"Shrek The Musical" Crowns its Young and Teen Fiona, Starting October 31 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater

The tower doors have opened, and the chosen princesses are ready to sing. Newport World Resorts has officially named the young actresses who will portray Young Fiona and Teen Fiona in its upcoming ogre-sized production of Shrek The Musical, set to open on October 31, 2025, at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.

The casting news comes after a weekend of fairytale-worthy auditions held on July 19 and 20 at the Academy for Leisure and Tourism in Newport World Resorts. Dozens of aspiring performers belted out “I Know It’s Today” in front of the show’s creative team, all vying to portray the younger versions of Fiona.

Selected to alternate as Young Fiona are Nela Quilloy Cu Unjieng, Tiffany Criss Ching, and Althea Ruedas. 

Nela has performed in various youth theater productions, including Godspell and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. 

Tiffany, a homeschooled student, brings solo vocal experience and stage confidence. 

Althea, the eldest among the trio, has a background in both film and television, with appearances in local and international screen projects.

For Teen Fiona, the production has cast Daniella Albano, Lois Bersalona, Simone Valderrama Martinez, and Crystalia Jaya. 

Daniella, a former cast member of the international touring production of The Lion King, brings professional musical theater experience to the ensemble. 

Lois is a soprano and student performer affiliated with the University of Santo Tomas.

Simone has appeared in concerts, music videos, and television commercials. 

Crystalia, the youngest among them, is set to showcase her expressive soprano and strong stage presence.

Rehearsals for Shrek The Musical began in August, with the cast preparing for a full-scale fairytale spectacle this holiday season. The musical, beloved for its irreverent humor and heartwarming message, will feature original Broadway staging elements, an ensemble of local talents, and a swamp-load of theatrical magic that promises fun for all ages.

Shrek The Musical is based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig. It features book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori. The hit musical was originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions. Shrek The Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI), New York, NY, USA. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com.

Catch Shrek The Musical starting October 31, 2025, at the Newport Performing Arts Theater. Additional November show dates are now open. Tickets are available at Ticketworld, Newport World Resorts Box Office, and Helixpay: PHP 4,500 (SVIP), PHP 4,000 (VIP), PHP 3,000 (GOLD), PHP 2,000 (SILVER), and PHP 1,500 (BRONZE). For inquiries, contact Customer Care at 7908-8888 or info@fhtcentertainment.com.

For more information on Shrek The Musical, visit www.newportworldresorts.com/shrekthemusicalph and follow @newportworldresorts and @nwr.musicals on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. 

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