Gaby Albo: From Mexico to Broadway | Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon
1She was shy, loves to sing Zero to Hero and wants to play Ann Boleyn in "Six". Gaby Albo from “On Your Feet!" goes Beyond the Mic.
Welcome Gaby Albo
We’re joined on the Starline by a Broadway star. You’ve seen her on A Chorus Line,
West Side Story, Cats, Mentiras, Aladdin, Broadway Rising Stars and the world premiere of On Your Feet! en Espanol. Semifinalist for “La Voz” and you probably seen her singing around the world on Norwegian and Regent Cruise Lines. Right now she’s on the national tour portraying Gloria Estefan in “On Your Feet!” we welcome the talented Gaby Albo.
Hola Gaby, let’s go Beyond the Mic.
Say someone has never heard of “On Your Feet!” How do you describe it?
You did training at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. How did that prepare you for today? And what’s your best memory there with your friend Luigi?
(speaking of A whole new world)A couple years ago you were in Aladdin as the understudy for Jasmin and in the ensemble. Now playing Gloria Estevan. How did Alladin help prepare you for such a challenging role in “On Your Feet!”?
What was the easiest and hardest thing about Samuel Garnica who plays Emilio in On Your Feet!?
The Rockin' 8:
It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.
1. Favorite flavor from your ice cream on a roll business?
2. Most underrated place in Mexico City?
3. When you were a kid, were you ever frightened about a monster under your bed and did you name it?
4. You’ve been known to hit a high note while doing a cartwheel. If they ever selected you to go on Dancing with the Stars, who would you want as your partner?
5. Last memento you bought your mother?
6. You used to do Disney Karaoke, What’s the best Disney song ever?
7. Best soccer match you ever saw live?
8. Which role is your dream role?
The Back Half:
What’s the highest note you’ve held while cartwheeling?
What was the 1st Broadway show you saw live?
Which teacher helped you the most?
You can be 95% better according to your phone… who has help push you along this path of success?
The Power of this story:
Why is it important sharing the Latin heritages and the power of Gloria’s story with others?
I need to know how you almost got stuck in Dubai?
Since you’ve been around the world cruising what's the best place to cruise or best port?
One question I always ask Broadway stars is where were they when they got the job and the story of the person they told first. What’s your story?
The power of family, friends and a significant other is important when on the road for months on end. Who gives you support when you are down?
What’s the one thing you bring on the tour?
One thing you love to cook?
Why should people watch this show?
One Big Question:
As you tour around the United States how has the reaction by audiences to this show changed you?
How do you see the future for you?
Who’s the one person you are the closest with on the show?
What’s one story you haven’t told others before?
The Wrap:
She was shy, loves to sing Zero to Hero and wants to play Ann Boleyn in Six. Gaby Albo from “On Your Feet!” thanks for taking the time to talk with us today!
And that my friends is Beyond the Mic.
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