Casting Wilson was a member of the Repertory Philippines when she auditioned in Manila in 1989. Before Chris could jump back into the crowd to be with Kim, John knocks him unconscious and she is left behind, neither of them aware that she is pregnant with their child. I know she made some comments about Miss Saigon later on that many construed as sour grapes but how is her career going? Vocally I don't think they are even almost in the same leagueLea's voice is so much better. MimiKim no date entered yet But this is the first time he is interpreting the role in German. 4264 perf. Vocal range Among the notable actresses who have played Kim over the years are Tony Award-winner Lea Salonga, who originated the role; Monique Wilson, who was Salongas understudy and took over the role after she left; Joanna Ampil, who played the role in London, Sydney, and for the UK tour, and was also chosen to do the Miss Saigon: Complete Symphonic Recording as Kim; Ima Castro, who played the role in Manila; and Eva Noblezada, who first played the role at the West End before reprising the role in Broadway, where she received a Tony nomination for her performance. But the emotional intensity of the character can be quite physically and emotionally draining, if done right consistently for eight times a week, but what a fulfilling role to play.. (preview count not listed yet) . Butter boards, Last chance to join GCashs Lucky Load Promo for a chance to win 100K, Kanye West takes shots at Pete Davidson after Kim Kardashian breakup, Academy names new CEO after years of Oscars drama, reforms, Someday, Gay Marriages Will Become Unnecessary. The roles are waaayyyy different.Appealing the decision is futile. I guess they just wanted her to test the songs, but had no true intention of using her. You have a love-hate relationship with him. The Engineer is such a colorful character and he has so much depth and so much truth and honesty, Marbella said. Both parts are written for essentially the same vocal/age type. Wilson began her professional career in 1980, at age 9, with Repertory Philippines as an orphan in the musical Annie. She then carried on to play the Main Kim from 1990-1992. Left with no other choice than to protect her son, Kim shoots Thuy and he dies in her arms. 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. Bec., I am and believe me girl, they are both differentwaaayyyy different! Miss Saigon Wiki is a FANDOM Music Community. My sister and I would listen to so many different musicals, she shares in a video release on the productions official Instagram. Role Over the succeeding seasons, she performed roles in many other musicals. Wilson was a member of the Repertory Philippines when she auditioned in Manila in 1989. all Asiam Kims have played Eponines, and they are of same age, and vocal requirements? West End Occupation She was 17 (turned 18 before the premiere) when she was cast as Kim, and her childhood friend Monique Wilson (who incidentally sang the same audition song) was cast as her understudy and as Mimi. Casting The play has won over 40 awards, including two Olivier Awards, three Tony Awards and four Drama Desk Awards, and has been seen by over 35 million people worldwide. With all her hopes of being with Chris now seeming impossible, Kim conceives a plan that would at least give her son a chance. Posted at Mar 30 2012 09:41 AM | Updated as of Mar 30 2012 05:41 PM, Theater actress Monique Wilson, who played Kim on "Miss Saigon" in London, said her favorite song from the hit musical is "Sun and Moon" because it was "so sweet, poetic and beautiful." Eventually, Kim finds her way as a bargirl at a nightclub in Saigon called "Dreamland" working for a man called The Engineer, catering mostly to American GIs stationed in the city. As Chris is called for at the embassy, he gives Kim a gun as protection and tells her to pack her things, anticipating that they may need to leave for the US shortly. She is the founder and artistic director of a local theater company called New Voice Company. What might work for them might not work for me, so its a journey for me to find my Engineer, to make it distinct and very me. She went on to play juvenile roles in countless shows, among them Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, The Rose Tattoo and Fiddler On The Roof. At 18 she was understudy for the lead role of Kim in the original London West End production of Miss Saigon, later starring in the role. It just feels really good to make them proud . Sometime after seeking refuge in Bangkok, Kim starts working as a dancer in a night club to survive. It has