Ta'Rhonda Jones
# Ta'Rhonda Jones

Ta'Rhonda Jones (born July 12, 1988) is an American actress and rapper who is best known for her recurring role as Porsha Taylor on the FOX television series Empire 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 Serayah McNeill. 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 Chicago P.D. 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 Gabourey Sidibe.

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

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| - | - | - | - |
| 2015–2020 | Empire | Porsha Taylor | Recurring (season 1); Main cast (season 2–6) |
| 2015 | Chicago P.D. | Sherri Gifford | Season 2 Episode 18 |
| 2017 | Face Value | Herself | Game Show |
| 2017 | The Perfect Christmas Present | Meg | TV movie |
| 2020 | Stolen by My Mother: The Kamiyah Mobley Story | Shanara Mobley | TV movie |
| 2022 | Line Sisters | Simona | TV movie |

### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| - | - | - | - |
| 2016 | The Tale of Four | Sister | Short Film |
| 2017 | Surprise Me! | Lady | |
| 2019 | Captive State | Barbosa | |
| 2019 | Angrily Ever After | Jillian James | |
| 2019 | Hip Hop Holiday | Leesa Jay | |
