Amra-Faye Wright

Amra-Faye Wright (born 22 August 1960) is a South African stage actress best known for portraying Velma Kelly in the musical Chicago, both on Broadway and in international tours. In 2010, she became the first actress to have performed the role both in English and in Japanese. Quotes I fell into this role, and I've been able to make a career out of it which I didn't intend to do. It's a role I love wholeheartedly; I feel very blessed to have been able to do it this long I didn't have any access to theater Fortunately for me, I did have a fantastic classical ballet teacher in my small town Longtime Chicago Star Amra-Faye Wright on Making a Career Out of Playing Velma Kelly,Aug 6, 2019,by Lindsey Sullivan It was only when I went to England and got this role quite by accident that I decided, ‘Oh, this is what I want to do What a blessing to have been able to make a career out of Chicago I'm very strict about how I keep myself fit. I don't go overboard. I'm not a vegan or vegetarian I keep a balance. I keep my mind in a place that I don't allow it to spiral out of control. If I get influenced by anybody else's negative thoughts, it can be a slippery slope down. I take care of those things, and then the rest takes care of itself Longtime Chicago Star Amra-Faye Wright on Making a Career Out of Playing Velma Kelly,Aug 6, 2019,by Lindsey Sullivan The more life experience you have, the older you are, the more interesting your point of view becomes, the more you realize how little you actually know When you're younger, you think you have a handle on things. As you get older, you realize you don't That kind of letting go is the most wonderful feeling in the world This is my life, and I'm very, very happy with it. Longtime Chicago Star Amra-Faye Wright on Making a Career Out of Playing Velma Kelly,Aug 6, 2019,by Lindsey Sullivan Quotes about Amra-Faye She is dynamite, I’ve never seen anyone like her. Double Wow!!!-Julie Wilson She lacks nothing-she’s got it all. Looks, talent, heart, glamour, star quality- you name it! Her act defines the worlds cabaret form, past to present--Tommy Tune Sensational Amra-Faye..a truly gargantuan talent - and really nice person to boot. This leggy and versatile lady has it all -style, class, presence, beauty, a body from heaven and a voice and audience rapport that has everyone quickly eating out of her hands and many jumping to their feet, this critic included.- The Mercury She is the hottest show in town....sheer seductress - vocal and otherwise - enrapturing with the clarity, power and poise of her delivery of jazz, blues and classic modern numbers. Her stage persona is worldly-wise, ironic, knowing. There’s humor of the subtlest sort at play, inflected and nuanced and perfectly judged.- Darryl Accone, Artzone https://amra-faye.com/cabaret Amra-Faye is the epitome of the professional cabaret artiste.- Observer, Cape Surely the most vivacious and drop-dead gorgeous performer ever seen. Glittering with sass, sparkle and sophistication, and her vibrant personality and versatile voice, deft moves infectious smiles and easy patter, relating to her life and times, ensure a memorable night out.- The Star, JHB She brings impeccable precision to everything, from high stepping dance moves to subtly directed winks. She has palpable presence and injects her performance with passion- Cape Town, Burger https://amra-faye.com/cabaret External links Category:Actresses from South Africa Category:1960 births Category:Living people