"Ana Marina gave a winning performance, she has a fine, secure and generous soprano" … "Particularly touching" - The Australian “Ana Marina’s spirited portrait of Christine a well polished foil” - The Sydney Morning Herald Ana Marina has been captivating audiences around Australia and overseas with her passionate portrayal of ‘Christine Daae’ in The Phantom of the Opera. She has received rave reviews and gained a Helpmann Award nomination and a Green Room Award nomination (best female in a leading role) for this role. She performed the role for more than sixty performances on London’s prestigious West End at Her Majesty’s Theatre. She was then invited to play the role (alternate) in the much-anticipated World Tour Production that travelled to Shanghai, Seoul, Taipei, Hong Kong and Singapore. Other theatre credits include Caroline Neville in Titanic (Theatre Royal) and Cosette for the 10th Anniversary production of Les Miserables that toured Australia and New Zealand, Chess (South Bank Piazza) and Savitri for Upstart Opera. Concert performances include A Musical Send Off (Capitol Theatre), Phantomine (Princess Theatre), Hats off (National Theatre) and concerts with theQueensland Pops Orchestra. Television appearances include a solo performance for the 8th Annual Helpmann Awards, televised live on Foxtel. Mornings with Kerri-Anne, Good Morning Australia with Bert Newton, The Today show, ABC’s Quest – The Percy Grainger Award with theQueensland Symphony Orchestra. Ana Marina also sang live before 52,500 people for the State of Origin, and at the International netball series NZ vs England both televised internationally to millions. Ana Marina studied voice at The Queensland Conservatorium of Music and graduated with a Diploma of Music. Whilst at the Conservatorium she performed in the Operas, Gloriana, Albert Herring, L’Enfant et Les Sortileges, Elijah and Il Tabaro. She also studied at The National Actor’s Conservatory (QLD) where she graduated with an Advanced Diploma of Screen and Stage Acting. In 2007 the Actors Conservatory honoured her with The Outstanding Industry Achievement Award. Ana Marina’s next project will to be to work on her own solo album. Many thanks go to her family, friends and partner Richard for their love and support through out the years.
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