Bonita Delaney
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Bonita Delaney

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Friday, 19 June 2026

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8 Pier Street, Ventnor

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Bonita trained at The London Studio Centre gaining her Dance Performers Diploma and BA Hons Degree in Performing Arts and Musical Theatre. She soon began her professional career in the original cast of the Olivier nominated West End hit show The Rat Pack Live from Vegas.

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