Emily Bautista and Red Concepcion's dreams come true in 'Miss Saigon' | ABS-CBN
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Emily Bautista and Red Concepcion's dreams come true in 'Miss Saigon'
Emily Bautista and Red Concepcion's dreams come true in 'Miss Saigon'
Yong Chavez,
ABS-CBN News
Published Aug 02, 2019 12:36 PM PHT
LOS ANGELES — After playing Eponine in "Les Miserables" and now playing the lead role of Kim in the "Miss Saigon" US national tour, actress Emily Bautista said she is living her dream.
LOS ANGELES — After playing Eponine in "Les Miserables" and now playing the lead role of Kim in the "Miss Saigon" US national tour, actress Emily Bautista said she is living her dream.
In 2017, she first joined "Miss Saigon" on Broadway where she started in the ensemble and as a Kim understudy.
In 2017, she first joined "Miss Saigon" on Broadway where she started in the ensemble and as a Kim understudy.
It took her 10 auditions to get in and a six-hour commute each time, but her perseverance paid off. She said it was the support of Fred and Angie Bautista, her parents, that made the difference.
It took her 10 auditions to get in and a six-hour commute each time, but her perseverance paid off. She said it was the support of Fred and Angie Bautista, her parents, that made the difference.
In the future, Bautista hopes to also be in other critically acclaimed shows that celebrate diverse talents, like "Hamilton" and "Hadestown."
In the future, Bautista hopes to also be in other critically acclaimed shows that celebrate diverse talents, like "Hamilton" and "Hadestown."
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Her fellow "Miss Saigon" lead star, Red Concepcion, is also earning praises for his portrayal of the Engineer.
Her fellow "Miss Saigon" lead star, Red Concepcion, is also earning praises for his portrayal of the Engineer.
"Very fantastic show, it's spectacular," he said. "It's a lot of heart, but also this version is a little bit more gritty. It really makes an effort to... show the dark side of war."
"Very fantastic show, it's spectacular," he said. "It's a lot of heart, but also this version is a little bit more gritty. It really makes an effort to... show the dark side of war."
"Miss Saigon" performances continue at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood until August 11.
"Miss Saigon" performances continue at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood until August 11.
Read more on Balitang America.
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