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Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas Biography

Birth Name:Rozonda Ocelean Thomas

Birth Place:Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack, Writer, Music department

Fast Facts

  • Was the last member to join TLC after LaFace Records chose her to replace former member Crystal Jones
  • Started out as a back-up dancer for the R&B duo Damian Dame
  • Quote: "I think if kids see people they can know that are doing great things and see people in their family that are successful, that's what leaves the biggest impression on them․"
  • Best known as a member of the best-selling girl group TLC
  • Appeared in the reality TV series "What Chilli Wants" in 2010 and had small roles in "That '70s Show," "The Parkers," and "Single Ladies․"
  • Competed in the second season of the Food Network series "Rachael vs․ Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off" in 2013
  • Was portrayed by actress Keke Palmer in the 2013 biopic "CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story," for which she was a producer
  • Appeared in the music video for R&B singer Tyrese's song "Nothing On You" in 2012

Awards

  • 2014Black Reel-Outstanding Television or Mini-Series Film: nominated