Susan Moonsie

Life and career Susan Vashtie Moonsie was born in Trinidad and Tobago on January 21, 1964, the daughter of a conservative school teacher. In 1981, he formed a girl group that would be called "The Hookers" with Moonsie and her sister Loreen along with Cavallo, Ruffalo & Fargnoli employee Jamie Shoop.

Then in 1982, Moonsie became a member of Vanity 6 along with set designer Roy Bennett's wife Brenda Bennett and lead singer Vanity. Moonsie was given a "teenage Lolita" image by Prince for shock value—Susan claimed she was only 16 years old at the time, although she was 18 years old when the group was formed. In the 1980s, Moonsie provided vocals on some of Prince's tracks.

Moonsie has lived between the United States (in Florida) and Trinidad and Tobago since 2000. Married with two children, Moonsie purchased Hardy Park Bistro in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with her son, Aaron Mohan, in 2020.

Relationship with Prince

Prince is believed to have written the song "When Doves Cry" about his relationship with Moonsie. His song "Private Joy" was also reportedly written about her.

Moonsie kept in touch with Prince through the years, up until his death in 2016. This fact was confirmed by Timex Social Club founding member and lyricist Marcus A. Thompson.