Willemijn Verkaik has won the 2014 West End Frame Award for Best West End Debut. She wins for her performance as Elphaba in the West End production of Wicked at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.
Speaking to West End Frame, Willemijn said: "Wow, this is really amazing and I'm truly touched. To play the role in the West End was such an honour and everyone knows it wasn't easy having to leave the show prematurely, but I always felt such support from all of you. I'm working very hard to get back into shape, and to receive this award is as if you're all there with me climbing that mountain. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!"
Andrew Tomlins (Editor of West End Frame) said: "We have seen some spectacular West End debuts over the past year and it has been inspiring to see so much support for our nominees who are fresh out of drama school as well as those who are internationally recognised superstars. There was a ridiculous amount of talent on the list of nominees and I would like to thank everybody who voted."
Best West End Debut runs as part of the 2014 West End Frame Awards. Click here for further information and check out the full result below:
Andrew Tomlins (Editor of West End Frame) said: "We have seen some spectacular West End debuts over the past year and it has been inspiring to see so much support for our nominees who are fresh out of drama school as well as those who are internationally recognised superstars. There was a ridiculous amount of talent on the list of nominees and I would like to thank everybody who voted."
Best West End Debut runs as part of the 2014 West End Frame Awards. Click here for further information and check out the full result below:
WINNER
Willemijn Verkaik
Gigi / Miss Saigon
24% of the final vote
3rd Place
Alexandra Burke
Rachel Marron / The Bodyguard
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12% of the final vote
4th Place
Denis Grindel
Jimmy Rabbitte / The Commitments
9% of the final vote
5th Place
A.J. Holmes
Elder Cunningham / The Book of Mormon
6% of the final vote
6th Place
Matt Nalton
Nick Massi / Jersey Boys
4% of the final vote
7th Place
Eva Noblezada
Kim / Miss Saigon
4% of the final vote
8th Place
Michael Colbourne
Enjolras / Les Miserables
4% of the final vote
9th Place
Alice Stokoe
Sophie Sheridan / Mamma Mia
3% of the final vote
10th Place
Lizzy Connolly
Jolene Oakes / Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
2% of the final vote
11th - 15th Place
in alphabetical order
Billy Harrigan Tighe, Carey Mulligan, Cleo Higgins,
Harry Shearer & Martin Quinn
Do you think maybe its a little harsh to list everyone in order? Its a bit like saying "congratulations, you're one of the worst west end debuts!" Would it not be a little nicer to just list the top 5?
ReplyDeletedisappointing. hope you are honest with the results
ReplyDeleteI'm not convinced. Just because voters are unable to view the votes since Sept. 16, results have been manipulated. We all know who the real winner is.
ReplyDeleteHilarious... How could you say this? Maybe you're not really happy that Willemijn have won and not an other but please! Stay polite! She is a such wonderful person! And she worked so hard! So maybe you don't enjoy the results but never say this anymore! Willemijn Verkaik is a person too. She has feelings. So, play nice!
DeleteAll of them did an extraordinary work!
Emma
Congratulations Willemijn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletewell done Rachelle Ann Go !!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe top 2 were both great Artist. However when the real time viewing of votes was shut down, then that puts gray area to mechanics.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Willemijn!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are the b e s t !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rachelle Ann Go is not a pop star as my friend from the Philippines said to me! She is like an ordinary asshole! I think Philippines' pop star is Regine or Sarah? Confirm by my friend. But anyways, congrats to all the winners! You all truly deserve it!
ReplyDeleteRegine Velasquez of the Philippines is a far away better than to a starlet Rachelle Ann Go!!
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