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Jean Judith Xavier 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 Jean Judith Javier is a singer, musical theatre performer and a film actor, who is unstoppable in bringing her heart to her audience, she draws courage from them. As a soprano, Jean Judith sings for opera and musical theatre but never limits her capacity by performing pieces from world arts songs. As a film actor, her roles are unconventional that manifest her embodied inner strength but mystical persona. She learns how to sing at an early age of nine performing in the church and villages. Coming from a humble beginning, Jean Judith captures the skill of fine singing from her mother and her sensitivity for arts was nurtured by being deeply connected to the expressive musical cultures of the Philippines, her motherland. Her tenacity to work as a full-time actor and the faith she puts to her craft gave her opportunities to perform in cities and provinces in the Philippines and South and East Asian countries like Korea, Indonesia, Macau, Hong Kong, Taiwan and various cities in China. She assumed self-title roles from many original musicales that have had impacted the history of Philippine contemporary theatre. In opera, she played Sisa for “Noli Me Tangere: The Opera”, a difficult role. But her portrayal of the most iconic Philippine fictive character and deranged woman captures her audience giving her standing ovations and critical acclaim from critics. She offers passionate command of stage performance with her depiction of Gulnara for “Orosman at Zafira” where she earned admiration from theatre aficionados and from her audience: “Noli Me Tangere: The Opera: Unquestionably the high point of the rather meandering De Leon-Tolentino opera, Javier’s rendition…was a mesmerizing piece of theater, a rapturous 11-o’clock number…that stands as the year’s most thrilling moment on the musical stage.” “And in the famous aria…soprano Jean Judith Javier was spellbinding, and deservedly received the loudest applause at curtain call.” “Jean Judith Javier as Sisa was nothing short of phenomenal...but more so by the passionate aria that half the time featured Javier imitating birdsong with her voice in pitch perfect precision.” “Jean Judith Javier (Gulnara) ably and swiftly shifted from wife to mistress, mother and slave, to woman warrior, with nary a questionable act, not one moment of uncertainty in her voice or actions...Javier taking on the higher registers when singing with the chorus. She did it flawlessly, too.” Jean Judith's sheer talent allowed her to work in almost all major theatre companies in her native country gaining admiration from Philippines most respected and outstanding theatre directors. This woman of inspiration, integrity and excellence with uncompromising spirit of an artist hopes to bring her singing voice and acting craft as an oblation for world's cultural and social transformation. D.O.B: 16/08/1978 Height: 5’5 1/2 Hair: Long Black Straight Body Type: Medium Ethnicity: Filipino (Tagalog) Experience THEATRE 2016 “Ang Katatawanan ng Kalituhan (The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare)” Play, Dulaang UP (Lucia) Dir: Alexander Cortez 2015 “MANHID: A Filipino Superhero Musical” Ballet, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Metro Manila, Philippines (Dilim) Dir: Paul Morales 2014 “Ang Huling Lagda ni Apolinario Mabini” Dulaang UP, Wilfrido Gurrero Theater, University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines (Nurse) Dir: Floy Quintos 2014 “Noli Me Tangere: The Opera by Felipe de Leon” Opera, New Port Performing Arts Center, Resorts World Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines (Sisa) Dir: Freddie Santos 2013-2014 “Isang Daan: Virgin Lab Fest 9 Tanghalang Piipino” Performance, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Metro Manila, Philippines (Rallyist) Dir: Ed Lacson Jr. 2013 “Teatro Porvenir” Dulaang UP, Wilfrido Guerrero Theater, University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines {Oryang} Dir: Alexander Cortez 2013 “Collection: A New Dark Comedy by Floy Quintos” Dulaang UP, Wilfrido Guerrero Theater, University of the Philippines (Helena/Priestess – Babaylan) Dir: Dexter Santos 2012 “Amdahl and the Night Visitors” Performance, Music Artes, Inc., SM Mall of Asia, Pasay, Philippines, (Amahl's Mother) MD & Dir: Maria Jocelyn Glorioso 2012 & 2011 “Noli Me Tangere: The Opera by Felipe de Leon” Dulaang UP, Wilfrido Guerrero Theater, University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines (Sisa) Dir: Alexander Cortez 2012 “Walang Sugat (No Wound)” Play, Tanghalang Pilipino, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Metro Manila, Philippines (Monica/Julia Understudy) Dir: Carlos-Siguion Reyna 2012 “Madame Butterfly” Opera, Music Artes Inc., Cultural Center of the Philippines, Metro Manila, Philippines (Cio-Cio San Rehearsal