonda Jones, born on July 12, 1988, is an American actress and rapper. She is famous for playing Porsha Taylor in the TV show Empire on FOX. She started as a recurring character and then became a main cast member in the second season. In the show, she plays the assistant to the character played by Taraji P. Henson.

Becoming an Actress and Rapper

Ta'Rhonda Jones first tried out for a different role on Empire. She wanted to play Tiana Brown, a character played by Serayah McNeill. Before she got her big break on Empire, Ta'Rhonda worked at a nursing home in South Side Chicago.

Early Acting Roles

In 2015, she appeared in an episode of the TV show Chicago P.D.. The episode was called "Get Back to Even."

In 2016, Ta'Rhonda played a character named Sister in a short film. This film was called The Tale of Four and was directed by Gabourey Sidibe.

In 2017, she acted in a Hallmark movie. She played the role of Meg in The Perfect Christmas Present.

In 2020, Ta'Rhonda played Shanara Mobley in a Lifetime movie. This movie was titled "Stolen By My Mother: The Kamiyah Mobley Story."

Winning MasterChef Celebrity Showdown

In 2016, Ta'Rhonda Jones showed off another talent. She was a contestant on MasterChef Celebrity Showdown. She competed against other famous people and won the competition!

TV Shows and Movies

Ta'Rhonda Jones has appeared in several TV shows and movies. Here are some of her roles:

Television Roles

Year Title Role Notes
2015–2020 Empire Porsha Taylor She was a recurring character in season 1. She became a main cast member from season 2 to 6.
2015 Chicago P.D. Sherri Gifford This was in Season 2, Episode 18.
2016 MasterChef Celebrity Showdown Contestant She was the winner of this show.
2017 Face Value Herself This was a game show.
The Perfect Christmas Present Meg This was a TV movie.
2020 Stolen by My Mother: The Kamiyah Mobley Story Shanara Mobley This was also a TV movie.
2022 Line Sisters Simona This was a TV movie.

Film Roles

Year Title Role Notes
2016 The Tale of Four Sister This was a short film.
2017 Surprise Me! Lady
2019 Captive State Barbosa
Angrily Ever After Jillian James
Hip Hop Holiday Leesa Jay
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