opened up a lot of opportunities for Asian actors and has put them on the map. CONTRIBUTED INQUIRER.net wants to hear from you! Research on the attritive Vietnam War, with the American interventionists taking over the role of the defeated French colonialists, was a must for the members of the cast. October 30, 1999 [2] In 1991, Wilson took over the role on the West End until 1993 when she was succeeded by alternate Joanna Ampil. "So, that makes the roles similar bec. In 'The Heat is on in Saigon', what raffle number does Gigi draw, announcing the G.I. "I had a ton of lines to memorize. Miss Saigon is a stage musical by Claude-Michel Schnberg and Alain Boublil, with lyrics by Boublil and Richard Maltby Jr. Chris' friend John notices his fascination with the new girl so he pays The Engineer $50 for Kim and Chris to spend the night together. The 26-year-old alternates as Kim, the lead role for the musical revival Miss Saigon, originally played by Lea Salonga more than two decades ago. I think Monique played Kim full-time when Lea became ill during the early part of the London run of MISS SAIGON, and Monique stayed in the show for a total of 3 years. Monique Wilson. Previews: People can also relate because theres a war happening right now. I don't think it's any coincidence that pretty much all the Asian Eponines (outside of Asian countries, of course) have played Kim at one point or another. . She later pursued masters studies in Applied Drama and Theater Education at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London, graduating in 2003. Open-ended, Market: After all, the two auditioned for the role of Kim back when they were younger, with Lea bagging the lead role of Kim, and Monique being a Kim understudy and a Saigon bar girl (and also replacing her on the London stage after Lea move on to Broadway). She began her professional career at the age of nine. Alternate Kim- Monique Wilson Kim- 17 year old orphaned girl forced to work at Dreamland Chris Scott- American G.I. From there, she went on to become an international stage superstar in the lead role of Kim in Miss Saigon Change Log | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Contact Us, Lea Salonga , Monique Wilson , Isay Alvarez , Dominique Nobles , Jenine Desiderio. As they leave, Kim vows that she would give everything including her life to give Tam a better life. [4] In 2001, together with New Voice Company executive producer Rossana Abueva, Wilson began to produce V-Day events in the Philippines. [5], Since 2013, Wilson has been the director of One Billion Rising. ", Video: Isaac & Brosnahan Talk (Finally) Bringing SIDNEY BRUSTEIN Back to Broadway, Recap Tony Awards Eligibility Decisions of the 2022-23 Season, Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Finishing the Cat with Leslie Blake Walker, Charles Hull, Co-Founder of TheatreWorks USA, Passes Away at 92, PICTURES FROM HOME Plays Final Broadway Performance Today. Lea herself admits that she's a singer who acts as opposed to being an actress who sings; Monique is the latter. All rights reserved. Lea Salonga, Monique Wilson and Joanna Ampil. [4], Wilson was born in Makati, Philippines, to Johnny Wilson, the vice Mayor of Makati, and Teresa Esteva. Jerry Zaks was initially tapped to direct, but ultimately did not. Length of Run: 4264 perf. Realizing that she and Tam are now fugitives, Kim rushes to the Engineer, asking for help so they can sail to the US right away. In a Broadway World online interview, Marbella was asked if his Engineer was different from the two stars. She was originally slated to play the alternate Kim and Mimi in the original staging. At 18 she played the lead role in the original London West End production of Miss Saigon. Sydney-based Adriano was a former child actress who has appeared in the musical Matilda and in The Voice Kids Australia. Miss Saigon will be running at the Joan Sutherland Theater in Sydney Opera House from August 17 to October 13, 2023. Singing voice Its the most interesting character in the show, actually. She sang a few lines from "Sun and Moon" during an interview with Karen Davila on Friday morning. One Eponine/Kim similarity: They both died happily in the arms of the object of their affection. He, Lindsay Lohan shows off her baby bump. We Dont Live in that World Yet, Fossil announces next generation of wearables the first powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100+ Platform, Dont look down: Vietnam glass-bottomed bridge targets thrill-seekers. She was 17 (turned 18 before the premiere) when she was cast as Kim, and her childhood friend Monique Wilson (who