Christine Marie Allado (born 15 July 1995) is a Filipina-British actress and singer."Theatre review: Hamilton" . The Sunday Times, 24 December 2017. Christopher Hart"A Story inf Full:Christine Allado" . Red Magazine, 9 April 2017 by Olivia Estrada She is best known for her performance in the role of Peggy Schuyler and Maria Reynolds in the multi Tony and Olivier award-winning West End Production of Hamilton: An American MusicalEmma Bradley. "Hamilton West End review: believe every single word of the hype" . The Telegraph, Dominic Cavendish, 22 December 2017 and for starring as Vanessa in the West End production of In The Heights, both by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Her television credits include starring in the BBC's 60th-anniversary production of West Side Story as the lead role of Maria, Jasmine in Hallmark Channel's TV film Royal Hearts, and Agent Beverly Walker for The Accidental Spy. She most recently starred in the musical The Prince of Egypt at the Dominion Theatre in the West End. She was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category Best Musical Album for the original recording of The Prince of Egypt. She sang the Philippine national anthem for Manny Pacquiao's boxing against Jeff Horn.
Early life and education Allado is the daughter of Jojo Allado and Letty Guevara. She attended the University of the Philippines and Playshop school theatre workshops,"Trumpets alumni: Out of the wings, into the spotlight" . Philadelphia Star, Rosalinda L. Orosa - 14 May 2013 and performed in several productions there including Hairspray, The Phantom of the Opera, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat."To the Revolution! Rachelle Ann Go, Rachel John, and More Announced for West End HAMILTON" . by Alexa Criscitiello 26 Jan. 2017
Career Allado moved to Hong Kong at age 18 and went to work as a performer for Hong Kong Disneyland."rising star in Hong Kong Disneyland" . Dot Ramos Balasbas-Gancayco, The Philippine Star, 28 January 2011. She moved again to London, United Kingdom, and enrolled in musical theatre at the Royal Academy of Music."This 25-Year-Old Pinay Is Taking Over Theatre" . Cosmo, Ysa Singson | 23 Jun 2016
Allado's first theatre role in London's West End was in Tim Rice's From Here To Eternity at the Shaftesbury Theatre in 2013, taking on the role of Minerva and serving as understudy for the lead Lorene. In 2014 she had roles in a production of Fat Boy Slim and David Byrne's Here Lies Love, which was transferred from the Public Theater in New York to the National Theatre in London. She performed the role of Ursula in Sweet Charity at the Royal Exchange Theatre and the title role in the show Turandot, staged by the Tête à Tête opera company.
She headlined Magic of the Musicals at the Royal Albert Hall for Magic Radio, which was broadcast live and streamed worldwide.
In 2016, Allado performed with Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli at a concert at the Mall of Asia Arena in the Philippines."Andrea Bocelli–making opera more accessible" . By: Allan Policarpio - Philippine Daily Inquirer,29 April 2016"Andrea Bocelli Achieves 10× Platinum In The Philippines". Orange Magazine, 13 May 2016"Andrea Bocelli: The warmth of the Filipino audience really struck me" . Inquirer, By: Daphne Oseña Paez, 3 May 2016. That year she was a finalist on Britain's Got Talent on ITV as part of four-member girl band Zyrah. They were previously signed to Universal Records and have released four No.1 singles on the iTunes charts. She sings the lead role of Constance for the original West End recording of The Clockmaker's Daughter.
Also in 2016, she was announced as Vanessa in the Olivier winner production of In the Heights at the King's Cross Theatre, taking over the role from Jade Ewen.
In 2017, Allado took on the dual role of Peggy Schuyler and Maria Reynolds in the London production of Hamilton. The show has gained considerable critical acclaim,"A CurtainUp London Review: Hamilton" . Curtain Up, 2017. by Lizzie Loveridge and Allado's performance has received many positive reviews from renowned US and UK based publications."Hamilton An American Musical: London Review" . The Strand Culture Magazine, 1 March 2018. Sophie Perry Sometimes, she played the role of Eliza Hamilton.
In 2020 Allado played the role of Tzipporah in The Prince of Egypt musical on the stage of the Dominion Theatre in London, alongside Luke Brady, Liam Tamne and Alexia Khadime.
Allado played Meat in We Will Rock You at the London Coliseum from 2 June to 27 August 2023.
From September 2023, Allado joined the Broadway legend Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga in the cast of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends for a limited 16-week run at the Gielgud Theatre.
In 2024, Allado starred as Julie Jordan in Carousel in Concert at the Royal Festival Hall, alongside Jamie Muscato as Billy Bigelow and Rebecca Caine as Nettie Fowler. The concert production was presented by the London Musical Theatre Orchestra and conducted by Freddie Tapner. In 2025, she performed in Disney in Concert at the Sydney Opera House, a symphonic celebration of Disney's iconic music.
Allado played Esmeralda in the UK premiere concert of The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Prince Edward Theatre in the summer of 2025. Cast included Ben Joyce as Quasimodo, Zachary James as Claude Frollo, Dex Lee as Captain Phoebus and Adam Strong as Clopin.
In September 2025, Allado starred as Rachel Marron in the Philippine production of The Bodyguard: The Musical at the Proscenium Theater in Rockwell, opposite West End actor Matt Blaker.
In January 2026, Allado starred as Jo March in the world premiere concert production of Jo – The Little Women Musical at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London. The musical, based on Little Women, featured music by Dan Redfeld with book and lyrics by Christina Harding and John Gabriel Koladziej, and was presented in a one-night-only semi-staged concert performance.
YearTitleRoleTheatre2013From Here To EternityMinerva/Understudy LoreneShaftesbury Theatre2014Here Lies LoveDoveeNational TheatreSweet CharityUrsulaRoyal Exchange Theatre2016In the HeightsVanessaKing's Cross Theatre2017HamiltonPeggy Schuyler/ Maria ReynoldsVictoria Palace Theatre2020The Prince of EgyptTzipporahDominion Theatre 2023We Will Rock You MeatLondon Coliseum2023Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends performerGielgud Theatre2024Carousel in concertJulie JordanRoyal Festival Hall2025The Hunchback of Notre DameEsmeraldaPrince Edward Theatre2025 The Bodyguard: The Musical Rachel Marron Proscenium Theater, Rockwell Philippine production
Discography Zyrah - 2014 - Assassin's Creed, Game of Thrones, I See Fire, Oblivion The Clockmaker's Daughter - 2019 - Original Studio Cast Recording The Prince of Egypt - 2020 - Original Studio Cast Recording Jo – The Little Women Musical - 2025 -(Original Studio Cast Recording, Center Stage Records) – as Jo March
Awards and nominations YearWorkRoleAwardCategoryResult2018HamiltonPeggy Schuyler/ Maria ReynoldsIARA AwardsBest Female Stage Performer 2019HamiltonPeggy Schuyler/ Maria ReynoldsWhatsOnStage AwardsBest Supporting Actress in a Musical 2021 The Prince of Egypt (Original Cast Recording) — Grammy Awards Best Musical Theater Album
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External links https://www.christineallado.live