Asmeret Ghebremichael
Asmeret Ghebremichael | |
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Nationality | American |
Alma mater | New York University |
Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
Years active | 1999–present |
Asmeret Ghebremichael is an American actress and singer, known for her work in Submissions Only, Legally Blonde, and The Book of Mormon.
Early life and education
Ghebremichael grew up in Churchill, Pennsylvania, with her parents and younger sister.[1] As a child, she trained in dance and musical theatre at the Abby Lee Dance Company and was taught by Abby Lee Miller.[2] Ghebremichael attended Woodland Hills High School[3] and earned a B.S. in communications from New York University.[4]
Career
Ghebremichael made her Broadway debut in 1999, playing Rusty, Wendy Jo, Urleen, and the Ensemble (varying) in
Theatre credits
Year | Show | Role | Notes |
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1999 | Footloose | Rusty (u/s)/Wendy Jo (u/s)/Urleen (u/s)- (replacement) | Broadway, Feb 14 – August 25, 1999[6] |
2004 | Lone Star Love | Ensemble | off-Broadway |
Unknown | Wicked | Ensemble- (replacement) | Broadway |
Spamalot | Minstrel- (replacement) | Broadway[7] | |
2007 | In the Heights | Ensemble | off-Broadway[6] |
Legally Blonde | Pilar/Shandi (u/s)/Brooke Wyndham (u/s) | Broadway, July 2, 2007 – October 19, 2008 | |
2010 | Elf | Shawanda | Broadway, November 14, 2010 – January 2, 2011[8] |
2011 | The Book of Mormon | assistant dance captain/Nabulungi (u/s) | Broadway, March 24, 2011 – November 25, 2012 |
2013 | Nabulungi | Broadway, Aug 6 – December 1, 2013[6][7] | |
2015 | West End, Nov. 2015–2016 | ||
2016 | Sweet Charity | Nickie | Off-Broadway, November 2, 2016 - January 8, 2017 |
2017 | Dreamgirls | Lorrell Robinson | West End, March 23, 2017 - January 12, 2019 |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007 | Legally Blonde: The Musical | Pilar | Filmed stage production |
2008 | Legally Blonde: The Musical – The Search for Elle Woods
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Self | 2 episodes |
2010–14 | Submissions Only | Raina Pearl | 14 episodes |
2014 | Los Feliz, 90027 | Self | unaired pilot |
2015 | Trevor Moore: High in Church | Singer | TV movie |
The Adventures of Lillian Kate | Alexi | 3 episodes | |
The Wiz Live! | Munchkin | TV movie | |
2022 | WeCrashed | Renee |
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2008 | The Drummer | Ivy | Short |
2009 | Confessions of a Shopaholic | Alette Receptionist | |
Red Hook | Asmeret | ||
2014 | Russian Broadway Shut Down | Lesbian | Short |
2015 | Sad Studs | Blood Donor
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Short |
Discography
Year | Title | Notes |
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2010 | Elf (Original Broadway Cast Recording)[8] | Featured vocals |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
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2007 | Drama Desk Award | Outstanding Ensemble Performance | In the Heights | Won |
2017 | Lucille Lortel Awards | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Sweet Charity | Nominated |
Chita Rivera Awards | Outstanding Outstanding Female Dancer in an Off-Broadway Show | Nominated |
References
- ^ Onofri, Adrienne (June 1, 2009). "GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Asmeret Ghebremichael of 'The Wiz'". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
- ^ Ferri, Josh (October 10, 2012). "Dance Moms Diva Abby Lee Miller on Her 'Wonderful' Newsies Experience and What It Takes to Dance on Broadway". Broadway.com. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
- ^ Eberson, Sharon (July 10, 2011). "Pittsburgh-area actresses share in 'Book of Mormon's' success". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Archived from the original on October 27, 2021. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
- ^ Brunner, Jeryl (June 15, 2020). "How This Broadway Dynamo Found Her Power". Forbes. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
- ^ Hewis, Ben (August 7, 2012). "Asmeret Ghebremichael joins cast of Dreamgirls as Lorrell Robinson". WhatsOnStage.com. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
- ^ a b c "Asmeret Ghebremichael Theatre Credits". broadwayworld.com. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
- ^ a b "Asmeret Ghebremichael – Broadway Theatre Credits, Photos, Who's Who – Playbill Vault". playbillvault.com. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
- ^ a b "Who's Who – Asmeret Ghebremichael in – Playbill Vault". playbillvault.com. Archived from the original on November 2, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
External links
- Asmeret Ghebremichael at IMDb
- Asmeret Ghebremichael at the Internet Broadway Database
- Asmeret Ghebremichael at Internet Off-Broadway Database