incidentally sang the same audition song) was cast as her . thought. Simon with Monique Wilson, Lea Salonga and Jonathan Pryce Miss Saigon opened with a five million pound advance, which was enormous at that time, and expectations were running sky high. After Chris arranges a deal with The Engineer to trade for Kim, the bargirls hold a wedding ceremony for the couple with Gigi toasting Kim as the "real" Miss Saigon. Headstart: Monique Wilson sings her favorite 'Miss Saigon' song - YouTube Monique Wilson always loves to sing Sun and Moon.Subscribe to the ABS-CBN News channel! Monique revealed that Lea Salonga knew about it ever since their "Miss Saigon" days and that the Salongas weren't just accepting, they were very protective as well. She began her professional career at the age of nine. ANC Headstart, March 30, 2012 Monique Wilson is one of the Philippines' best-known theatre and film actresses. Appearing in Miss Saigon is a dream come true for Monique. In contrast to her glamorous title of 'Miss Saigon', Gigi laments the degredation of her present circumstances and longs for a fantasy world in 'Movie in My Mind'. She has been a member of Repertory Philippines for almost ten years. [3], From 2009 to 2014, Wilson was the head of the MA/MFA Acting International course for the East 15 Acting School of the University of Essex. Theater actress Monique Wilson, who played Kim on "Miss Saigon" in London, said her favorite song from the hit musical is "Sun and Moon" because it was "so sweet, poetic and beautiful." She sang a few lines from "Sun and Moon" during an interview with Karen Davila on Friday morning. She is currently the global director of the One Billion Rising Revolution and director of international affairs at the Gabriela Women's Party in the Philippines, I have blood cancer and continue to isolate, living without touch, hugs, intimacy or love. They're similar enough in age and vocal requirements. While the Engineer introduces Tam to his father, Kim shoots herself using the gun Chris gave her, knowing Tam will be taken to the US if she dies. Thats why hes called an engineer; hes engineering and instigating and making things happen. Miss Saigon . In Miss Saigon it is the Vietnam War which looms over the tale, like a pall of doom. Kim (replacement: ?) Apart from her extensive theatre credits she also teaches and directs drama workshops for children. "Contentment, it seems, simply happens. After Miss Saigon she would like to finish her theatre studies here in London or in New York. Kim is too innocent and vulnerable as she finds herself in the middle of a war. Go-Go Dancer Kim Commercial Audio. 2022 Mega Global Licensing Inc. is a subsidiary of AGC Power Holdings Corp. All rights reserved. Current But its all for his survival and for him to get what he wants.. Capable of good movement Closing: October 30, 1999. She came sooooooo close to winning the role and possibly having Salonga's career. That is the biggest challenge., Comparing the character of the Engineer with that of Thuy, the hapless suitor of Kim, the actor-singer said: They are two very different characters that I absolutely love. Are you a stage/musical actor at all to make a technical assessment on the difference between the two roles? "'Miss Saigon's' executive producer, director, choreographer, and musical director will be flying in from London to hold auditions for the restaging of the hit musical, which paved the way for Filipino talents such as Lea Salonga, Monique Wilson, and Isay Alvarez, among others to shine on the world stage," Dong Alegre, the . All of the names mentioned were included in the cast with Monique Wilson serving as Lea's alternate, aside from playing the role of a bar girl named Mimi. Answer: number 66. Story In the last days of the Vietnam War, 17-year-old Kim is forced to work in a Saigon bar run by a notorious character known as the Engineer. John, however, fails to tell her that Chris is with his new wife, Ellen. "Miss Saigon" has been performed in 28 countries and over 300 cities (including Manila) in 15 different languages. PThespian said: "musicaltheater1 said: ""They're similar enough in age and vocal requirements. She was 27 years old when she started playing the role of Kim for "Miss Saigon"'s Broadway run in 1992. She has a brother named Jamie Wilson who is also a stage musical actor. In 1988, at the age of 18, she auditioned for a role in Miss Saigon in the original West End production and was cast as the understudy of the title