Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group Announces The Full Cast Of The Broadway & Westend Hit 'Matilda The Musical' To Be Staged At The Meralco Theatre Next Month
Three talented child stars are alternating as Matilda: Telesa Marie "Esang" De Torres who was in ABS-CBN's "The Voice" and the "Les Miz" Asian tour, Uma Naomi Martin of "A Little Princess", and Felicity Kyle Napuli winner of the Outstanding Child Performer at the Gawad Musika Awards. Playing Matilda's classmates are Gabrielle Aerin Ong and Maria Ericka Peralejo as Lavander; Denise Fidel Arteta and Chi Chi Tan as Amanda; Nicole Chien (daughter of Lea Salonga) and Ella Gonzalez as Alice; Alba Berenguer-Testa and Chantel Marie Guinid as Hortensia; Josh Nubla and Miguel Suarez as Bruce; Rhythm Alexander and Ian Albert Magallona as Eric; Gabo Tiongson and Pablo Miguel Palacpac as Nigel; and John Joseph Miraflores and Teddy Velasco as Tommy.
The adult members of the cast are Jamie Wilson as Miss Trunchbull; Cris Villonco as Miss Honey; Joaquin Valdes as Mr. Wormwood; Carla Laforteza as Mrs. Wormwood; Emeline Guinid as Mrs. Phelps; Nel Gomez as Michael Wormwood; Bibo Reyes as Rudolpho; and Steven Conde, Tim Pavino, Rhenwyn Gabalonzo, Teetin Villanueva, Gerhard Krystoffer, Alex Reyes, Jim Andrew Ferrer, Gabby Padilla and Mica Fajardo."Matilda The Musical" is directed by Bobby Garcia, Choreography by Cecile Martinez, Lighting Design by Driscoll Otto, Musical Direction by Farley Asuncion, Set Design by Faust Peneyra, Costume Design by Raven Ong, Sound Design by Kevin Heard, Vocal Coaching by ManMan Angsico, Assistant Direction by Steven Conde, Assistant Choreography by Jim Ferrer, and Assistant Vocal Coaching by Rhenwyn Gabalonzo. Shows will be on Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays at 2:00 and 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 2:00 p.m and 8:00pm. The show is recommended for children aged 7 and above (children under the age of 4 will not be permitted inside the theater). Tickets ranging from P1,500 to P4,000 are available at Ticketworld (call 891-9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph). For more info, visithttp://atlantistheatrical.com/faq.
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FilAm Actor Ivan Padilla, Who Has Appeared In Hollywood TV And Movies, Tries His Luck In Manila Opposite Alessandra De Rossi In '12' And Movies, Tries His Luck In Manila Opposite Alessandra De Rossi In '12'
IVAN PADILLA is the grandson of the late actor Amado Cortez, husband of veteran actress Gloria Sevilla, whose real name is Arsenio Padilla. "Bale Robin Padilla is my mom's cousin," he says. "I grew up in the household of my Lola Gloria and my aunt, Suzette Ranillo, is now helping me with my career here. My first experience in acting was in the Star Cinema movie, 'Sana Maulit Muli', where I played Lea Salonga's young half brother in the U.S. when I was about 9 or 10 years old, directed by Olivia Lamasan. Then I studied acting under coach Lorrie Hull when I was in college."
His full name is Ivan Germaine Padilla Grimes. His mom is the Padilla and his dad is an American. In Hollywood, he used the screen names Germaine Grimes and Germaine de Leon. He often played Latino and American roles on TV and in films. He has appeared in the TV series "Dexter" and various "CSI" episodes, also "ER", "The Closer", "Castle". He has also appeared in the movies like "Here Comes the Boom" with Salma Hayek and Charice (who played his classmate and encouraged him to try acting in Manila), the horror film "Buried Alive" and the critically acclaimed HBO film "Walkout" with Edward Olmos. How Filipino is he?
"I love Filipino foods, like sizzling pork sisig and bangus belly. I could eat it everyday. I've read Rizal's Noli and Fili and I believe Fil-Ams should instill in their children a sense of pride in being a Filipino and our accomplishments as a people. I love reading about our national heroes and I'd love to play one of them, like Juan Luna, in a movie."
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