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Rachelle Ann Go returns as Fantine in 'Les Misérables' Arena Tour

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E. Kristhoff Cagape

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Filipino singer and international theater star Rachelle Ann Go is reprising her role as Fantine in the highly anticipated Arena Tour of Les Misérables, marking a special celebration of the musical’s 40th anniversary.&quot;I am absolutely thrilled to be playing Fantine... It&#x27;s Les Mis as you&#x27;ve never seen it before,&quot; Rachelle posted on her Facebook page.The Filipino theater star remarked that she is honored to once again take part in the musical production. &quot;This show has been a significant part of my career, and I am honored to celebrate the 40th anniversary of this legendary show,&quot; she stated.Fans online were quick to extend their congratulatory messages to Rachelle.&quot;Good luck and blessings to you, Miss Rachelle,&quot; one fan commented.&quot;Congrats Miss Rachelle,&quot; another fan wrote.<div> </div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DI1PnAFBZ6p/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A947183.9000000004%2C%22ls%22%3A209758.90000000037%2C%22le%22%3A210257.90000000037%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1059" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div> </div>Rachelle previously portrayed Fantine in various international productions of Les Misérables, including the West End and Asian tours.Fantine is one of the most tragic and compelling characters in Les Misérables. The character is a struggling single mother who sacrifices everything for the sake of her daughter, Cosette.As per www.cameronmackintosh.com, the Les Misérables Arena Tour is &quot;performing in over 15 countries and regions worldwide.&quot;&quot;With the beloved musical phenomenon celebrating its 40th revolutionary year in London in 2025, this spectacular production has an extraordinary new design specifically created for larger venues,&quot; the website added.  Rachelle moved to London in 2014 when she became part of the West End revival of Miss Saigon, which marked the beginning of her theater career abroad.In a previous interview with Boy Abunda, the singer recounted that the journey was initially challenging.&quot;The first few years it was very hard. I moved there without an agent, without a manager dahil sa Miss Saigon,&quot; she said.The singer went on: &quot;Pagdating ko dun kailangan ready ka. I didn&#x27;t have any training or whatsoever with like theater, lahat sila trained. They did a lot of shows before they did Miss Saigon. Ako first time. Ang hirap.&quot;On what made her decide to move abroad despite a thriving career in the Philippines back then, Rachelle recounted: &quot;That time gusto ko pong mangyari nun, gusto ko i-challenge &#x27;yung sarili ko eh. Kasi nandito ako sa Pinas, parang sabi ko, parang may kulang.&quot;&quot;I don&#x27;t know, parang pareho &#x27;yung ginagawa ko, I was singing the same songs, doing the shows, concerts, pero sabi ko gusto kong ma-experiences something different and God gave that to me.&quot;

Rachelle Ann Go remarks that she is honored to once again take part in the musical as it celebrates its 40th anniversary.

Rachelle Ann Go remarks that she is honored to once again take part in the musical as it celebrates its 40th anniversary.