Ta'Rhonda Jones facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ta'Rhonda Jones
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Ta'Rhonda Jones at the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles California
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| Born | July 12, 1988 |
| Other names | Lady Heroine |
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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.
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
