Joanna
Ampil

Theatre: Francesca in The Bridges of Madison County (RCBC Manila); Dina/Jaya in Chuva Choo Choo (Power Mac Center Spotlight, Manila); Nellie Forbush in South Pacific in Concert (Resorts World Manila, NPAT); Grizabella in Cats (UK and European tour 2013-14); Maria Von Trapp in The Sound of Music (Resorts World Manila NPAT); Thanh in the World Premiere of The Real Love (Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Los Angeles); Blue Fairy in Pinocchio: A New Musical (DBS-SRT, Singapore); Christmas Eve in Avenue Q (Noel Coward and Gielgud Theatres, London); Maria in West Side Story (Meralco Theatre, Manila); Mimi in Rent (European Tour); Heidi in I Sing! (Union Theatre, London); The ingénue June in Musical of Musicals (Sound Theatre, London); Sheila Franklin in Hair (The Gate Theatre, London); Eponine and Fantine in Les MisÉrables (Palace and Queen’s Theatres, London); Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar (‘96 revival, Lyceum Theatre, London); Kim in Miss Saigon (Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London, original Sydney production, First UK and Southern Ireland Tour).

Television, Film, Radio and Concerts: most recently, Joanna toured the UK alongside Kerry Ellis and Ria Jones for the first West End Women Concert Tour (UK National tour); one of the lead soloists in Magic of Disney – A Celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee (Hyde Park, London); lead soloist in Night of 1000 Voices 2012 (Royal Albert Hall, London); Also took part in a TV musical celebration in Los Angeles called The Real Love (Pasadena Civic, Los Angeles) where she played the lead role of Thanh opposite Adam Pascal who played Rolf. Numerous guestings, documentaries and appearances globally, including ABS-CBN 2011 Christmas Special (Araneta Coliseum, Manila); Night of 100 Stars-A Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch (Palladium, London); Stars of The Musicals (Stadium Putra, Kuala Lumpur); Musical Moments (Hong Kong); represented her country in The Philippine-Vietnam Friendship Concert (Hanoi Opera House and Ho Chi Minh City); Michelle Wong in Broken News (BBC TV); Entente Cordial-Les Misérables’ Special Performance for the Royal Family including Her Majesty the Queen, President Jacques Chirac and Prime Minister Tony Blair at the Windsor Castle; Joanna Ampil-I love… solo concert (Music Museum, Manila 2009); Joanna Ampil-West End girl solo concert featuring the FILharmoniKA orchestra (Onstage Theatre, Manila 2010). Also took part in the feature film One Day directed by Lone Scherfig. Most recently, she portrayed the role of Candida in the feature film Larawan (A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino) directed by Loy Arcenas.

Recordings: Kim in Miss Saigon’s Complete International Symphonic Recording; Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar’s 1996 revival; guest appeared on recordings of other international artistes; Reach for the Stars CD single; ‘Joanna Ampil’ a self-titled solo album under JAY records; released an album under Sony Music Philippines called Try Love. Recorded the role of Beatriz in the concept album of a new musical entitled The Postman and the Poet and recently released a self-titled album under Viva Philippines.

Others: awarded Manila’s Aliw Award for ‘Best Actress in a Musical’ for her portrayal as Maria in The Sound of Music; Constance in The Three Musketeers - workshop; Edie in On The Waterfront - workshop; Was once a member of a gospel R&B group United Colours of Sound featured in The Quest (BBC Documentary); Nominated for an Australian MO award for Best Actress (Miss Saigon); Nominated for Manila’s Aliw Award for Best Actress (West Side Story) and for Best Live Performance in a Concert (I Love…); Given an Aliw Award for her contribution to live entertainment internationally; Also a Global Filipino awardee.