Joanna Ampil is the first female Engineer in ‘Miss Saigon’: ‘I am beyond thrilled!’

Rhea Manila Santos

Known for her portrayal as Kim in various productions of the stage musical Miss Saigon in countries like the UK, Ireland, and Australia, Joanna Ampil does the country proud as she makes history as the first female to be cast the Engineer in the upcoming new production of the show on London’s West End next year. <a href='https://push.abs-cbn.com/2018/2/14/fresh-scoops/joanna-ampil-naiintindihan-ko-naman-kung-bakit-h-44286'>READ: Joanna Ampil: 'Naiintindihan ko naman kung bakit hindi matunog ang pangalan ko dito'</a>In a statement released last September 22, Joanna shared her thoughts on her latest achievement. “I am beyond thrilled to be the first woman to play the role of Engineer in this exhilarating reimagination of this most beloved musical which is so close to my heart. To have played Kim in different productions countless of times and to have had my first taste of recording with The Complete International Symphonic Recording of the show, it feels like a full circle moment to pave the way for this historical gender-bending casting,” she said.

Veteran stage actress Joanna Ampil makes history as the first actress cast in the role of the Engineer in ‘Miss Saigon’.

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