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Gold Coast, Australia

 

It was a surprise move really. I put my Shanghai apartment on the market and had a cash buyer within a week. The deal was all done within the month. So where to go.... as I have an Australian passport and I am an Australian citizen, Queensland, Australia was a place that had the climate and the lifestyle so I made the move.  After 18 months in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast  I got itchy feet and decided to go to Spain.   I can travel anywhere though so if you want to book me, use the contact page

 

 


 

Marbella, Spain

 

After 18 months in Australia, the European bug got to me so I moved to Puerto Banus / Marbella where I have a lovely apartment called La Trinidad. Now I am learning Spanish language as well as getting thr word out that I am now residing in Spain.  I have a new dog who is a one year old rescue dog from a local Dogs Home (called www.tripleamarbella.org) and he is a lovely boy !    Having fun teaching him and he is so thankful that I saved him from being put down.

Mamma Mia

 

Many people have asked me what it was like to play a lead role of Tanya in the hit Chinese production of the legendary hit musical Mamma Mia.  Well after more than 420 performances, in dozens of cities across China, I think I am suitably qualified to tell you the story.  I feel I should write a book!   Infact I would love to write my autobiography, I just need a good writer. Hey, it may even become a hot film or a musical itself haha !   You can learn more about Mamma Mia and see the original cast list in Wikipedia

News

Crazy Fridge

 

In November 2017, I was invited to take part in  TV program in China with a name (translated from Chinese to English) which means Crazy Fridge.  This was an interesting food program and can be seen at YouTube at this link  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wNS1M0l6xU&feature=youtu.be  or click the image on the left 

Haikou Concert

 

In the last week in December 2017 I took a flight to Haikou in Southern China at the invitation of Hainan Airlines to take part as a VIP in a concert in the lead up to New Years Eve.  This 30th December concert was infront of some 25,000 people and I sang 3 songs being Dancing Queen,  Unchained Melody and my famous song which is actually about Sanya, a resport town not far from the Hainan capital of Haikou.   See  https://youtu.be/Rl8WUc_iDNg

Mamma Mia 2

 

I heard through the grapevine that the production company had decided to do a second season of Mamma Mia.   I put my name down for the auditions and was selected to go along for the third round.  There was more than 800 hopefuls at the auditions and I gave it my best shot.  Well the good news is that I recently received was I have got the part of Tanya and will be doing no less than 350 performances with rehearsals starting early September 2018,  first show in November  2018 and then performances in major cities for one year with some time off in between.  

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Mamma Mia 3

 

On 27 May 2018, I leave my Marbella home (I now have my Spanish residencia) and will be flying with IBERIA the Spanish National Airline all the way from Malaga to Shanghai.  I had some interesting challenges with Iberia - more on my weibo blog later.   I´ve written to their CEO too !    Mamma Mia 3 will start rehearsals on June 1 2019 and shows start again on 19 July 2019 in the stunningly beautiful Shanghai Grand Theatre.

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Mamma Mia 3 - Final shows

 

On 3 October 2019, I return Shanghai for the final rehearsals for the 10 last ever Mamma Mia performances in the city of Suzhou  at the Kaiming Theatre

Also a big thank you to Micheal Kors  for resolving an issue with my favorite Sun Glasses.   Your Customer Service is superb.

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Marbella

January 2, 2020 and I´m back in Marbella enjoying my Spanish residence here.  Chinese born, Australian citizen / passport holder and a Spanish Resident Card holder LOL !! 

Did you know that if you invest more than €500,000 into Spain then you can apply for the goverment sponsored ´Golden Visa´ program which leands to permanent resident after 5 years.

​I´m quite at home in Marbella and Puerto Banus. its a lovely place to visit and to live.

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