Ariel Reonal ICACM International Casting & Creative Management Sydney, NSW 2010 Michael Turkic: +61 481 085 972 William Le (text): +61 405 539 752 E: [email protected] W: http://www.icacm.com.au

Biography

Ariel Reonal started singing at the age of seven. Without proper training, he performed from elementary years in school programs and joining competitions all the way to college. He pursued this passion after graduating as a scholar with a major in TV Broadcast and Radio Communications. Although his mom didn’t initially approve of his chosen career, he went full-time anyway doing mainly theater productions, corporate shows, teaching in musical theater workshops, one-time chance designing the set for the local production of Florence Foster Jenkins’ play “Glorious!”, and occasionally appearing in television series and advertisements.

Training eventually happened through years of experience with reputable local theater companies. Ariel also attended theater dance classes at the Broadway Dance Center New York and Dance Attic London as well as the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) Master Class in under acting coach and author of “In- Depth Acting” Dee Cannon.

After a nine-year absence in the performing various roles such as Quasimodo in Hong Kong Disneyland, and playing Assistant Commissar in the West End Revival of “Miss Saigon”, Ariel returned to his native land in 2016, bagging featured roles in major musical productions and earned him the 2016 Gawad Buhay Outstanding Male Featured Performance in a Musical for “Tick, Tick… Boom!”

Ariel wishes to further his career internationally, and eventually share his knowledge to future artists in his home country.

D.O.B: 12/03/1976 Age Range: 25-43 Height: 5’6.5” Hair: Short Black Straight Body Type: Medium Ethnicity: Filipino

Experience

THEATRE 2017 “ Chitty Bang Bang” Original Manila cast musical, Full House Theater Company, , Manila, Philippines (Inventor/Ensemble) Dir: Jaime Del Mundo 2017 “Newsies” Original Manila cast musical, Disney, Globe Live! & 9 Works Theatrical, BGC, Manila, Philippines (Wiesel/Jacobi/Stage Manager/Mayor/Newsie) Dir: Robbie Guevara 2016 “Miss Saigon” Cabaret, One Night Stand Productions, 12 Monkeys, City, Philippines (Featured Artist) Dir: Joaquin Valdez 2016 “A Christmas Carol” Musical, Globe Live! & 9 Works Theatrical, BGC, Manila, Philippines (Jacob Marley) Dir: Robbie Guevara & Writers: Lynn Ahrens & Alan Menken 2016 “Tick, Tick… Boom!” Musical, 9 Works Theatrical , RCBC, , Philippines (Michael) Dir: Robbie Guevara 2016 “American Idiot” Original Manila cast musical, Globe Live! & 9 Works Theatrical, BGC, Manila, Philippines (Favourite Son) Dir: Robbie Guevara 2014-2016 “Miss Saigon” West End revival musical, Cameron Mackintosh, Ltd., Prince Edward Theatre, London, UK (Assistant Commissar/Ensemble) Dir: Laurence Connor 2014 “An Intimate Evening with Gia Macuja” Concert, Promotions, Events & Production Specialists, Shepherd’s Bush, London, UK (Guest Artist) Dir: Peps Villlaneuva 2008-2011 “High School Musical Live!” Musical, Hong Kong International Theme Parks, Ltd., Hong Kong Disneyland, Causeway Bay, HK (Lead Vocalist) Dir: Randy Wodjick 2007-2014 “The Golden Mickeys” Musical, Hong Kong International Theme Parks, Ltd., Hong Kong Disneyland, Causeway Bay, HK (Quasimodo) Co-dirs: Tom Vazzana & Jennifer Lawrence 2007 “Cinderella Jr.” Musical, Repertory Philippines, On-stage, 1, Makati, Philippines (Herald) Dir: Baby Barredo 2006 “Aladdin Jr” Musical, Repertory Philippines, On-stage, Greenbelt 1, Makati, Philippines (Jafar) Dir: Joy Virata 2006 “The Sound of Music” Musical, Repertory Philippines, On-stage, Greenbelt 1, Makati, Philippines (Ensemble) Dir: Baby Barredo 2004-2006 “Miss Saigon” Musical, Cameron Mackintosh, Ltd., UK New Production Tour (Ensemble/Thuy Cover) Dir: Laurence Connor 2004 “Fame” Original Manila cast musical, Repertory Philippines, On-stage, Greenbelt 1, Makati, Philippines (Nick Piazza) Dir: Baby Barredo 2003 “Himala the Musicale” Original cast musical, Tanghalang Pilipino, Cultural Center, Manila, Philippines (Pilo) Soxy Topacio 2003 “Dreamgirls” Original Manila cast musical, Atlantis Productions, On-stage, Greenbelt 1, Makati, Philippines (Marty) Dir: Bobby Garcia 2003 “Robert Seña: Showtime” Concert, Spotlight Productions, Music Museum, Manila, Philippines (Guest Artist) Dir: Rico Gutierrez 2001-2002 “Miss Saigon” Musical, Cameron Mackintosh, Ltd., UK Original Production Tour (Ensemble/Thuy Cover) Dir: Matt Ryan 2001 “Miss Saigon” Musical, IMG Arts & Entertainment, Hong Kong, HK & , SG Asian Tour (Club Owner/Thuy Cover) Dir: Peter Lawrence 2000-2001 “Miss Saigon” Musical, Saigon Company Philippines, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines (Club Owner/Thuy Cover) Dir: Peter Lawrence 2000 “Jesus Christ Superstar” Musical, Atlantis Productions, GSIS Theater, Pasay City, Philippines (Simon Zealotes/Jesus Cover) Dir: Bobby Garcia 2000 “Once Upon a Mattress” Original Manila cast musical, Repertory Philippines, WJ Shaw Theater, De Lasalle University, Manila, Philippines (Jester) Dir: Baby Barredo 1999 “Rent” Musical, New Voice Company & Atlantis Productions, Music Museum, Greenhills, Philippines (Steve/ Squeegeeman/Roger Cover) Dir: Bobby Garcia 1999-2000 “Blood Brothers” Original Manila cast musical, Repertory Philippines, WJ Shaw Theater, De Lasalle University, Manila, Philippines (Sammy Johnstone) Dir: Zeneida Amador 1999 “Sleeping Beauty” Musical, Repertory Philippines, WJ Shaw Theater, De Lasalle University, Manila, Philippines (Blue Faun) Dir: Liza Infante & Writer: Jim Eiler 1998 “The Boyfriend” Original Manila cast musical, Repertory Philippines, WJ Shaw Theater, De Lasalle University, Manila, Philippines (Pepe/Alphonse) Dir: Zeneida Amador 1998 “Annie” Musical, Repertory Philippines, Theater, Manila, Philippines (Ensemble) Dir: Zeneida Amador

