Actor Lannette New is thrilled to announce that
her television (and screen!) debut in the CTV production
of "Plague
City: SARS in Toronto" in which she played the supporting
role of "Rosie", has won two Hugo Awards from the
Chicago International Film Festival, including Special Achievement
- Acting: Cast Ensemble.
Originally from Victoria, this now Vancouver based actor grew up on the
stage. Lannette became "hooked on acting" when she was cast in
her first acting role as Mrs. Claus in her grade 2 theatre production.
Lannette was involved in music and dance from a young age, performing in
many shows as a dancer and a singer. A highlight was when she danced in
the David Foster Celebrity Softball Game. In addition to singing and dancing,
Lannette completed her grade 8 level of piano in the Royal Conservatory
of Music with First Class Honours.
Lannette moved from Victoria to Vancouver in 1993 and expanded her musical
theatre experience by performing in shows such as Miss Saigon (The Arts
Club), The King and I, Lucky Stiff, Honk!, and many others. Her love of
acting led her to pursue her career in film and television. An early experience
was singing in the Anne Murray 2002 Christmas television special.
Now represented by Lloyd Talent, Lannette is continuing her involvement
in the musical theatre community while pursuing her film and television
career.
FLOWER
DRUM SONG TRAILER! "I ENJOY BEING A GIRL"
The
Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre presents
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s FLOWER DRUM SONG
WATERFRONT THEATRE, GRANVILLE ISLAND May 28 – June 14, 2009
• Nominated for 6 Tony Awards including Best Musical
The generation gap is given the Rodgers & Hammerstein treatment in this colourful
approach to the age-old conflict. In San Francisco’s Chinatown of the late ‘50s,
nightclub owner Sammy Fong’s traditional family has ordered him a picture-bride
from China, hoping to end his pursuit of an enticing dancer. Mei Li arrives,
shy and at sea in a world she doesn’t understand, and it’s clear
that she’s the wrong gal for the totally assimilated Sammy. However, she
may be just the ticket for Sammy’s buddy, whose traditionalist father is
fighting a losing battle with his kids against rock ‘n’ roll,
baseball, sports cars and the typical trappings of the modern American life-style.
Full
of intrigue and comedic moments, through song and dance, the story of families,
friendships, and romance are conveyed in this timeless Asian American musical. --> details
