RENT MOVIE MIMI COMPARISON — Page 2

i heard she was pregnant around the time they started rehersals or filming or something like that???? i dunno, don't quote me on that.

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nevermind... :)

and she looks and sounds FABULOUS!

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What's she doing next? Anyone know?

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i saw daphne both off-broadway and on-broadway. i wish she could've been part of this film, really i did. i am a fan. she did some amazing work in rent. i don't know all the reasons behind her not being cast in this movie. some say it was the pregnancy, some say it was because she's heavier than she was during her "rent days", some say it was because she actually photographs much older than the other cast members, some say they wanted a more recognized name in the female lead. don't know the *real* reasons behind it but i can be completely honest and say when i heard rosario was given the role i was abit skeptical and a little saddened that daphne wouldn't be a part of this.

i felt that if the others from the obc were given a shot to re-create their roles she should have been given that chance also. after all she received a tony nomination for her amazing performance.

after all was said and done i warmed up to the fact that rosario may just be the best possible casting choice and after hearing her sing some of "without you" (my all time favorite song from "rent") i was blown away and all my fears were put to rest. she can sing the role and i think she's more than up to the challenge.

anthony's comments about her singing and her total dedication to the project also have me convinced that she will more than do this role justice.

rosario grew up in the east village. her family were squatters who took over part of an abandoned building on the lower east side because her parents didn't want to raise rosario and her siblings in the projects. so she has alot in her real life that she can use to relate to the character of "mimi". i'm sure she's come into contact with alot of real-life "mimis" while growing up there.

i think she will be great in the role.

Updated On: 3/21/05 at 07:37 PM

about the pic on page one....where did that come from? is it a promo for the movie? wouldn't it be early for that? i have so many questions!!! but i love it anyway...it makes me smile :)

LET'S WAIT FOR THE G-DDAMN MOVIE TO COME OUT!

Jeez...no one's really even heard her yet....












I think I just has a mild stroke!

Oh, BSo. Yes we have.

kangaroo, there's some info on sound clips on CB.

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Well, we heard the playback, and saw her shoot *in person*.

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I wasn't talking about you EM...

N/M

All I am saying is can we wait for the movie?

so is this pic a rent promo or what? i am so confused

Ah... sorry to annoy you again Emcee... but I can't find it!

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I love Mya, but I think Rosario is a better choice.

I frequently compare Mya to J.Lo, even though I DEFINITELY prefer Mya. She is an incredible dancer, who happens to look good, and have a *decent* voice. And YES, she would have looked great as Mimi, but Rosario will be just fine.

10 years ago, Daphne would have been perfect, but she has just physically matured WAY more than others in the cast.

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