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#TheLionKingPh #LionKingInternational Actors playing Nala and Simba, Noxolo Dlamini and Calvyn Grandling, shows sweet chemistry
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I met Noxolo and Calvyn during the open rehearsals last February 8 at the Star Theater. First saw a glimpse of how they perform during the Can You Feel The Love Tonight preview:
Immediately, I wanted to learn more about the two people playing the leads! Based on our press brief, Noxolo has been breathing and living theater all her life and Calvyn used to be part of the ensemble in previous Lion King productions. On paper, they promise to be great stars. This was confirmed when interviews started.
This was how they reacted when they first learned of their parts:
Did you notice the way Calvyn looks at Noxolo? Yes, you have to find someone who would look at you the way Simba looks at Nala!
See more of their chemistry here as they try to explain what Lion King is in a sentence:
Since you got to this point, here's a bonus: The Circle of Life!
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