(Newswire.net — December 30, 2013) Singapore, Singapore — Singapore American School (SAS) Senior Julia Abueva’s dream to perform on Broadway and the West End is finally coming true. She was selected to join the cast of Miss Saigon in a Sir Cameron Mackintosh West End production.
The original production of Miss Saigon premiered 25 years ago and won numerous West End and Broadway awards. Ms. Abueva was selected to understudy/alternate as the lead actress, Kim. Miss Saigon, which premiered in 1989, is set at the fall of the Vietnam War and tells the tragic tale of forbidden romance between an American G.I., Chris, and a Vietnamese bar girl, Kim.
“Abueva has been described by critics as a ‘prodigy’ with a ‘golden voice,” said Corrie Tan.
This production will open at the Prince Edward Theatre in London starting in May 2014.
Featured on the American daily television show, Oprah when she was only thirteen, Ms. Abueva continues to amaze audiences in the Philippines as well as Singapore. “Everyone’s so supportive [here], that’s what separates SAS [from other schools],” she said. Soon, she will amaze audiences in London as well.
This talented young woman has quite a long resume, performing in musicals theater productions, on television as well as having independent recording contracts. Having starred in the musical Spring Awakening as Wendla last year and playing Diana’s daughter Natalie in Next to Normal in September in Singapore, Ms. Abueva appeared in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella in Manila, Philippines from October to December.
Established in 1956, the school primarily serves the American and international expatriate communities of Singapore. SAS is registered with the Singapore Council for Private Education, affiliated with the Office of Overseas Schools through the U.S. Department of State, and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
For more information about Singapore American School visit www.sas.edu.sg.
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