Rhonda Ross Kendrick
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Rhonda Ross Kendrick is an American
actress. Her mother is singer and actress Diana Ross
, and her biological father is Motown Records
founder Berry Gordy
. At the time of her birth, Ross was married to her first husband, Robert Ellis Silberstein (whom Rhonda Ross Kendrick regards as her father). Consequently, on her birth certificate, her last name is listed as Silberstein. Rhonda would not learn her true paternity until she was 13 years old. In an interview, she admitted that learning the truth was not much of a shock and, instead, put several things into perspective.
Kendrick's most famous acting credit is on Another World
, as Toni Burrell. She played the role from 1997 to 1999, and was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award
in 1998. She also appeared in The Temptations miniseries with her relative Bianca Lawson
. She is a graduate of Brown University
. She has been married to jazz
musician
Rodney Kendrick since September 13, 1996. On 7 August 2009 their son Raif-Henok Emmanuel Kendrick was born.
After working for two years as an agent with the firm Citi Habitats, she set out on her own.
In 2008, Ross Kendrick founded Ross Realty International, a real estate brokerage in New York City.
The eldest of Diana Ross' five children, her maternal half-siblings are:
Rhonda also has seven paternal half-siblings from Berry Gordy
:
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actress. Her mother is singer and actress Diana Ross
Diana Ross
Diana Ernestine Earle Ross is an American singer, record producer, and actress. Ross was lead singer of the Motown group The Supremes during the 1960s. After leaving the group in 1970, Ross began a solo career that included successful ventures into film and Broadway...
, and her biological father is Motown Records
Motown Records
Motown is a record label originally founded by Berry Gordy, Jr. and incorporated as Motown Record Corporation in Detroit, Michigan, United States, on April 14, 1960. The name, a portmanteau of motor and town, is also a nickname for Detroit...
founder Berry Gordy
Berry Gordy
Berry Gordy, Jr. is an American record producer, and the founder of the Motown record label, as well as its many subsidiaries.-Early years:...
. At the time of her birth, Ross was married to her first husband, Robert Ellis Silberstein (whom Rhonda Ross Kendrick regards as her father). Consequently, on her birth certificate, her last name is listed as Silberstein. Rhonda would not learn her true paternity until she was 13 years old. In an interview, she admitted that learning the truth was not much of a shock and, instead, put several things into perspective.
Kendrick's most famous acting credit is on Another World
Another World (TV series)
Another World is an American television soap opera that ran on NBC from May 4, 1964 to June 25, 1999. It ran for a total of 35 years. It was created by Irna Phillips along with William J...
, as Toni Burrell. She played the role from 1997 to 1999, and was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award
Daytime Emmy Award
The Daytime Emmy Awards are awards presented by the New York-based National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and the Los Angeles-based Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in recognition of excellence in American daytime television programming...
in 1998. She also appeared in The Temptations miniseries with her relative Bianca Lawson
Bianca Lawson
Bianca Jasmine Lawson is an American film and television actress.-Early life:Lawson was born in Los Angeles, California. She is the daughter of Denise and actor Richard Lawson. Bianca is also the great niece of Motown founder Berry Gordy...
. She is a graduate of Brown University
Brown University
Brown University is a private, Ivy League university located in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Founded in 1764 prior to American independence from the British Empire as the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations early in the reign of King George III ,...
. She has been married to jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
Rodney Kendrick since September 13, 1996. On 7 August 2009 their son Raif-Henok Emmanuel Kendrick was born.
After working for two years as an agent with the firm Citi Habitats, she set out on her own.
In 2008, Ross Kendrick founded Ross Realty International, a real estate brokerage in New York City.
The eldest of Diana Ross' five children, her maternal half-siblings are:
- Tracee Joy SilbersteinTracee Ellis RossTracee Ellis Ross is an American actress. She is best known for her lead role as Joan Clayton on the UPN/CW series, Girlfriends. She is currently starring as Dr...
(Sister; born 10/29/1972; goes by Tracee Ellis RossTracee Ellis RossTracee Ellis Ross is an American actress. She is best known for her lead role as Joan Clayton on the UPN/CW series, Girlfriends. She is currently starring as Dr...
) - Chudney Lane Silberstein (Sister; born 11/4/1975; goes by Chudney Ross)
- Ross Arne Naess (Brother; born 10/7/1987)
- Evan Olav NæssEvan RossEvan Olav Næss is an American actor and musician. He is the son of entertainer Diana Ross. He is the brother of actresses Rhonda Ross Kendrick and Tracee Ellis Ross, and of singer Leona Naess. He began acting in the late 2000s, appearing in the films ATL and Pride...
, (Brother; born 8/26/1988; known as Evan Ross)
Rhonda also has seven paternal half-siblings from Berry Gordy
Berry Gordy
Berry Gordy, Jr. is an American record producer, and the founder of the Motown record label, as well as its many subsidiaries.-Early years:...
:
- Hazel Gordy
- Berry Gordy IV
- Kennedy Gordy (briefly sang under the name RockwellRockwell (musician)Rockwell is an R&B performer who was signed to the Motown label.-Biography:...
) - Kerry Gordy
- Stefan Gordy (known as Redfoo of the group LMFAOLMFAO (group)LMFAO is an American electro pop duo consisting of rappers, producers, dancers, and DJs Redfoo and SkyBlu . The group formed in 2006 in Los Angeles, California. Redfoo is SkyBlu's uncle. Redfoo is also the son of music mogul Berry Gordy, SkyBlu a grandson...
) - Terry James Gordy
- Sherry Gordy
External links
- Rhonda Ross Fansite
- Rhonda Ross Kendrick at the Internet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie Database is an online database of information related to movies, television shows, actors, production crew personnel, video games and fictional characters featured in visual entertainment media. It is one of the most popular online entertainment destinations, with over 100 million...
- Ross Realty International