Rebecca Jackson Mendoza
Rebecca Jackson Mendoza is an Australian actress, singer, and dancer.
Rebecca Jackson Mendoza | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, dancer |
| Relatives | Natalie Mendoza (sister) |
Biography
Early life
Rebecca Jackson Mendoza was born in Melbourne, Australia to a Filipino father and an Australian mother of German descent.[1] She first came to national prominence as half of the pop duo Jackson Mendoza, with her sister Natalie. They had minor success releasing two singles that reached the Top 30 in Australia before disbanding in 2000.
Career
Mendoza has had film roles in Howling III (1987) as a dancer, and Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005) as Queen Breha Organa. Her stage roles include Australian and German productions of Miss Saigon, Australian productions of Show Boat and Hair, Australian and Japanese productions of We Will Rock You, and Lady Galadriel in the Toronto production of The Lord of the Rings. Mendoza played "Miss Bell" in Fame, Australia.
Stabbing incident
In 1999, Mendoza suffered a stroke after being stabbed in the chest by her estranged husband and fellow Show Boat cast member Marlon Brand, who committed suicide after the attack. The couple had a daughter named Phoenix.[2]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Howling III | Dancer | |
| 2005 | Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith | Queen Breha Organa |
Theatre
- Miss Saigon
- Show Boat
- Hair
- We Will Rock You
- The Lord of the Rings (2006) as Lady Galadriel
- Fame: The Musical (2010) as Miss Bell
References
- BWW (21 February 2006). "An Interview with Lord of the Ring's Rebecca Jackson Mendoza aka Galadriel". broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 17 May 2006.
- Sams, Christine (30 June 2002). "Stabbing wound heals for Hair star Rebecca". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 5 July 2006.
External links
- Rebecca Jackson Mendoza at IMDb
- Cast page at The Lord of the Rings - The Stage Musical website
- Reddit original tapes found