Ta'Rhonda Jones (born July 12, 1988)"a life less ordinary." ''

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''. September 28, 2015. pg. 55. is an American

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and

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who is best known for her recurring role as Porsha Taylor on the

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'' and was promoted to the main cast for the second season. Jones portrays Taraji P. Henson's assistant on the drama.

Career

Jones originally tried out for the role of Tiana Brown, portrayed by

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. Before getting the role on ''Empire'', she worked at a nursing home in South Side Chicago. She also had a role in an episode of ''

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'' entitled "Get Back to Even" in 2015. In 2016, she played the role of Sister in the short film ''The Tale of Four'' directed by

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. In 2017, Jones played the role of Meg in the Hallmark movie ''The Perfect Christmas Present''. In 2020, Jones played the role of Shanara Mobley in the Lifetime movie, "Stolen By My Mother: The Kamiyah Mobley Story."

Filmography

Television

Film

References

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