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BIO

I’m a theater actress and singer. I first dove into the world of professional theater when I was 8 years old and it was a joyride from then on. Between the ages 16 and 21, I took a hiatus from perfoming to spend more time on my education. I bounced right back on to the world of performing as soon as I could officially put it down on my resume that I am, indeed, a college grad. *golf claps*



Being a communications and media arts student, I was exposed to an array of art forms. Traditional and digital art, photography, creative writing, and, yes, even performing. I was once an intern at a big advertising company in Manila – but, alas, I guess performing was my true calling.

I enjoy crafting artsy-fartsy things. I mean, seriously, whoever invented that software for digital scrapbooking probably never saw the kind of joy going analogue could bring. Toy-collecting is a hobby I can’t seem to give up and I know my wallet is silently protesting. I have a total headcount of 15 ball jointed dolls. Occasionally, I sew for them and write their stories. I am still in the process of learning how to take better pictures of them. I like graphic novels, some anime, and really pretty bags—MOVING ON!

I love to travel. I have crossed out some places on my bucketlist, much thanks to the two years I spent living in England and how the rest of Europe is so accessible from there. (Thank you, Miss Saigon.) I generally prefer beaches over mountains. I used to hate winter but now that I’m back living in a tropical country, I think I’m starting to miss it. It may sound superficial, but I reeeeaaaally did enjoy dressing up for fall.

There are 5 canine residents in my house: 4 of them are Jack Russells (Sasha, Oscar, Roger, Ringo). Then there’s Bruno – a big, hyperactive mutt/aspin/askal who’s frightened to bits by the sound of thunder. Sasha is my baby girl. You will probably hear a lot about Sasha in my blog. We love Sasha. Sasha FTW.

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
West End Revival, 2014
Ensemble


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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Tanya Manalang been in?

Tanya Manalang has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Tanya Manalang been in?

Tanya Manalang has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Tanya Manalang's first West End show?

Tanya Manalang's first West End show was Miss Saigon which opened in 2014

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