"Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved." ― William Jennings Bryan

As an immigrant from Fortaleza, Brazil, one of the most dangerous cities in the world, Rita Angel Taylor is the embodiment of "choice" and "achievement!"

At age three, Rita was discovered by a model scout at a Dallas, Texas, Starbucks. Rita became a successful child model for three years until JCPenney photographers encouraged her to pursue acting. At age six, Rita moved to Los Angeles, California, and booked her first audition as a guest-star on Nickelodeon’s “Sam & Cat” starring Ariana Grande. Inspired by Ariana to pursue music, Rita began intensive piano, guitar, and vocal courses. At age seven, she moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, where she became a successful street performer for two years. At age nine, Rita returned to Los Angeles to pursue careers in both acting and music.

At age 10, Rita co-wrote her first song, "For My Girls," a teen pop song about girl camaraderie. After donating the use of her song and all proceeds to CARE.org for their International Women’s Day campaign, Rita performed her song on GMA’s Strahan and Sara in March 2019 when she was 11. Rita is proud to be CARE’s youngest ambassador which gives her the opportunity to give back and fulfill her passion of helping underprivileged people around the world like her extended family in Brazil.