EastEnders legend Rita Simons reveals daughter is following in her footsteps with huge acting role

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EastEnders star Rita Simons is the proudest mother as her daughter Maiya is following in her footsteps with a big leading role in a new drama.The Roxy Mitchell actress, who’s turned her hand to theatre work since her character was killed off in a tragic moment in the soap, kept tight-lipped about the project her 15-year-old daughter is involved in.‘Maiya is currently away &n