role, Kim. http://www.essencecard.com/pages/Magazine/pages/nov-dec/monique.htm, http://www.vaginamonologuesjapan.com/html/director.htm, http://www.newvoicecompany.com/html/cabaret_gallery.htm, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lW9ZTSQF6l8, http://www.lesmis.com/uk/2016/01/cast-changes-for-les-miz-london/. The story of Miss Saigon is happening and did happen. Click on this image to answer. Miss Saigon Wiki is a FANDOM Music Community. Thuy has a total stage time of about 12 minutes. Emily Bautista (US Tour) I don't have the musical scores in front of me, but if you look at a few of the songs for both shows, the range for both characters are virtually the same. But its different strokes for different folks. This is a dream come true.. Monica Anne Esteva Wilson (born May 4, 1970), usually credited as Monique Wilson, is a Filipina singer, actress, and women's rights activist. MISS SAIGON OPENS ON STAGE. You know you're replying to a post that's probablyolder than all the current Matildas, right? [1] She later earned a BA in Theatre from the University of the Philippines in Diliman and studied at the London Academy of Dramatic Arts (LAMDA), receiving its postgraduate certificate in classical acting. She enrolled at the University of the Philippines and majored in theater but had to cut her education short when she was asked to join the 1989 production. Her most memorable roles are: Frederika in A Little Night Music, Debbie in The Real Thing, Philia in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Maggie in A Chorus Line, Anne Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank, Mistress in Evita, Princess Alais in A Lion in Winter, Laura in The Glass Menagerie, Chava in Fiddler on the Roof, Sister Mary Leo in Nunsense, Cecile Volange in Les Liaison Dangereuses, Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, Mollie Ralston in The Mousetrap and Anne in La Cage Aux Folles. Miss Saigon goes to Vienna with a Filipino as the Engineer, Few images capture the essence of elegance quite like Audrey Hepburn delicately nibbling on a croissant outside the Tiffanys store in New York., Summer is in full swing, which can only mean one thing: heat. Jon Jon Briones has played the Engineer to great acclaim in recent productions of Miss Saigon. And Red Concepcion also has been a successful Engineer in the United Kingdom and Ireland tour. Monica Anne Esteva Wilson (born May 4, 1970), usually credited as Monique Wilson, is a Filipina singer, actress, and women's rights activist. Vietnam She was originally slated to play the alternate Kim and Mimi in the original staging. Miss Saigon Original London Cast (1989) . Two years after the original London West End production, the play opened in New York, in 1991, with the largest advance sale in Broadway history ($37 million). Closing: Love or hate it, you cant deny that its the perfect, The Most Magical Show on Earth has seemingly found its way to our shores, transformed into a localized version that pays homage to, Filipino-Australian artist grentperez just released his latest single When the Day Is Done ahead of his upcoming EP When We Were Younger. It speaks so much about whats going on around the world. Monique started acting professional at the age of nine. Im the one who can actually do some stuff on stage and at the same time break the fourth wall and be the narrator., He added, Hes a seedy street rat, dirty, everything. She was subsequently cast as Kim and singing the part in the Complete Symphonic Recording. Kim was born in a village in Vietnam around 1958, three years after the war started. Length of Run: How remarkable that all three who performed the role of KIM ( Frances on the demo, Linzi on the concept album, and Lea who originated the role at the West End) all performed the role of EPONINE in LES MISERABLES. AboutCareersPrivacyTermsContact UsAdvertise With Us. In that masterwork by Boublil and Schnberg, Les Miserables, it was the 1832 revolution in Paris which occupied center stage. We had a little bit of a workshop when we started. 