Christina Modestou (Born 5 April 1989) is a

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theatre actress and singer. She is best known for portraying

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in the musical ''Six'' at its beginnings in 2017 at the

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in London and later recording the same role for the 2018 studio album.

Early life and education

Modestou is from

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in South Wales. She took classes at the Mark Jermin Stage School. She went on to train at the

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(ArtsEd) in Chiswick, West London.

Career

Modestou first professional job was in the ensemble of ''

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'' in 2010, where she also covered the role of Killer Queen. In 2014, Modestou was part of the

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cast of the UK premiere of the musical ''

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'' in the role of Nina. The cast included

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as Kevin, Sam Mackay as Usnavi, Emma Kingston as Vanessa,

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as Daniela, Sara Naudi as Carla and Eve Polycarpou as Abuela. The show then transferred to the

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with a new cast. Modestou then joined the cast of ''

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'' in 2014, for its run at the

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played Penelope Pennywise. The show moved after a successful run at the St. James Theatre. In 2015 she joined the UK tour cast of ''Shrek the Musical'' as part of the ensemble. Following this it was part of the ensemble of the 20th anniversary production of ''RENT'' first a

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and then embarking on a UK tour. In 2017, she joined the cast of ''

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'' for their performances at the

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. She worked extensively with

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and

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, the creators of the musical, and despite the fact that the original 2017 performances weren't in costume, Modestou went on to take part in the studio album, singing the role of

(whom she originated), which was recorded and later released in 2018. After the release of the studio album, Modestou left the cast of ''Six'' and she was replaced with

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in the West End productions and later Andrea Macasaet in the

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productions. In 2018 Modestou was part of the

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production of ''

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'' as Ronnette. Other cast member included: fellow ''Six'' castmate Renée Lamb and Vicky Vox as Audrey II. In 2021 Modestou returned to the Open Air Theatre for their production of Carousel, in the role of Claire Pipperidge, directed by Timothy Sheader, who was involved in several Open Air productions through the years. Following the summer season Modestou was announced as part of the cast of the touring production of ''Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World,'' show inspired by

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's picture book. Modestou played Gertrude Ederle/Jane Austen/Mary Anning/Anne Frank and was joined by Renée Lamb and

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Theatre credits

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Modestou, Christina Living people 1989 births Actors educated at the Arts Educational Schools People from Port Talbot Welsh musical theatre actresses Welsh people of Greek descent