2 1998 “The Wizard of Oz” Musical, Repertory Philippines, WJ Shaw Theater, De Lasalle University, Manila, Philippines (Ensemble/Scarecrow) Dir: Jay Virata & Writer: Jim Eiler 1998 “Miong” Original cast musical, Repertory Philippines, AFP Theater, De Lasalle University, Manila, Philippines (General/Exile) Dir: Zeneida Amador 1997-1998 “El Filibesterismo” Musical, Tanghalang Pilipino, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines & Cotabato Tour (Juanito Pelaez/Basilio) Dir: Nonon Padilla 1997 “Once on this Island” Musical, Chase International, GSIS Theater, Pasay City, Philippines (Storyteller/Papa Ge Cover) Dir: Jonas Sebastian 1996 “Ilustrado” Original cast musical, Tanghalang Pilipino, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines (Ensemble) Dir: Nonon Padilla 1996 “West Side Story” Musical, Company of Players, Meralco Theater, Manila, Philippines (Luis) Dir: Chinggoy Alonso 1996 “Chess” Original Manila cast musical, New Voice Company, Meralco Theater, Manila, Philippines (Ensemble) Dir: Bobby Garcia 1995 “Great White Way 3” Broadway revue, Company of Players, Meralco Theater, Manila, Philippines (Ensemble) Dir: Chinggoy Alonso

TELEVISION 2016 “Mornings @ ANC” Morning TV series, ANC, ABS-CBN, Manila, Philippines (Guest – ‘Tick, Tick… Boom!’ Promo) 2016 “It’s Showtime” Variety TV series, ABS-CBN, Manila, Philippines (Guest – ‘American Idiot’ Promo) 2015 “ASAP 20” Musical variety TV series, ABS-CBN, Wembley Arena, London, UK (Guest) Dir: Johnny Manahan 2015 Oliver Awards” Competition TV series, ITV, Society of London Theatres, Royal Opera House, London, UK (Guest) 2014 “Royal Variety Performance” Musical variety TV program, ITV, Palladium, London, UK (Guest Performer – ‘Miss Saigon’) 2007 “Maria Flordeluna” Drama TV series, ABS-CBN, Manila, Philippines (News Reporter – Ariel Trono) Dir: Jerry Sineneng 2006 “Super Inggo” Superhero fantasy TV series, ABS-CBN, Manila, Philippines (Nestor/Head Monster – Supremo) Dir: Gilbert Perez – Nominated for an Emmy 2003 “Breakfast” Morning TV series, , ANC, Manila, Philippines (Guest – ‘Himala Isang Musikal’ Promo) 2003 “What’s Up ‘Day!” Comedy TV series, Radio Philippines Network, Manila, Philippines (Guest) Dir: Kokoy Jimenez 2003 “Sound Education” Competition TV series, MTV Asia, Kuala Lumpur, (Finalist – Philippine Representative) 2002 “Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay” Soap opera TV series, ABS-CBN, Manila, Philippines (NBI Agent) Dir: Laurenti Dyogi – Emmy nominated 2001 “Making a Difference” Musical variety TV series, BBC Northern Ireland, Belfast, Northern Ireland (Guest – ‘Miss Saigon’) 2000 “The Making of Miss Saigon Manila” Documentary, Radio Philippines Network, Manila, Philippines (Presenter) Dir: Kokoy Jimenez 2000 “XYZ @ ANC 21” News, ABS-CBN, Manila, Philippines (Guest) 1999 “Martin Late@Nite” Musical talk TV series, ABS-CBN, Manila, Philippines (Guest) Dir: Arnel Natividad) 1996 “A Little Night of Music” Musical variety TV series, GMA Network, Inc., Manila, Philippines (Guest) 1996 “Eezy Dancing” Musical variety TV series, ABC, Manila, Philippines (Guest) 1995 “Tatak Pilipino” Lifestyle TV series, ABS-CBN, Manila, Philippines (Guest) 1994 “Ipaglaban Mo!” Drama anthology TV series, ABS-CBN, Manila, Philippines (Guest) Dir: Nick Lizaso 1993 “The Maricel Drama Special” Drama anthology TV series, ABS-CBN, Manila, Philippines (Guest) 1993 “Salo-salo Together” Variety TV series, GMA Network, Inc., Manila, Philippines (Guest)

