Ruthann DeBona, born March 7 1976, is an American singer, actress and broadcaster. She is better known by her various stage names Ruth Ann Roberts and Rue DeBona and is best known for her time as a member of the pop group Boy Krazy, and for her brief stint in the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
DeBona was Miss Junior America.
The band released their first album titled Boy Krazy, in 1993, which included follow-up single Good Times with Bad Boys, which also hit the Billboard Hot 100. The lead singer of the band, Johnna Lee Cummings, left the band in late 1993. The remaining band members attempted to develop a new album, unsuccessfully, the group disbanded shortly after.
In 2003, DeBona signed with the WWE as the new co-host of their show, WWE Afterburn, she became the main host shortly after her debut episode .
In 2004 DeBona became the backstage interviewer for WWE Heat. On the February 5 2004 episode, of Smackdown! DeBona made her main roster debut, officially announcing the Playboy magazine cover featuring WWE Divas; Sable and Torrie Wilson. She also featured on the February 12 2004 episode, of Smackdown! interviewing Sable and Torrie Wilson on their upcoming Playboy cover. She appeared on the WrestleMania XX, pre-show as a backstage interviewer, interviewing the Big Show about his match against John Cena. In June 2004, DeBona asked for her release from the company, which she was granted.
In 2005, DeBona featured on John Cena's single; Summer Fling.
+Film and television !Year !Title !Role !Notes | |||
1993 | Friday Night | Self; guest | 1 episode |
Mickey Mouse Club House | Self; guest | 1 episode | |
1998 | Savant | Ruthann | |
2001 | Love the Hard Way | Hooker #2 | |
2003-2004 | WWE Afterburn | Host | |
2005 | Damage Control | Biker chick | 1 episode |
2006 | Inside Man | Bank employee hostage | |
They're Just My Friends | Gina | Independent film | |
2008 | Pistol Whipped | Emily |
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