2022 Mega Global Licensing Inc. is a subsidiary of, Front and Center: Arielle Jacobs To Star In, Actress Ginger Gonzaga On Self-Love And The Importance Of Being Seen, Ruby Ibarra Uses Music As A Tool To Unpack Diasporic Life, Meet Andrea Macasaet, The Broadway Star Paving The Way For Filipinos. And in the plum role of the scheming, sneering Engineer is Christian Rey Chuck Marbella of Cebu, who has a history of playing the Engineer as well as Thuy (the disgruntled suitor of Kim) in past productions of Miss Saigon in English. Completing the cast were British actors Jonathan Pryce, Simon Bowman, Claire Moore, Keith Burns, and Peter Polycarpou. When Takonkiat Viravan's Thai adaptation of Miss Saigon opens at Ratchadalai Theatre tomorrow, the date is precisely 23 years and one week after the world-renowned musical's premier in London on . Applicants for this role must have a strong voice which should be able to touch up to E, and fall low to G.", Carla Guevara-Laforteza (West End understudy), Cezarah Campos (West End, Australia and Manila alternate), Sooha Kim (West End understudy) (also 2016-2017 Japan and 2017-2019 UK Tour), Emily Bautista (understudy) (also 2018-2020 US Tour), Dee Dee Magno (also US Tour and Asian Tour), Melinda Chua (also US Tour and Stuttgart), Ma-Anne Dionisio (also Toronto (original cast), and Australia (alternate)), Miriam Valmores Marasigan (alternate, also Australia, 2003-2007 UK Tour), Sooha Kim (2016-2017) (also 2015-2016 West End Revival Understudy and 2017-2019 UK Tour), Divina Sarkany, Michelle Nigalan (Sweden), Nele-Liis Vaiksoo, Meribel Mrsepp (Tallinn), Michelle Nigalan (Broadway, US National Tour and 2004-2005 Gothenburg), Ima Castro (Manila, Asian Tour, 2004-2007 UK Tour), Jennifer Hubilla (US National Tour, 2003-2007 UK Tour), Sanna Majuri, Jennie Storbacka (Finland, 2004 Helsinki), Laurie Cadevida and Jennifer Trijo (Australia), Lissah Martins, Cristina Candido (2008 Brazil), Na-Young Jeon, Laiying Wang (2011-2012 Dutch Revival), Kanda Witthayanuparpyuenyong, Kulkornpat Phothongnak (2012 Bangkok), Kim Ah Sun, Lim Hye Young and Lee Ha Na (2012 Korean Revival), Sooha Kim (2015West End revival understudy, 2016 Japanese Tour and 2017 UK Tour), Joreen Bautista (2017 UK Tour - alternate), Aynrand Ferrer (2017 UK Tour understudy and 2021-2022 Vienna Production - alternate), Christine Heesun Hwang (2018 US Tour - alternate), Francesca Nong (2019 US Tour - understudy, first Vietnamese American Kim), Vanessa Heinz (2021-2022 Vienna Production), Rachel Chan (2021-2022 Vienna Production understudy), Abigail Adriano (2023 Australian Production). Miss Saigon Wiki is a FANDOM Music Community. The company has continued to produce theatre works in several Asian countries and has been active in the women's rights movement, producing and performing in such works as The Vagina Monologues. Or maybe I'm just jaded. Monique Wilson is now based in Manila. Claude-Michel Schnberg and Alain Boublils Miss Saigonthat musical which in 1989 unleashed an explosion of Filipino musical talent on the London stage, spearheaded by Lea Salonga and Monique Wilson as the first two to be selected to play the tragic heroine Kimwill be going to Vienna, the famed music capital of Austria, for a December run. Personal Info Birth Date: no date entered yet Birth Location: no location entered yet . She reached stardom at nine, playing that famous redhead in Annie. The company recently staged Vagina Monologues and Cabaret. The Engineer, who has been waiting for a "passport" to the US, learns that Tam is half-American so he resolves to help by posing as Kim's brother and Tam's uncle. Toggle navigation Toggle Universal Navigation Start typing to see results or hit ESC to close, From Disneyland to Nuvali, GA Fallarme Brings His Genius to the Shores of Manila, Arts and Culture Latest Stories , Filipino Stars Grace the Re-Opening of the Tiffany and Co. 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Monique Wilson - Miss Saigon Audition - YouTube AboutPressCopyrightContact usCreatorsAdvertiseDevelopersTermsPrivacyPolicy & SafetyHow YouTube worksTest new features 2022 Google LLC INQUIRER.net wants to hear from you! Production Info. It'll never happenhttp://www.lesmis.com/uk/2016/01/cast-changes-for-les-miz-london/, Dancingthrulife2 said: "Well, Eva Noblezada should be playing Epionine in London right now"why the heck are you bringing this up in the ancient thread though. The first night was a huge success and the reviews were excellent too with Simon being widely praised for his interpretation of the role. He mocks Kim for still hopelessly waiting for her husband amidst the revolution and tries once again to force her into their arranged marriage. Kim is a Vietnamese girl who falls in love with the American marine Chris Scott during the final days of the Vietnam War. Thirty-two years ago yesterday, on 11 April 1991, the musical Miss Saigon opened on Broadway, following its acclaimed run at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London beginning in September 1989.. Lea Salonga, who was catapulted to international stardom as the original Kim in Miss Saigon, looked back on that momentous time with a Facebook post on Tuesday featuring the original poster art for the .
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