Biography
Who is Rhona Bennett?
Early life and background
Rhona Bennett was born in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up in Calumet Park. Her sister is Roz Bennett, who formerly played as a right guard for the Chicago Force football team. Rhona began her musical training as a child by singing in local church choirs in Chicago. She was specifically involved with a group called the Soul Children.
At age 11, she started working as a background singer at the ETA Creative Arts Theater. This experience led to her performing a major role in a production of A Christmas Carol. During this same period, she attended Polaris High School, which is located in Oak Lawn.
Television career
In 1990, she auditioned for the Disney Channel revival of The Mickey Mouse Club. She joined the cast in 1991 for the show's fourth season. Rhona appeared alongside well-known future stars including Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Justin Timberlake. The show concluded in 1994 after seven seasons.
After moving to California, she pursued various acting roles. She appeared in sitcoms such as Living Single, The Single Guy, and Martin. In 1996, she secured a regular role on the UPN science fiction sitcom Homeboys in Outer Space. Later, in 1999, she appeared in the independent film No Vacancy alongside actress Christina Ricci. That same year, she joined the fourth season of the WB sitcom The Jamie Foxx Show, playing the character Nicole.
Music and En Vogue
Rhona signed with Sony Music in 2000 under producer Rodney Jerkins and his Darkchild Records label. Her first single, Satisfied, reached the top five on the US Hot Dance Club Play chart in 2001. However, her self-titled debut album only received a limited release in Japan due to label conflicts. She was dropped from the label shortly after.
In 2003, she joined the R&B group En Vogue as a performing member. During her five-year tenure, she recorded the album Soul Flower. She departed the band in 2008 during their 20th Anniversary World Tour. She rejoined the group in 2012. She later recorded the album Electric Café with the group. In November 2025, she announced she was leaving En Vogue following a dispute regarding a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame performance.
Coaching and writing
Starting in 2010, she expanded her professional work to include life coaching and writing. She established a business called Personal Power, using the alias Coach Rho. In 2012, she published her first mini-book titled Got Motivation? How to Stay Motivated.
Her writing career continued with several other mini-books on topics like nutrition, finding passion, and coping with illness. In 2016, she launched an online school called Personal Power University. She also published the book Saving Your Soul in 2022, which serves as a self-help guide for musicians handling the entertainment industry.
Marriage and personal life
Rhona Bennett and Shantiel Simon first met as high school freshmen. They remained friends for years before they started dating in April 2021. The couple married during a private ceremony on September 9, 2022.
Birthday and age
Rhona Bennett was born on May 10, 1976, which makes Rhona 50 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Rhona shares the date with 79 other famous people.
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