Rachelle Ann to celebrate 10th year via concert; readies for ‘Miss Saigon’

MANILA, Philippines- Rachelle Ann Go is preparing for her big concert this February.

The concert is her celebration of 10 years in the industry.

“Gusto ko i-share sa mga tao ‘yong journey ko sa 10 taon ko dito sa industriya,” she said in an interview with Aubrey Carampel which aired in “24 Oras” Wednesday night, January 8.

“‘Yong dami ng music kong pinagdaanan, napunta ako sa rock, revival, OPM pero dito pala papunta sa musical [play], so gusto ko i-share sa tao ‘yon.”

The musical play that the Kapuso talent refers to is the revival of “Miss Saigon” in London. She was chosen to play the role of Gigi, which she says is a “sexy role.”

Since it’s a sexy role, Rachelle wants to condition her body.

“Workout talaga para pagdating do’n hindi ako hingalin,” she said. “Tsaka medyo sexy rin kasi ‘yong role ko do’n na si Gigi. Dance class, jazz, voice lessons.”

Besides these preparations, she was able to talk to Isay Alvarez and Jinky Llamanzares, who both played the role of Gigi, and to Lea Salonga who played the role of Kim.

She narrates, “Si Ms. Isay nag-message siya sa akin, sabi niya mag-enjoy lang ako kasi hindi mababayaran ‘yong experience na ‘yon. Si Ms. Jinky Llamanzares who played Gigi in Canada tumawag naman siya. Si Ms. Lea napakarami din tips. So nakakatuwa na nakausap ko sila.”

Rachelle is set to leave for London first week of March for the rehearsals of “Miss Saigon” which will begin staging on May 3, at Prince Edward Theatre in London.