Joan Richelle C. Almedilla (born September 19, 1973) is a film and theater actress, composer, and singer who has starred as Kim in the Broadway musical Miss Saigon.
Almedilla was born to Agapito and Rosario, whose roots are from Bohol and Cebu in the Philippines.
According to an interview by AsianWeek on June 1, 2000, Almedilla, who wanted to sing, did not want to be an actress. As a child, she enjoyed competing in vocal talent contests in the Philippines.[1]
Almedilla moved to the United States in 1993 to pursue a college education and studied voice. Her first role was Kim in the Broadway production of Miss Saigon (1995–1997).[2] She then moved on to portray the role of Fantine on the Third National Tour of Les Misérables (1999–2000 and 2005–2006).[3] Almedilla is the first Filipino to play the role of Fantine. Her other credits include: Soul Girl in the Broadway National Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar (2002–2004); and Woman in Songs for a New World (2005) at the Rubicon Theater, which had been nominated for several Ovation Awards including Best Ensemble Cast.
In 2007, Almedilla starred as Imelda Marcos in Here Lies Love, opposite David Byrne at Carnegie Hall's main theater, the Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, with nearly 3,000 music patrons and enthusiasts in attendance.[4] Almedilla recited two poems ("Wonderment" and "A Hill in the Land of Moriah") composed by Pope John Paul II to the United Nations.[citation needed] She played the role of Himiko Hamilton, the lead in Tea, with Music at East West Players.[citation needed]
In 2016, Almedilla joined Lincoln Center's North American tour of The King and I as Lady Thiang, directed by Tony Award Winner Bartlett Sher.[5] Her son went on to play one of the Royal Twins.
She has directed several fundraisers including: Hope for a New World (benefiting the victims of tsunami disasters in South Asia) and Give a Child Hope (together with Places Please and World Vision to benefit The Children of Rwanda).
Almedilla supports Broadway Cares: Equity Fights Aids, and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Personal life
Almedilla is married to Filipino-American film director Charles Uy.[citation needed]
Almedilla's son CJ Uy plays one of the Royal Children in the 2016 North American tour of The King and I.[6]
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^"Joan Almedilla Theatre Credits". Broadwayworld.com. October 18, 2016. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
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External links
"Sag-Aftra | Aea". Joan Almedilla. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
"The King And I on Tour". Thekinganditour.com. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
Leo P. Udtohan (September 30, 2008). "Bared... Broadway star is a Boholana". Bohol.ph. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on February 19, 2009. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
Peter Marks (February 2, 1996). "Broadway's Anonymous Stars". The New York Times. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
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This article includes a list of general references but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations November 2016 Learn how and when to remove this template message Joan Richelle C Almedilla born September 19 1973 is a film and theater actress composer and singer who has starred as Kim in the Broadway musical Miss Saigon Joan AlmedillaBornJoan Richelle C Almedilla 1973 09 19 September 19 1973 age 49 Cebu City PhilippinesOther namesKimOccupation s International Filipino singer and theater actressYears active1995 presentSpouseCharles UyParent s Agapito and Rosario AlmedillaAwardsChampion Best of Cebu Pop Music Festival January 1993 Most Perfect Voice Music Mate Star 1989 Contents 1 Life and career 2 Personal life 3 Theater 4 Film 5 Plays 6 Recordings 7 Solo concerts 8 Awards 9 See also 10 References 11 External linksLife and career EditAlmedilla was born to Agapito and Rosario whose roots are from Bohol and Cebu in the Philippines According to an interview by AsianWeek on June 1 2000 Almedilla who wanted to sing did not want to be an actress As a child she enjoyed competing in vocal talent contests in the Philippines 1 Almedilla moved to the United States in 1993 to pursue a college education and studied voice Her first role was Kim in the Broadway production of Miss Saigon 1995 1997 2 She then moved on to portray the role of Fantine on the Third National Tour of Les Miserables 1999 2000 and 2005 2006 3 Almedilla is the first Filipino to play the role of Fantine Her other credits include Soul Girl in the Broadway National Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar 2002 2004 and Woman in Songs for a New World 2005 at the Rubicon Theater which had been nominated for several Ovation Awards including Best Ensemble Cast In 2007 Almedilla starred as Imelda Marcos in Here Lies Love opposite David Byrne at Carnegie Hall s main theater the Stern Auditorium Perelman Stage with nearly 3 000 music patrons and enthusiasts in attendance 4 Almedilla recited two poems Wonderment and A Hill in the Land of Moriah composed by Pope John Paul II to the United Nations citation needed She played the role of Himiko Hamilton the lead in Tea with Music at East West Players citation needed In 2016 Almedilla joined Lincoln Center s North American tour of The King and I as Lady Thiang directed by Tony Award Winner Bartlett Sher 5 Her son went on to play one of the Royal Twins She has directed several fundraisers including Hope for a New World benefiting the victims of tsunami disasters in South Asia and Give a Child Hope together with Places Please and World Vision to benefit The Children of Rwanda Almedilla supports Broadway Cares Equity Fights Aids and The Leukemia amp Lymphoma Society Personal life EditAlmedilla is married to Filipino American film director Charles Uy citation needed Almedilla s son CJ Uy plays one of the Royal Children in the 2016 North American tour of The King and I 6 Theater EditHer theater work includes 7 Les Miserables as Fantine National Tour Miss Saigon as Kim Broadway King and I Lady Thiang National Tour Criers for Hire as Baby Krunk Fu Battle Battle as Jean Lee Songs for a New World Jesus Christ Superstar Soul Girl Magdelene Us It s Only Life Tea with Music Himiko Hamilton Film EditCommencement Ramona The Speed WalkerPlays EditQue Platon PeregriNasyon Making Tracks Seer from SaigonRecordings EditStage 3 True Colors Featured Artist Joan A Solo Artist 8 Solo concerts EditJourneys of My Heart September Songs Simply JoanAwards EditPerlas Awards Philippine Foundation Cebu City Certificate of Recognition in the field of Performing Arts Bohol Circle of Eastern USA 1998 2000 Apollo Awards for Best of Apollo Nights 1994 Champion Best of Cebu Pop Music Festival January 1993 Most Perfect Voice Music Mate Star 1989 Regional Champion Music Mate Star Cebu City 1989 See also EditFilipinos in the New York City metropolitan regionReferences Edit AsianWeek A amp E Joan Almedilla A Rising Star Archived from the original on August 22 2000 Review of Les Miserables San Francisco July 3 2005 Mspt47 com Retrieved November 5 2016 Review of Les Miserables San Francisco July 3 2005 Mspt47 com Retrieved November 5 2016 DavidByrne com Here Lies Love www davidbyrne com Archived from the original on February 21 2006 Retrieved January 17 2022 Murphy Linda Review The King and I wows audiences at PPAC The Herald News November 3 2016 The King amp I on Tour Cast Creative accessed December 2 2016 Joan Almedilla Theatre Credits Broadwayworld com October 18 2016 Retrieved November 5 2016 News reviews interviews and more for top artists and albums MSN Music Music msn com Archived from the original on March 20 2012 Retrieved November 5 2016 External links Edit Sag Aftra Aea Joan Almedilla Retrieved November 5 2016 The King And I on Tour Thekinganditour com Retrieved November 5 2016 Leo P Udtohan September 30 2008 Bared Broadway star is a Boholana Bohol ph Retrieved 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