September 20th 2024.
A former contestant from the talent competition show X Factor is now making waves in Hollywood. This former star has recently announced their involvement in the highly anticipated film adaptation of the beloved musical, Wicked. The star in question is Saara Aalto, a Finnish singer who rose to fame after placing second in the first season of The Voice of Finland in 2012.
Since then, Saara has continued to make a name for herself, gaining international recognition after coming in as the runner-up on The X Factor UK in 2016. She has also represented Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest, judged X Factor Suomi, and even competed on Dancing on Ice where she placed third in 2019.
Now, at 37 years old, Saara is thrilled to be a part of the upcoming Wicked movie. She shared the exciting news on her Instagram page, posting a trailer of the film and expressing her love for the musical. She also revealed that she will be dubbing the role of Glinda, originally played by Ariana Grande, in the Finnish version of the movie.
Saara shared that Wicked has been a significant part of her life ever since she first saw it in New York in 2009. She has seen it in many different countries, and even participated in a production of it in Finland in 2010. She also performed to its music during her stint on Dancing on Ice UK, calling it her best skate.
But in this movie, Saara will not be playing her usual favorite character, Elphaba. Instead, she will be taking on the role of Glinda, which came as a surprise to her. She expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to dub for Ariana Grande and her excitement to bring her own spin to the character.
Saara also shared that this project has been the most touching thing she has ever dubbed. She was moved to tears while recording her parts in the studio and described it as the hardest dubbing project she has ever done. Glinda is a complex character who sings a mix of opera, pop, and musical theater, which posed a challenge for Saara. However, she received approval from Ariana Grande herself, giving her the confidence to take on the role.
The movie also stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, along with other big names like Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum. Wicked: Part One follows the unlikely friendship between Elphaba and Glinda, two witches from the land of Oz. The musical has gained a cult following for its iconic songs like "Defying Gravity" and "For Good."
Fans can catch Saara and the rest of the star-studded cast when Wicked hits cinemas on November 22. It's safe to say that this will be a highly-anticipated movie for fans of the musical and the stars involved. We can't wait to see Saara shine in her role as Glinda and bring her own unique touch to the character.
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