Amileya Moro, an 11-year-old performer from Doreen has landed a role in the award-winning musical Saturday Night Fever, which opens in Melbourne in January.
Amileya said she was so excited and felt very lucky to be chosen out of more than 400 auditionees for the role.
“It is a really hard industry to break into and there are so many talented people out there, so it was extra special,” she said.
Amileya is playing the role of Linda Mareno, the younger sister of the lead character, Tony.
“I think she is a lot like me, bright, a bit cheeky and sassy,” Amileya said.
“Everyone has been so encouraging and they are very excited to come and see me perform,” she said.
Amileya said she has always wanted to be on stage, and absolutely loves performing.
“I wanted to pursue performing seriously when I was 8 years old and I played the role of Baby June in the musical Gypsy,” she said.
Amileya said rehearsals for the production are starting soon and she is surprised at how much she connected with the cast.
“It already feels like a family,” she said.
“I cannot wait to be able to bring my role as Linda Mareno to life and be part of such an amazing show,” she said.
Amileya Moro will debut in Saturday Night Fever at the Athenaeum Theatre from 8 January, 2026.
Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster.
