Aicelle Santos is back! After her journey as Gigi in Miss Saigon, she will now be part of Studio 7

She's back! Aicelle Santos, after starring in Miss Saigon's UK Tour for a year, GMA Network's home-grown singer and actress Aicelle Santos is back in the Philippines with 
high spirits. 

With her stunning performance amidst excellent reviews, she has truly brought pride to the country by successfully portraying the iconic role of `Gigi Van Tranh' in Cameron Mackintosh's critically-acclaimed musical Miss Saigon.

Aicelle shared her whole journey when she was playing the iconic role of Gigi in UK saying that the whole experience was very enriching for her and so memorable that she will cherish it till she grows old and share the stories to her children and even grandchildren. 

Because of her performance in Miss Saigon, she described herself now as more confident with her own skin, her role made her wear a bikini during her performance and she added that if there will be another offer for her to star in a play wearing the same clothes, she would gladly do so if it is really needed. Aicelle also mentioned that she also made friends with her co-actors in the play which made her work more pleasant, she didn't feel homesick at all because of their good company.

"Playing Gigi was a personal, spiritual, and professional journey for me," Aicelle shared. "It taught me a lot about myself as a person and as an actor. I became more disciplined because of our daily shows that required physical and mental focus." 

The Kapuso star also talked about the struggles of being away from home and what she learned from them. "Being so far from home and living outside of my comfort zone made me realize the more important things in life. I valued my personal relationships more with my family and friends. I learned to appreciate the warmth of the sun after days of cloudy and gloomy skies. I enjoyed the quietness of a simple and independent life," she said. 

Now that she's home, Aicelle is back to performing for her kababayans. She is part of Ballet Philippines' 2019 restaging of the 1977 pop rock opera ballet, "Tales of the Manuvu," which showcases the folk tales of the Manobo tribe in Mindanao. It runs until March 31 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), Pasay City. 

She is also set to make her TV comeback this April as a regular host of GMA's musical-variety show, Studio 7. Apart from these, fans can once again catch her reprise her role as Elsa in the rerun of "Himata.. Isang Musikal". 

Asked what else she's looking forward to, Aicelle said, "To creating new music and marrying the man I love." 

Aicelle shared some details regarding her upcoming wedding with fiance Mark Zambrano. She said that they are planning for a small and intimate wedding, a beach or garden wedding and she would be inviting her closest friends in the industry who are mostly singers and performers. She's still on the process of creating the theme for her wedding which also includes her wedding gown. Will she be singing on her wedding day? that's a big surprise according to her. 

With overflowing love and blessings, Aicelle remains grounded and full of gratitude, "My new mantra is to live in the moment and to embrace the life that is unfolding right in front of you. I am more grateful than ever to everyone who continues to support me and to the Lord who guided me through this path."

Special Thanks to Sapporo Noodles, Dentiste and Aficionado perfumes 

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