STAGES Talent Group’s newest discovery is actor singer Jeff Singson. His first big break was playing the highly coveted role of Puerto Rican gang leader Bernardo in Manila’s recent hit musical “West Side Story.” He is now being fielded to do acting and hosting works on television, and essaying other challenging roles in legitimate theater productions.
“I’m definitely living a dream. Three months prior to the auditions for ‘West Side Story,’ I was working as receptionist at a T.G.I. Friday’s restaurant in Ortigas. Who would have thought that I’d soon be working with great talents like Christian Bautista, Karylle and Joanna Ampil. Not to mention being part of a company under Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo who has been a brilliant director. She has taught me well, and helped me gain confidence as first time actor in a professional stage production,” says 24 -year old Singson.
Singson began performing on stage at the age of 15, playing the lead role of Andres Bonifacio in the Philippine Centennial presentation of Juan Sumulong Junior College. He went on to finish college taking up AB Mass Communication in Far Eastern University (FEU), where he joined a dance troupe, and had formal training in ballet and jazz.
In 2007, he joined GMA 7’s “Pinoy Pop Superstar” as a weekly contender. Before his stint in “West Side Story,” he was able to play the role of Paris in Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” directed by Juilliard-trained Ana Valdez-Lim. He also recently appeared in TV 5’s youth soap “Lipgloss,” which stars Sam Concepcion, Cheska Ortega, Mikee Lee, and Rodjun Cruz.
Singson’s newest challenge is to portray the role of Luntha, a character from another beloved Broadway musical, “King and I.” He will be part of “Broadway II” featuring excerpts from Broadway musicals under the direction of Valdez-Lim for Assumption College.
He is now part of STAGES’ roster of talents same as with Christian Bautista, Sam Concepcion, Iñaki Ting, Raki Vega, Isabella, Aria Clemente, Cheska Ortega, Mikee Lee, Enrique Gil, Greggy Santos, and Karylle. For booking inquiries and more information about these talents, call (632) 818-1111 loc. 225 or email stages_pr@i-manila.com.ph.
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