1.) J-La is the cutest thing in the world. I think cute is the number one way to describe the woman. She does look very regal in that picture... she's gorgeous, no doubt, BUT... she's got a big baby face and is QUITE the mugger. The cute eliment will surely not be lacking in the role.
2.) The High C comment was absurd. Everyone has different voice types and different ranges... for the MEZZO that J-La IS, a high C is GOOD. Not everyone is a coloratura soprano... and just because they don't have a high E doesn't make them any less capable than the next. In fact, I'd rather listen to J-La's voice any day over Cheno's.
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~Stewart Gilligan Griffin