#ndp 2016

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More than fashionably late, two sheets in the wind, and bubbling with Bad News, Stuart emerged from an Uber. Carrying a Santa-esque backpack and a twelve pack of Sam Smith Oatmeal Stout, he almost bellowed. "HO...HO...Hooooo...." A quick adjustment to the bag. "Krampus has arrived!"

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Manny just sat in his car in front of the place before sighing. They had invited everyone... less see what trouble to cause...

Walking right in the door, he stared about with a big smirk across his face as a pleasant wave to all.

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Today, we celebrate yet another year of nation building. As we wave our flags and celebrate our successes, let us not forget the sacrifices of those who made Singapore what it is today. A fledgling but strong nation, we are extremely lucky to have access to clean water, a roof over our heads, peaceful relations and a safe environment we’re able to call home. Elsewhere, wars are breaking out and many remain entrapped in a vicious cycle of poverty amidst calamities and disasters. Let us not forget about those who are not as privileged and fortunate as we are; those who are facing imminent grave and real dangers.  From a third world nation to a glowing first world country with accolades and accomplishments spanning the better half of her fifty one years, Singapore has come a long way indeed. A great Thank You to those who have made it possible and let’s remember that we’re only strong when we’re united. Not only on national day, but everyday. Happy 51st Birthday Singapore Building Our Singapore of Tomorrow

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Photo of the Day | Majulah Singapura! Subject: The Festival ArchLocation: Istana Park, Singapore

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OH SHIT it’s dat new cast of NDdP

The new cast of NddP was announced few days ago. I was pretty excited, but actually, eh, I didn't really know these guys (except Daniel Lavoie obvs) and shame on me tbh. So here's a recap of who is who, who is from where, who has already perform for this show, etc. (I'm gonna do it in French too. And the link will be there.)

Everyone's free to add info ! (I may edit to keep it easy to read & stuff)

Richard Charest – Gringoire

Born on October, 14th 1970 (45yo) in Québec.

He played Phoebus many times between 1999-2005 (in France, Canada and Liban).

He then played Gringoire in Asia and France, and lately (2012-2015) during the international tour passing in Russia, Japan, Korea. So, he's pretty familiar with the play.

He's in music business since he's 16

He has write/cowrite few theatral stuff which one about Rimbaud, I don't really know what it is.

Here's him singing Le Temps des cathédrales on the showcase (2016) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpNlA2Kp430&feature=youtu.be

Here he's singing Déchiré as Phoebus (in 2001): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7YUDi8DLYE

Hiba Tawaji – Esmeralda

Born on December, 10th 1987 (28yo) in Lebanon 

She speaks arabic, french and english.

She's a singer but also an actress and a director.

She's mostly know in France bc she made The Voice in 2015 and ended up 5th.

She is a soprano and her voice can go on 4 octaves.

She has released two albums and is working on a french one.

She directed some of her MV.

She already played in many musicals (she had 4 lead female roles), notably in Don Quixotte.

She sung Vivre on the showcase : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCL2VKz3D3Q&feature=youtu.be

& Bohémienne : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scF5TTxJPqg

And here's her youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/HibaTawajichannel

Daniel Lavoie – Frollo

Born on March, 17th 1949 (67yo) in Manitoba, Canada (in a french speaking area). He's bilingue tho.

He's a singer-songwriter-composer and is really mostly known for being the original Frollo.

And for his song Ils s'aiment (1984), tbh.

He wrote songs for other famous artists as Céline Dion too.

He won many awards

He published a book of poetry in 2011, Finutilité.

He also acted in some movies.

Well, he made a lot of stuff.

He sung Tu vas me détruire on the showcase : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdrjTtL0SfQ

And here's Ils s'aiment : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hN5sWAZuELY

Angelo Del Vecchio – Quasimodo

Born on August, 2nd 1991 (24yo) in Benevento, Italy.

He played in Richard Cocciante's Giulietta & Romeo after which he has played Quasimodo in italian and in english.

He had also played Clopin sometimes.

Richard Cocciante considered him like a son so I guess they have worked together a lot.

He performed in other Italian plays.

That's basically all I could get as I don't really speak italian.

He sung Dieu que le monde est injuste : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzKCQaKunMc

Here's Ali in gabbia, occhi selvaggi (Les oiseaux qu'on met en cage) with Frederica Callori (2010) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_o-_xl8R5w

Martin Giroux – Phoebus

Born May, 23rd 1979 (37yo) in Québec.

In 2001, he was one of the finalists of Tout nouveau, tout show, a canadian song contest.

In 2004, he wins Star Académie in Canada.

He was Bruno Pelletier's understudy (and a chorus) in Dracula, entre l'amour et la mort (2006) which was his first step in musicals. 

He has made three albums.

He was on a show in tribute to Joe Dassin and on Party Time (a musical? idk).

He was part of a show, Plamondon, which covers Plamondon's songs at Montreal. 

He seems to have done other stuff but I fail at understanding what exactly is everything tho.

He sung Déchiré on the showcase : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67iEYnEXKWU

His most famous song is J't'aimerais encore, I couldn't find it tho.

His twitter : https://twitter.com/martgiroux23

Alizée Lalande – Fleur-de-Lys

I have no idea how old she could be, and I guess she's french but idk.

She's an actor & singer.

She studied theater in Ateliers du Sudden and in Bourg la Reine with Gaëtan Paul as teacher.

She studied singing for 4 years, violin for 6y, piano for 3y.

She has her music theory's diploma.

She can dance (modern, classical & oriental)

In 2011 and 2012 she played on two episodes of Le jour où tout a basculé (french tv.. stuff)

On 2011-2012 she played on several plays

She played Clara on Plus Belle la Vie (french tv show) during season 9 (2013)

On 2015 she was in two musicals : Le Voyage extraordinaire de Jules Verne (as Anna Verne) & Le Bal des vampires - le musical. 

She sung La monture on the showcase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssj029Ulesw

Here's a cover of Hurt by Nine inch nails : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YB5J0abNozs

Her facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/Alyz%C3%A9e-Lalande-1475508822766495

Jay – Clopin

Born on April 7th, 1979 (37yo) in France.

He was a member of Poetic Lover from 1997 to 2000.

And a member of the RnB & hip-hop band Class Vegas in 2001.

In 2002 he had a minor role in the musical Cindy, by Luc Plamondon. It's a modern version of Cinderella. It wasn't really a success.

Since 2013 he's part of Vigo Bamy Jay, a soul trio. 

He sung Les sans papiers on the showcase : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKvXImQb6xU

Here he's singing the song Je te retrouve un peu in duo with Tina Arena (it's from 2003) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUFZUJ-x_fI

That's a sum up of what I found about them, feel free to add more and/or correct me if I get something wrong!