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Bobby Andonov
Bobby Andonov – Young Simba (at certain performances)

Birthplace Melbourne, Victoria

Training Thelma Williams Dance Studio (Janine Toward); Emma Callaghan (singing).

Other Appearances in annual performances, cabarets and eisteddfods. Bobby attends Mill Park Heights Primary School.

The Lion King is Bobby’s professional musical theatre debut.
Jana Baldemoro
Jana Baldemoro – Young Nala (at certain performances)

Birthplace Melbourne, Australia

Training Johnny Young Talent School (ballet, tap, jazz, cheerleading, singing); Kathy Mikkelsen (singing teacher)

Theatre Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Dandenong Theatre Company)

Television Young Talent Time (Channel 31); Pinoy TV (Channel 31)

Other Studies piano. Performed at the Filipino Festivals, Royal Melbourne Show and various charity events. Performed at Kingston’s Globe to Globe Festival. Modelled for Chino clothing. Jana attends St James Primary School, Brighton.

The Lion King is Jana’s professional musical theatre debut.
Kimberley Chen
Kimberley Chen – Young Nala (at certain performances)

Birthplace Melbourne, Australia

Training Sigmund Sokolowski (singing); Dance World 301 (ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop); Elissa Meyer-Thomas (choreographer); St Martin’s Theatre (acting)

Television Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal Channel 7 Gala Concert; Child model on The Price is Right since July 2003

Commercials McDonald’s

Other Kimberley started singing for charities at aged 4 and performs regularly for charity concerts and events. Kimberley attends Tintern Girls Grammar School.

The Lion King is Kimberley’s professional musical theatre debut.
Tarik Frimpong
Tarik Frimpong – Young Simba (at certain performances)

Birthplace Melbourne, Australia

Training Dance Explosion Studios, Preston/Croydon (jazz and tap); School Choir

Other Photo shoots and catalogue work for K-Mart, Run Scotty Run Children’s clothing; Hobbies include dancing, tennis, soccer and reading. Tarik attends St Gregory’s Primary School.

The Lion King is Tarik’s professional musical theatre debut.

Jordan Herbert
Jordan Herbert – Young Simba (at certain performances)

Birthplace Melbourne, Australia

Training First Step Academy of Dance & Performing, 2000 until present; Ms Rachael Kettle (Dance Teacher); Octave Above singing school 2003 & 2004; Mr John Saluni (Singing Teacher)

Theatre Wakakirri (Frankston Cultural Centre), Shakedown 2005 crew challenge (Dallas Brooks Hall)

Other Bransden’s Taekwondo 1998 until present; Black belt – Australian National Champion 2003. Performs with dance group NV-US. Jordan attends St John’s Regional College, Dandenong.

The Lion King is Jordan’s professional musical theatre debut.
Ariel Kaplan
Ariel Kaplan – Young Nala (at certain performances)

Birthplace Johannesburg, South Africa

Training Jane Moore Academy of Ballet 1998 to present (jazz, ballet and tap); Harry Mullany (singing teacher) 2001 to present

Theatre Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat; Oliver! (Cameron Mackintosh/IMG); Sound of Music; Annie; Les Miserables.

Television Skithouse (Channel 10), Hamish & Andy (Channel 7)

Commercials Target, Snugfit

Other Playgro catalogues. Ariel attends Mount Scopus Memorial College.
Daniel Ridolfi
Daniel Ridolfi – Young Simba (at certain performances)

Birthplace Melbourne, Australia.

Training Johnny Young Talent School (2000-2002), Thelma Williams School of Dance; National Music School (singing & piano) 2003-2005

Theatre Oliver! – Melbourne and Singapore (Cameron Mackintosh/IMG)

Television McDonald’s commercial

Other Daniel attends Plenty Parklands Primary School
Jasmine Vaughns
Jasmine Vaughns – Young Nala (at certain performances)

Birthplace Melbourne, Australia

Training Johnny Young Talent School 2002 to present; Karen Knowles Singing School; Piano with Angela Khoo.

Other Jasmine attends Our Lady of the Pines Primary School.

The Lion King is Jasmine’s professional musical theatre debut.
 
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