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.Wright has played the role of Velma Kelly frequently, first
heading the 2001 UK national tour and later, the European tour and in
productions of the musical every year since 2001 world-wide. Recipient
of the Naledi and Fleur du Cap Awards for her performances in the
South African production.She continues to play this role alternating
between London’s West End and Broadway.Wright began her professional
career as a dancer in Sun City South Africa, appearing in several
musical extravaganzas. In 1992, she played the role of "Sheila" in A
Chorus Line at the Johannesburg Civic Theatre. Thereafter she starred
in musical revues around the world working through agencies in Paris,
Monte Carlo, and London.
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.Wright has played the role of Velma Kelly frequently, first
heading the 2001 UK national tour and later, the European tour and in
productions of the musical every year since 2001 world-wide. Recipient
of the Naledi and Fleur du Cap Awards for her performances in the
South African production.She continues to play this role alternating
between London’s West End and Broadway.Wright began her professional
career as a dancer in Sun City South Africa, appearing in several
musical extravaganzas. In 1992, she played the role of "Sheila" in A
Chorus Line at the Johannesburg Civic Theatre. Thereafter she starred
in musical revues around the world working through agencies in Paris,
Monte Carlo, and London.
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