AS CHRISTINE IN THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

"Ana Marina gave a winning performance”
"she has a fine, secure and generous soprano" … "Particularly touching"
- The Australian

“ In Ana Marina a glorious star has arrived”
“her Christine blends daintiness of form and movement with powerful purity of voice and perceptive charaterisation”
- The Adelaide Advertiser

“Flawless”…  “Impressive”
- Mosman Daily

“Hers is an operatic soprano with a wonderful resonance, and her performance never flags”
 - Sun Herald

“ Ana Marina’s spirited portrait of Christine a well polished foil”
- The Sydney Morning Herald

“Warlow is wonderfully supported by gifted coloratura Ana Marina, dainty and vivacious as Christine " 
- The Age

“Ana Marina unveils a superb soprano voice and dramatic flair”
“ there’s a real chemistry between them, as the petite beauty unmasks the disfigured beast”
- Adelaide Sunday Mail

 “Ana Marina is perfect in the role of Christine”
“She personifies the naivety that the role of Christine demands.”
“It is hard to believe that such an enormous sound comes from this diminutive diva”.
“Her voice rings like a bell through the audience in one moment, then engulfs you with its power in the next”.
– Sunshine coast Daily

“looks gorgeous, sings like an angel”...  “She makes it her own”
- Stagenoise

“the young soprano acquits her part with admirable force”
“She is possessed of a commanding operatic style that distinguishes her from the outset”
 - The Age

“a graceful, petite Christine with a mighty voice”
“The night belongs to the principals … Warlow and Marina, a pair of exquisite voices who give the humanity and depth of emotion to a classic tragedy”
-The Adelaide Advertiser

"Ana Marina has an exceptionally full-bodied voice" 
 - Herald Sun

“Ana Marina’s heartfelt Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again was unforgettable”
“a vocal tour de force when the Opera Ghost and Christine played by Ana Marina, harmonized together”
- Australian Stage online

“the wonderful casting of Ana Marina in the role of Christine who is technically and vocally superb”
- ABC Radio

“Ana Marina, sings Think of Me beautifully, how she belts that amazing voice out of her tiny body is a wonder to behold”
 - NZ Herald

“Ana Marina is simply gorgeous as Christine, her clear voice and fine characterisation fitting the character perfectly”
- Rip it Up - Adelaide

“Christine, shimmeringly portrayed by Ana Marina”
“Hopelessly breathtakingly beautiful duet All I Ask of You, rendered perfectly by Marina and her onstage lover Raoul”
- Perth Now

“Marina makes a sweet and Charming ingénue”
- Brisbane News

“Ana Marina gives an absolutely stellar performance as Christine. I’ve always felt that Sarah Brightman’s depiction of Christine is as good as it gets. I was wrong”.
- samesame.com.au

“Marina beautifully embodies the character's innocence and purity but also conveys an inner strength that lends credibility to her decisive action in the heart-wrenching climax”.
- NZ Herald

“Ana Marina’s sings Christine beautifully and brings an interesting vocal interpretation to one of the hardest music theatre roles to sing”
– aussietheatre.com

“Ana Marina played the role with finesse and really captured the innocent young girl. A wonderful performance really appreciated by the audience”
 -PKTheatre.com

“Ana Marina is a delight as Christine. Breathless, wide-eyed and vibrant throughout, she really excels when she finally has the stage to herself in ‘Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again.”
– theatrepeople.com

“Ana Marina is stunning as Christine”
- stuff.co.nz

“Ana Marina’s voice was beautifully controlled and her high notes filled The Civic Theatre with charm. Warlow and Marina performed with just the right mix of energy and passion, never once having to command the audience's attention”.
- NewsTalkZB Radio

"Marina was exquisite in all aspects of her performance"
 – MEAP Careers

“A Fresh Voice”
- London Theatre Review

“Ana Marina steps into her predecessor's shoes with confidence”
- Sun Herald

 “Ana Marina brought incredible character structure to her role of Christine,”… “she has the ability to draw on a deep emotional journey in her character portrayal”…  “What I found most intriguing about her portrayal was her ability to absorb Christine as a naïve, lonely girl at the beginning of the show, and through her incredible acting ability and stamina in the role, she grew in character as to grow into a woman by the end, portraying guts and a confident ability to stand up to the Phantom… I have never seen such ‘real’ chemistry between two people on stage.  Ana Marina alongside Warlow, their stunning acting abilities together… When in scene and song, the vibe was magical; it was unlike anything I had ever seen before, creating everything from a smile, a laugh, and a tear from every audience member present.”
- Theatre Australia

 

AS COSETTE in ‘LES MISERABLES’

“a vibrant and talented performer”
- Time out magazine

“Ana Marina’s lovely soprano voice enriched Cosette”
- The Courier Mail

" an  intense performance from Ana Marina as Cosette"
 - The Daily News - Auckland, N.Z

“Marina's petite Cosette is a believable portrayal of a young woman discovering love”
- The Herald Sun