Jamie Rivera, Jenine Desiderio and Pinky Amador were among the special guests who attended the gala performance of 'Miss Saigon,' where they recalled their fond memories from doing the musical and keeping their friendship even to this day.
Jamie Rivera and Pinky Amador at the gala night of the 2024 Philippine run of ' Miss Saigon ' held in The Theatre at Solaire on March 26, 2024.MANILA, Philippines — It has been 35 years since " Miss Saigon " debuted on London's West End, and to this very day, the musical still captures the hearts of viewers all around the globe.
"Miss Saigon" is an adaptation of Giacomo Puccini's opera "Madama Butterfly," which is set at the tail-end of the Vietnam War, where a romance blossoms between a bargirl and an American soldier. Rivera, Desiderio and Amador were among the special guests who attended the gala performance of "Miss Saigon" last March 26, where they recalled their fond memories from doing the musical and keeping their friendship even to this day."I'm very happy maraming makakaalam ng 'Miss Saigon,'" Rivera told members of the media on the red carpet. "Nagkaroon ako ng 'Miss Saigon' family.
Amador mentioned that she attended the 10th and 25th anniversary shows of "Miss Saigon," as she noted the musical is now celebrating its 35th year.
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