Birth Name: | Laurie Kristi Cadevida |
Occupation: | Stage actress |
Relatives: | Kris Lawrence (brother) |
Laurie Kristi Cadevida is a musical theatre performer and the younger sister of Filipino singer Kris Lawrence. She was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She appeared on Ed McMahon's short-lived PAX Network talent competition Next Big Star.[1] She is best known for her performances as "Kim" in Miss Saigon.
She played Kim in Miss Saigon on the Australian National Tour 2007, the US National Tour,[2] and the Armory Theatre. She has also played Amneris in Aida and Poopsie in The Pajama Game. She has appeared in the Australian game show Spicks and Specks as a guest.
She won the award for Best Female Actor in a Musical at the 2007 Helpmann Awards for her role as 'Kim' in the Australian tour of Miss Saigon (2007–2008).[3]