Aicelle Santos is set to play the role of Gigi Van Trahn in ‘Miss Saigon’ after the success of Lea Salonga and Rachelle Ann Go.
Kapuso singer Aicelle Santos is ready to conquer the international theater scene following the success of Lea Salonga and Rachelle Ann Go.
She will also be joining the casts of ‘Miss Saigon’ for the character of Gigi Van Trahn which was previously played by Rachelle Ann in 2014 and veteran theater actress Isay Alvarez did a remarkable portrayal of the character also in 1989 as part of the original West Side cast.
Lea, on the other hand, as known to be a Broadway icon, was the one who originally played the role of Kim and now, another Filipina will be making her own name in the theater industry abroad.
According to a recent report published in GMA News Online, Aicelle is set to go to United Kingdom this third week of March to start her training for her new role.
The Kapuso singer turned theater actress is currently doing the play titled ‘Himala: The Musical’.
Her fans and those theater play enthusiasts can still catch her until March 10 as she plays the role of Elsa in the musical play adapted from Nora Aunor’s classic movie.
Those who have seen and heard her singing and acting prowess on stage commented positively after they watched the play.
Aicelle Santos will not wow the theater goers in UK but also in Switzerland, based on the article.
The Kapuso singer started her in the Philippine music scene when she joined singing competition on TV such as ABS CBN’s ‘Star In A Million’ and GMA’s ‘Pinoy Pop Superstar’.