Rhonnirose Mantilla

RhonniRose Mantilla began her performance career as a dancer before transitioning into theatre, later studying musical theatre at Baldwin Wallace University. In 2018, she played Anita in West Side Story (2018) at the Edison Theater in St. Louis. After graduating in 2022, she worked as an understudy in the pre-Broadway production of The Notebook (2022) at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.

Mantilla made her Broadway debut in Harmony (2023), performing in the ensemble and serving as understudy for Josephine Baker. In 2024, she appeared in the Great Lakes Theater tour of Into the Woods (2024) as Cinderella. Her additional regional theatre credits include Jesus Christ Superstar, The Wiz, A Chorus Line, Buddy Holly Story, Grease, and Catch Me If You Can. She also created and produced the musical showcase Stardust.

In television, Mantilla was cast in the CBS soap opera Beyond the Gates (2025), marking her first screen role. She portrayed Chelsea Hamilton, a fashion model and influencer, following the show’s debut in 2025.