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OTHER “The Buzz”, “Eat Bulaga!”, “Sang Linggo Napo Sila” & “Teysi Ng Tahanan”

FILM 2016 “Miss Saigon 25th Anniversary Performance” Televised performance, Universal Pictures & Cameron Mackintosh, Ltd., Prince Edward Theatre, London, UK (Assistant Commissar/Ensemble) Dir: Brett Sullivan 2014 “The Heat is Back On: The Remaking of Miss Saigon” Documentary, Universal Pictures, London, UK (Cast Member) Co-dirs: Dougie Mackie & David Dolman 2006 “Heremias: Book 2 – The Legend of the Invisible Island” Fantasy drama indie film, Lavrente Diaz Production, Mt. Mayon, Philippines (Lead – Heremias) Dir: Lav Diaz

MUSIC 2014 “Miss Saigon” Definitive live recording, Cameron Mackintosh, Ltd., Prince Edward Theatre, London, UK (Assistant Commissar/Ensemble) Dir: Laurence Connor 2010 “Celebration in the Air” 5th anniversary theme song, Hong Kong International, Hong Kong Disneyland, Lantau Island, HK (Vocalist) Dir: Rony Fortich 2000 “Rent” CD single, Atlantis Productions, Manila, Philippines (Ensemble) Dir: Bobby Garcia 1998 “Miong” Original cast recording, Repertory Philippines, Manila, Philippines (Ensemble) Dir: Zeneida Amadaor 1997 “The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe” Premiere cast recording, Trumpets, Inc., Manila, Philippines (Backing Vocalist) Dir: Jamie Del Mundo

PROMOTIONAL DHL International, Manila, Philippines (Spokesman) MGM Gold, Manila, Philippines (Spokesman) MegaWorld Properties, Manila, Philippines (Spokesman) Anderson Consulting, Manila, Philippines (Spokesman) Pfizer Searle, Manila, Philippines (Spokesman) “Miss Saigon” Press conference, Manila, Philippines (Interviewee) Aventis, Manila, Philippines (Spokesman) Philips, Manila, Philippines (Spokesman)

MODELLING Jamie Oliver Magazine, London, UK (Model) Food & Wine Magazine, Dublin, Ireland (Model) Payless Instant Noodles, Manila, Philippines (Model) Sunsilk Shampoo, Manila, Philippines (Model) Bactidol Mouth Gargle, Manila, Philippines (Hand Model) Red Horse Beer, Manila, Philippines (Model) Cream Silk Conditioner, Manila, Philippines (Model) Talk&Text.Mobile.Service, Manila, Philippines (Model) French Connection, London, UK (Runway Model) Lacoste, Princes Square, Glasgow, Scotland (Runway Model)

TECHNICAL 2007 “Glorious!” Musical, Repertory Philippines, On-Stage, Manila, Philippines (Set Designer) Dir: Bobby Barredo 2007 “Journey to Hope” Concert, AFP, Manila, Philippines (Set Designer)

4 2000 “Jack & the Beanstalk” Musical, Repertory Philippines, WJ Shaw Theater, Manila, Philippines (Assistant Dir) Dir: Michael Williams 1999 Summer Theater Workshop, Repertory Philippines, Manila, Philippines (Instructor) 1998 GSIS Theater, Chase International, Manila, Philippines (Theater Manager) 1996-1997 Company of Players, Tektite Power, Manila, Philippines (Production Assistant)

Education

1996 Mass Communications (Major in TV Broadcast and Radio Communications, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Sta. Mesa, Manila, Philippines

Skills

• Languages: English (fluent), Tagalog • Accents: American, British, Indian, Filipino • Film, TV & Theatre: Acting, hosting/presenting, voiceover, set design, modelling • Vocal Range: Tenor • Dance: Jazz, tap (basic) • Athletic: Running, swimming, bowling, gymnastics (cartwheel, round-off, flag pole), weapons (air pistol, rifle shooting) • Licences’ Held: Driver’s Licence, Diver’s License

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