Rhona Bennett
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Rhona Bennett (also known as Miss R&B) is an American singer, actress and model, best known for her recurring role as Nicole on The Jamie Foxx Show
. She joined American
R&B super-group En Vogue
in 2003 until August 2008, after which she embarked on solo singing career. Bennett started out doing voice overs and industrial films, before moving into professional theatre and television. Before Joining the cast of The Jamie Foxx Show, Rhona was a cast member of the Disney Channel
's variety show The All-New Mickey Mouse Club
.
After leaving the show, Bennett moved to California
to continue her career as an actress, landing several shows, including "Living Single
" and "Martin
". She also garnered a regular role in the mid-1990s in which she played Loquatia on the sitcom "Homeboys in Outer Space
". In early 2000, Bennett had a recurring role on the WB
sitcom The Jamie Foxx Show, in which she played Nicole, Jamie's co-worker and singing partner.
Later, Bennett signed with producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins as first lady of Darkchild. An eponymous debut was released under his Darkchild Records imprint for Sony Music Entertainment
in 2001. The first single, "Satisfied",
shipped gold
to Japan. It also became a U.S. Hot Dance Club Play
number-one in 2001.
Bennett landed a leading role in the stage play "Men Cry In The Dark" (2002).
In 2003, Bennett joined En Vogue
for a five-year tenure until leaving the group in 2008 with the return of original member Dawn Robinson
.
Bennett performed at the American Airlines Center on July 27, 2008, under the Miss R&B moniker. She sang solo from her upcoming album, hosted, and helped to raise funds for a new charity for the homeless. Bennett met back with the members of En Vogue to perform at the American Music Festival on August 29, 2008. Bennett started her solo career in early 2009. Since that time, Bennett has worked on a new solo album and wishes the original members of En Vogue all the best.
The Jamie Foxx Show
The Jamie Foxx Show is an American television sitcom that aired on the WB Network from August 28, 1996 to January 14, 2001. The series starred Jamie Foxx, Garcelle Beauvais, Christopher B. Duncan, Ellia English, and Garrett Morris.-Synopsis:...
. She joined American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
R&B super-group En Vogue
En Vogue
En Vogue is an American female R&B vocal group from Oakland, California assembled by music producers Denzil Foster and Thomas McElroy.The group has won more MTV Video Music Awards than any other female group in MTV history, a total of seven, along with four Soul Train Awards, six American Music...
in 2003 until August 2008, after which she embarked on solo singing career. Bennett started out doing voice overs and industrial films, before moving into professional theatre and television. Before Joining the cast of The Jamie Foxx Show, Rhona was a cast member of the Disney Channel
Disney Channel
Disney Channel is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company. It is under the direction of Disney-ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney. The channel's headquarters is located on West Alameda Ave. in...
's variety show The All-New Mickey Mouse Club
Mickey Mouse Club
The Mickey Mouse Club is an American variety television show that began in 1955, produced by Walt Disney Productions and televised by the ABC, featuring a regular but ever-changing cast of teenage performers. The Mickey Mouse Club was created by Walt Disney...
.
Career
Bennett became a Mouseketeer on the 1989 revival of The Mickey Mouse Club. She was also part of a spin-off dramedy titled "Emerald Cove" on the Disney Channel.After leaving the show, Bennett moved to California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
to continue her career as an actress, landing several shows, including "Living Single
Living Single
Living Single is an American television sitcom which aired for five seasons on the Fox network from August 29, 1993 to January 1, 1998. The show centered on the lives of six friends who share personal and professional experiences while living in a Brooklyn brownstone.Throughout its run, Living...
" and "Martin
Martin (TV series)
Martin is an American sitcom produced by HBO Independent Productions that aired for five seasons, from August 27, 1992 to May 1, 1997 on Fox...
". She also garnered a regular role in the mid-1990s in which she played Loquatia on the sitcom "Homeboys in Outer Space
Homeboys in Outer Space
Homeboys in Outer Space is an American science fiction/fantasy sitcom that aired on UPN from 1996 to 1997. The series stars comedian Flex and Darryl Bell.-Synopsis:...
". In early 2000, Bennett had a recurring role on the WB
The WB Television Network
The WB Television Network is a former television network in the United States that was launched on January 11, 1995 as a joint venture between Warner Bros. and Tribune Broadcasting. On January 24, 2006, CBS Corporation and Warner Bros...
sitcom The Jamie Foxx Show, in which she played Nicole, Jamie's co-worker and singing partner.
Later, Bennett signed with producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins as first lady of Darkchild. An eponymous debut was released under his Darkchild Records imprint for Sony Music Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment ' is the second-largest global recorded music company of the "big four" record companies and is controlled by Sony Corporation of America, the United States subsidiary of Japan's Sony Corporation....
in 2001. The first single, "Satisfied",
shipped gold
Music recording sales certification
Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or territory .Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories,...
to Japan. It also became a U.S. Hot Dance Club Play
Hot Dance Club Play
The Hot Dance Club Songs chart is a weekly national survey of the songs that are most popular in U.S. dance clubs...
number-one in 2001.
Bennett landed a leading role in the stage play "Men Cry In The Dark" (2002).
In 2003, Bennett joined En Vogue
En Vogue
En Vogue is an American female R&B vocal group from Oakland, California assembled by music producers Denzil Foster and Thomas McElroy.The group has won more MTV Video Music Awards than any other female group in MTV history, a total of seven, along with four Soul Train Awards, six American Music...
for a five-year tenure until leaving the group in 2008 with the return of original member Dawn Robinson
Dawn Robinson
Dawn Robinson is an American R&B/soul/Dance-pop singer best known for her work as a member of hit Urban/Dance-pop group, En Vogue....
.
Bennett performed at the American Airlines Center on July 27, 2008, under the Miss R&B moniker. She sang solo from her upcoming album, hosted, and helped to raise funds for a new charity for the homeless. Bennett met back with the members of En Vogue to perform at the American Music Festival on August 29, 2008. Bennett started her solo career in early 2009. Since that time, Bennett has worked on a new solo album and wishes the original members of En Vogue all the best.