Understudy/Cio-cio San Ghost) Dir: Anton Juan 2012 “Flight of a Falcon” Play, Word of Mouth Theater, Adamson University, Manila, Philippines (Sofia Adamson) Dir: Jeremy Domingo 2011 “RizalX” Dulaang UP, Wilfrido Guerrero Theater, Universty of the Philippines (Teodora Alonzo/Sisa/Multiple Roles) Dir: Dexter Santos 2011 “Orosman at Zafira” Dulaang UP, Centerstage, SM Mall of Asia (Gulnara) Dir.:Dexter Santos 2010-2013 “Rizal Shrine” Performance, Heroes Square, Inc. Fort Santiago Intramuros, Manila, Philippines (Josephine Bracken) Dir: Anton Juan 2010 “Isang Panaginip na FIli” Dulaang UP, Wilfrido Guerrero Theater, University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines (Maria Clara) Dir: Floy Quintos 2008-2010 “Francisco Baltazar's Orosman at Zafira” Dulaang UP, Wilfrido Guerrero Theater, University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines (Gulnara) Dir: Dexter Santos 2008 “Macbeth: Unplugged” Play, Word of Mouth Theater, PETA Theater Center, New Manila, Philippines (Witch3) Dir: Jeremy Domingo 2008 “Bagong Cristo” Samasaning, University of the Philippines, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippies (Dolores Katindig) Dir. Dennis Gupa 2008 “The Silent Soprano” Dulaang UP, W. Guerrero Theater, University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines (Cantopop Star – Selina) Dir: Alexander Cortez 2007 “Pilipinas Circa 1907” Tanghalang Pilipino, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Metro Manila, Philippines (Dorothy Montgometry) Dir: Dennis Marasigan 2007 “Kalayaan: Bayan, Bayani, Bayanihan” Tanghalang Pilipino, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Metro 2 Manila, Philippines (Performer) Dir: Cris Millado 2007 “Basilia ng Malolos” Dulaang UP, Wilfrido Guerrero Theater, University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines (Alberta Uitangcoy/CeciliaTiongson/Narcisa Dizon) Dir: Jose Estrella 2006 “Gabriela: An Oratorio” Dulaang UP, Wilfrido Guerrero Theater, University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines (Gabriela) Dir: Tony Mabesa 2006 “A Walk Back in Time” Play, Tanghalang Pilipino, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Metro Manila, Philippines (Performer) Dir: Cris Millado 2006 “Hinabing Gunita” Pla, Tanghalang Pilipino, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Metro Manila, Philippines (Performer) Dir: Alexander Cortez 2006 “Aquabarkada” Play, Word of Mouth Theater, Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati, Philippines (Kikay the Starfish) Dir: Jeremy Domingo 2005 “Noli Me Tangere: The Musical” Musical, Tanghalang Pilipino, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines (Chorus) Dir: Paul Morales 2005 “The Emperor’s New Clothes” Play, Repertory Philippines, Stages Greenbelt, Makati, Philippines (Lady Winefred) Dir. Joy Virata 2005 “Alamat” Dulaang UP, Teatro Hermogenes Ylagan, University of the Philippines, Metro Manila, Philippines (Matabagka/Swing) Dir: Edna Mae Landicho 2004 “Hibik at Himagsik nina Victoria Lactao” Dulaang UP, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Metro Manila, Philippines (Gare) Dir: Alexander Cortez 2003 “Ang Pagpatay kay Luna” Tanghalang Pilipino, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Metro Manila, Philippines (Chorus) Dir: Nonon Padilla 2002 “Hibik at Himagsik nina Victoria Lactao” Dulaang UP, Wilfrido Gurrero Theater, University of the Philippines, Metro Manila, Philippines (Gare) Dir: Alexander Cortez FILM 2016 “Ang Babaeng Humayo (The Woman Who Left)” Feature film, Sine Olivia Pilipinas, Metro Manila, Philippnes (Mameng) Dir: Lav Diaz – Golden Lion Award at Venice Film Festival 2015 “Hele sa Hiwagang Hapis (A Lullabye for the Sorrowful Mystery of the Filipinos)” Feature film, Epic Media & Sine Olivia Pilipinas, Metro Manila, Philippines (Pepita) Dir: Lav Diaz 2015 “Etiquette for Mistresses” Feature film, StarCInema ABS-CBN, Metro Manila, Philippines (Daughter of Betsy & Ambet Villoria) Dir: Chito Roño 2013 “El Peste Romansa” Feature film, Strawdogs, Inc., Metro Manila, Philippines (Viola) Dir: Richard Somes 2008 “KOLORETE” Feature film, Salida Productions, Metro Manila, Philippines (Asuncion) Co-dirs: Ruelo Lozendo & Sherad Anthony Sanchez – Jury’s Choice Award; Best in Production Design; Best in Musical Design screened in Cinema One Originals 2008; Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival 2009; Madrid Indian Film Festival 2009; Cinemalaya 2009 2008 “ESCLAVES DES MERS (Slaves of the Sea)” Feature film, Pierre Javaux Productions, Metro Manila, Philippines (Pedro’s Mother) Dir: Joel Farges CULTURAL TOURS 2016 Department of Tourism, Philippines & Sindaw Performing Arts Guild, Korea World Travel Fair, Seoul, Korea (Performer) 2012-2015 Philippine Independence Day Celebration, Trade Promo, Department of Tourism, Philippines & Sindaw Performing Arts Guild, Cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Wuhan, Chongqing, Xiamen, Guanghzou &