22:(born 7 July 1963) is a Filipina musical theatre actress widely considered the "first lady" of Philippine musical theatre. She is well known for her roles as Diana Goodman in
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She has done numerous concerts, TV shows and live performances. Aside from starring in theatre productions, Menchu also gives workshops for acting and musical theatre.
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with her brother, Raymond
Lauchengco. Being too old to be child but too young to be a wife, she did not get in. Her next audition was in 1978 for
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Menchu is the associate artistic director for
Repertory Philippines, filling the shoes of Joy Virata. Her directorial debut was
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After this production, she landed a string of roles as part of the chorus. It was after being given the role of Maria in
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Menchu
Lauchengco-Yulo first entered theatre at 15 years old, auditioning for Repertory Philippines in a production of
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production was a success, but once again returned to doing chorus.
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A Dream Come True For Audie Gemora and Menchu
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Menchu
Lauchengco-Yulo released her first album entitled
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Trumpets Inc. earned her an Aliw Award nomination.
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28:and Mrs. Lovett alongside Audie Gemora as
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