JOSHUA BARAN - Young Simba

Birthplace Sydney, Australia

Training The Academy Of Performing Arts , Macarthur (2002)

Other Joshua joined the senior show group at the Academy Of The Performing Arts in 2003. He performed in several eisteddfods, general public performances and end of year concerts including solo singing and a recital in 2004.

The Lion King is Joshua's professional musical theatre debut.

DANIEL BUSTAMANTE - Young Simba

Birthplace Sydney, Australia

Training Australian College of Entertainment (ACE), 2004; Vocals, Hip – Hop and Danceworks; Concert Band at Oakhill College , 2004

Other Daniel studies the flute and the drums; he enjoys singing, dancing and acting. Daniel also loves skateboarding and rock music.

The Lion King is Daniel's professional musical theatre debut.

TYSONE EKETONE - Young Simba

Birthplace Sydney, Australia

Training Ted Bennett (singing teacher); Maori Culture (Hamilton West School, New Zealand)

Other Tyson enjoys music and singing. He would like to study the performing arts. THE LION KING is Tyson's professional musical theatre debut.

NATALIE KIZANA - Young Nala

Birthplace Sydney, Australia

Training Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Singing, Acrobatics and Drama at Bradshaw Dancers Performing Arts Academy, 1996 until present.

Other Natalie competes in eisteddfods for dancing. She currently holds the 1 st Place Title for The Australian Theatre Dance Championships in her age group for jazz solo.

The Lion King is Natalie's professional musical theatre debut.

IVY NEGRE - Young Nala

Birthplace San Pablo City, Philippines

Training Mary Easton Dance Studio; Andrew Clare (voice, music), Annie Regaliza (singing); Sydney Academy of Performing Arts (film, television and drama)

Theatre Miss Saigon (Cameron Mackintosh); Annie Jr. (Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School)

Television Commercial: Kool Aid

Film Matrix Revolutions

Other Interschool Public Speaking Competition 2002, Champion; Catherine McAuley Dance Troupe; Performed at Fairfield City Council Festivals; Performed at Filipino Community Festivals; Winner in several Eistedfodd Competitions (piano/song/dance).

KIM NEGRE - Young Nala

Birthplace San Pablo City, Philippines

Training Mary Easton Dance Studios (singing, ballet), 1999 – 2003; National Youth Dance Theatre (jazz), 2000 – 2003; NIDA Junior Drama Workshops, 2001 – 2002; Sydney Academy Of Performing Arts (FTV/drama), 2002 – 2003; Annie Regaliza (singing), 2003 until present; Brent Street Studios, 2004 until present

Theatre Miss Saigon (Cameron Mackintosh); South Pacific (Seabiscuit Productions)

Television/Commercial Kool Aid

Other Kim has won Trophies/Medals in Singing, Dance, Verse Speaking and Piano in various eisteddfods and talent quests. She has also been rewarded for Public Speaking in Interschool Public Speaking competitions; Kim has performed at Fairfield City Council Festivals and at Filipino Community Cultural shows

NAOMI NICHOLSON - BLACK - Young Nala

Birthplace Sydney, Australia

Training Brent Street Studios, 1995 until present; Mrs. Olegasegarem (Singing Teacher)

Theatre Miss Saigon (Cameron Mackintosh), The Wizard of Oz (SEL & GFO Macks Entertainment)

Television Behind the Wheel, Fashion Awards, The Midday Show (Channel 9), Surprise Chef (Channel 7)

Commercials McDonalds, Duncan Hines, Weet-Bix, Emirates Airline, Greater Union, Disney, Arnotts, Canon, Foxtel, KFC, Jell-O, Schwarzkopf, Johnson & Johnson, Myer

Other Voice Overs: McDonalds, The Sun Herald; Don Spencer Video

JACK TIER - Young Simba

Birthplace Sydney, Australia

Training Metropolitan North Boys Dance Group, 2002

Commercials Kelloggs

Other Wakakirri; Metropolitan North Dance Festival; Warringah Eisteddfod (Trumpet); Studying Grade 4 Trumpet (Alan Holley); The Lion King is Jack's professional musical theatre debut