Rebecca Jackson Mendoza
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Rebecca Jackson Mendoza | |
|---|---|
| Born | Melbourne, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, dancer |
| Relatives | Natalie Mendoza (sister) |
Rebecca Jackson Mendoza is an Australian actress, singer, and dancer.
Biography
Early life
Rebecca Jackson Mendoza was born in
Melbourne, Australia to a Filipino father and an Australian mother of German descent.[1] She first came to national prominence as half of the pop duo Jackson Mendoza, with her sister Natalie
. They had minor success releasing two singles that reached the Top 30 in Australia before disbanding in 2000.
Career
Mendoza has had film roles in The Lord of the Rings. Mendoza played "Miss Bell" in Fame, Australia.[citation needed]
Stabbing incident
In 1999, Mendoza suffered a stroke after being stabbed in the chest by her estranged husband and fellow Show Boat cast member Marlon Brand, who committed suicide after the attack. The couple had a daughter named Phoenix.[2]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Howling III | Dancer | |
| 2005 | Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith | Queen Breha Organa
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Theatre
- Miss Saigon
- Show Boat
- Hair
- We Will Rock You
- Lady Galadriel
- Fame: The Musical(2010) as Miss Bell
References
- ^ BWW (21 February 2006). "An Interview with Lord of the Ring's Rebecca Jackson Mendoza aka Galadriel". broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 17 May 2006.
- ^ Sams, Christine (30 June 2002). "Stabbing wound heals for Hair star Rebecca". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 5 July 2006.
External links
- Rebecca Jackson Mendoza at IMDb
- Cast page at The Lord of the Rings - The Stage Musical website
- Reddit original tapes found
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