Guiliane is LITERALLY THE MAIN CHARACTER
Michael Tran, NHS Co-President | April 6th, 2023
Michael Tran, NHS Co-President | April 6th, 2023
A picture of Guilliane performing on stage as Elle Woods along with the drama club. | Courtesy of Guilliane Parreno
Guiliane Parreno had always dreamed of starring in a musical from a young age. But now, those youthful passions were released as she starred in the drama club’s “Legally Blonde” as Elle Woods.
At 5 years old, she entered singing competitions that allowed her to practice and train in different genres, such as musical theatre and opera. Along with her passion and expertise, she proved why she was worthy. Practicing for two weeks on end and reading scripts from MTV’s pro shot from the 2000s. She was confident she would be Elle Woods and had always felt that connection.
Looking up to Lea Salonga, Guiliane believes that her role as Eponine in Les Miserables encouraged her to become interested in musical theatre. This inspiration would lead to her countless hours rehearsing scripts, singing, and imagining herself as Elle Woods. Now comes the hard part. Going through numerous rehearsals and blonde wigs. Though, she says that their “bubbly personalities always shine through,” along with the need to be motivated. Allowing her to gradually gain confidence and want to perform better every show. With the emotions running high, performing “Felt like a dream. The nerves and people are forgotten when you finally immerse yourself to a point where you do it to do better and have fun!”
In the future, she hopes to star in more musicals and perform more! You can see her perform song covers with her guitar/keyboard on Instagram (@latenightswithjill). But for now, she says, “it’s a matter of trusting yourself” that led her to be the MAIN CHARACTER.