Christina Modestou (Born 5 April 1989) is a
Welsh
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Greek theatre actress and singer. She is best known for portraying
Anne Boleyn in the musical
''Six'' at its beginnings in 2017 at the
Arts Theatre in London and later recording the same role for the 2018 studio album.
Early life and education
Modestou is from
Port Talbot in South Wales. She took classes at the Mark Jermin Stage School. She went on to train at the
Arts Educational School (ArtsEd) in Chiswick, West London.
Career
Modestou first professional job was in the ensemble of ''
We Will Rock You'' in 2010, where she also covered the role of Killer Queen.
In 2014, Modestou was part of the
Southwark Playhouse cast of the UK premiere of the musical ''
In the Heights'' in the role of Nina. The cast included
David Bedella
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Early life
Bedella wa ...
as Kevin, Sam Mackay as Usnavi,
Emma Kingston as Vanessa,
Victoria Hamilton-Barritt as Daniela, Sara Naudi as Carla and
Eve Polycarpou
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Early life and education
Polycarpou was born in Brighton to Greek Cypriot parents. ...
as Abuela. The show then transferred to the
Charing Cross Theatre with a new cast.
Modestou then joined the cast of ''
Urinetown
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'' in 2014, for its run at the
Apollo Theatre.
Jenna Russell played Penelope Pennywise. The show moved after a successful run at the
St. James Theatre
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.
In 2015 she joined the UK tour cast of
''Shrek the Musical'' as part of the ensemble. Following this it was part of the ensemble of the 20th anniversary production of
''RENT'' first a
The Other Palace and then embarking on a UK tour.
In 2017, she joined the cast of ''
Six'' for their performances at the
Arts Theatre in
London. She worked extensively with
Lucy Moss
Lucy Amelia Nancy Moss (born 13 January 1994) is a British writer, director, and composer best known for co-creating the hit musical ''Six'' with Toby Marlow. As director of most ''Six'' productions, Moss became the youngest ever female director ...
and
Toby Marlow, the creators of the musical, and despite the fact that the original 2017 performances weren't in costume, Modestou went on to take part in the studio album, singing the role of
Anne Boleyn (whom she originated), which was recorded and later released in 2018.
After the release of the studio album, Modestou left the cast of ''Six'' and she was replaced with Millie O'Connell in the
West End productions and later
Andrea Macasaet
Andrea Cesyl Macasaet (; born March 13, 1994) is a Canadian actress and singer. She is best known for originating the role of Anne Boleyn in the Broadway production of '' Six: The Musical''.
Early life
Macasaet was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. ...
in the
Broadway productions.
Theatre credits
References
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Living people
1989 births
People educated at the Arts Educational Schools
People from Port Talbot
Welsh musical theatre actresses
Welsh people of Greek descent