Gigi, YIU Wing Chi
Training: 2014/15 MA Creative Practice and Direction (Musical Theatre Creation), Guildford School of Acting (UK) 2005-06 SHIKI THEATRE COMPANY (JAPAN) Full-time Performer 1996-2000 Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Musical Theatre - Singing Lessons from Guest Teachers D. Michael Heath and Wen Zhang - Acting Lessons from Guest Teacher Justin Ross (NYC) - Tap Dance Lessons from Guest Teachers Germaine Goodson (NYC) and Tap Dogs - Nigel Long and Sheldon Perry - Industrial Experience with Broadway Tony Award Choreographer - Dan Siretta - Broadway Musical Audition – “ Movin’ out” Final cut, Choreographer Twyla Tharp Over the years, performed as a guest artist with HK Pop singer in the Miss Chinese International Pageant, Hong Kong Dance Award and Hong Kong Drama Award. Award: 2014 Received Scholarship of “ Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dance Fund” to study in UK 2014 The 24th of Hong Kong Drama Award and the 6th of Hong Kong Theatre Libre, Best leading Actress (Nominee) 1999 Received Scholarship of “Le Groupe International des 8” for Dance course in France Complete Royal Academy of Dancing From Grade 1 to Inter Part 1 Complete all levels of Modern Theater Dance Faculty Tap Dancing Exam (ISTD) with Honors
Stats: UK Experiences: A Matter of Life and death (MA Actor) GSA, Assist to Movement Director – Dr. Laura Weston, Height: 5’8 Director Katarzyna Deszcz, Electric Theatre, Guildford Musical “ On The Town” (3rd year BAMT) GSA, Assist to Phyllida Crowley-Smith, Director Stephen Dexter, Weight: 125lbs Musical Director George Dyer/Peter Robert, Ivy Arts Centre “ Push” Devising Theatre (BA) Assist to Director Grainne Byrne (Scarlet Theatre), Central School of Speech and Drama, Diorama Theatre Voice Range: “Ruby Robinson” (Film) (External Placement) BBC, SKYART, Movement Director – Dominic Burdess, Mezzo Soprano Director Matt Lipsey, Writer Mike Wozniak, Artist Kim Cattrall Performances: Phone: Musicals/ Drama Role Venue/Collaboration (852) 93453338 (HK) (44)07578176677 (UK) A Chorus Line Cassie Theatre Space, Shatin City Hall Nunsense Sister Maria Hubert Theatre Space, Hong Kong City Hall E- Mail: The Liaisons Actress 2010 HK Art Festival/ Directed by Fredric Mao [email protected] Cyrano de Bergerac (Drama) Roxanne Chung Ying Theatre Company Postcards From Broadway Lead Singer Performed with Broadway Singer --- Michael Heath & Lourie Williamson Sam and Sally’s Love Story Lead Actor’s Family /Pop Stars- Elisa Chan, Anthony Lun And Then There’s You Lead 2007 HK Art Festival / Composed by Peter Kam A. Mui Life (One woman show) Anita Mui Springtime Experimental Theater Pippin Fastrada HK Cultural Centre / Studio Theatre They’re Playing Our Song Lead HK City Hall Theatre/ Musical Director Henry Shek The Legend Of Love Lead HK Cultural Centre / HK Chinese Orchestra West Side Story Anita The New Philharmonia of HK/Pop Star Paul Wong Crazy For You ( Japan Tour) Chorus Susan Stroman Choreography/ Shiki Theatre Company
Other Experiences:
2012-13 Hong Kong Super Star Jacky Cheung ½ Century concert tour Tap Dance Instructor and Dancer 2013 -14 Hong Kong Super Star Andy Lau World Fan Club Choreographer and Instructor Hong Kong Musical, Film and cooperate event Tap Dance Choreographer/ Instructor Industrial Event -- Louis Vuitton / Dior / Piaget / Chanel/ La Mer/Mercedes Benz /BMW / Mont Blanc /Joyce/Adidas