Filipino-Australians Jayd Luna , Trinity Dawn Ilagan and Princess De Leon have been selected by Packemin Priductions to be a part of a huge ensemble cast .
Luna , 17 , from Quakers Hill , was a contestant on the X Factor last year . St Clair residents Ilagan , 17 ,
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is a contemporary dancer while De Leon , 17 , is another accomplished singer who trained in classical music for over 10 years . All three are from the Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School .
The three close friends , influenced by a variety of genres from classical , jazz ,
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pop , acoustic , a cappella and pop music , are excited at the prospect of working together for the very first time .
“ I love Miss Saigon because I ’ m a Leah Salonga fan . We all auditioned around the same time and got in . Our roles take us out of our comfort zone but as growing
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performers its good for our experience and help develop our mindset if we want to break into the entertainment industry ,” said De Leon .
The three are among a significant number of Filipino- Australians who landed roles in the coming Miss Saigon production .
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