Who's Who in the Cast - Support
JOSHUA ANDRINO
Josh is an Actor, Voice Actor, Events and Cosplay Host, Artist and Arts Teacher. Started acting on stage in 2007 for school productions. He has also taken part in local TV and Film productions since 2013 (Guardian Blade Saga, Safe Heaven). Started cosplaying in 2009 and has become a prominent fixture in the Cebu Cosplay Community hosting different cosplay and hobby events (ARCHCON, Otaku Fest, Anime Asobi, Kawaii Expo). Among the characters he has cosplayed and has earned him recognition are: The Joker, Saitama, Doctor Doom. The most recognized character he has cosplayed is Loki, the Asgardian god of mischief. Most recently he gained recognition after being selected to become the model-reference and re-enactor for Rajah Humabon of Cebu (Kulturang Sugbuanon). Known for his booming and commanding voice, he has been in different voice-over projects for film and documentaries.
ARNEL PAHANG
Arnel started out in Broadway musicals in college as a full-time scholar for the USJ-R Dramatics Guild. His first titular role after college was when he played God for "Children of Eden" in 2008, a local adaptation of a Western musical directed by the late Daisy Baad and was asked to play the dual role of Adam/Noah for the same musical the following year at the Grand Ballroom of the Waterfront Hotel and Casino. In 2012, he played another dual role in Laptop - Usa ka Dula, as a teacher who falls in love with his student and as a domineering elder brother to his younger siblings. The cast of the straight play continuously performed for six years till 2018 directed by Msgr. Ting Ancajas. In 2015, he accepted his very first film role as a prodigal son to actor/director, the late Al Evangelio and got his first acting nomination. The short film was an official entry to the 2015 Sinulog Film Festival and the judges were from Cinemalaya. He then played the role of the Magistrate for Children of Fatima that year directed by the late +Delia Villacastin. In 2016, he was cast as the Imperial Prosecutor in Song of Bernadette and reprised that same role in 2017 directed by Maryrose V. Maghuyop shown at the Centerstage of SM Seaside City. In February 2020, weeks before the lockdown, he played the role of the father of the ill-fated bride in Blood Wedding directed by Emman Mante at the Cebu Coliseum. He also appeared in Season One of the Netflix series "Almost Paradise" streamed in 2020. He reprised his role as the Magistrate for Children of Fatima at the inauguration and blessing of the Capelinha de Cebu in San Remigio in front of 6000 devotees which was beamed live to all Christian nations in the world ! He's also a professional host having hosted a variety of events since his university days.
SOL EUGENIO
Sol is a 50 year old actor from Manila. He’s been into theater since he was a teenager but stopped acting when he transferred to Cebu at the age of 19. His last play in Manila was a bare-all performance when he portrayed one of the bakal boys of Cubao in a play titled “Gatas Sa Labi”. To quench his acting thirst in Cebu, he directed and starred as the controversial Lord of the Vampires in Bloodbath short play series.
He recently got back into acting. He just finished filming a bit part in an upcoming international film 1521 The Movie. He can also be seen in season one of Almost Paradise - a TV series filmed in Cebu and released in the United States. The Path to Avalon is his first musical.
JHON PAUL FAJARDO
John Paul, otherwise known as JP, is a 25 year old performing arts enthusiast who started his stage debut as a grade 1 student at Colegio de la Immaculada Concepcion - Cebu under the mentorship of the late Ms. Agnes Frances Apalisok. Since then, he loved performing onstage and was able to join several more plays such as Hearts on Fire, Song of Bernadette, Our Lady of Fatima, and the Flower Drum Song. He also joined choir groups in his childhood including Ecclesia Cebuana Children's Choir and Sto. Rosario Cherubim Choir. Currently, he is serving as a psalmist and a choir member of the Our Lady's Choir at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish - Capitol.
KB PEREZ
KB's first appearance on stage was in the ensemble of "Tanghaga," a musical drama on the life of San Lorenzo Ruiz that was performed in Barangay Tisa during the Siomai Festival in the year 2017. Due to the play's success, he had been given the chance to play the role of Lazaro in the second performance, which did take place in Elizabeth Mall in 2019. He also participated in the Cinegugma Cebuano Film Festival in 2018 with the film "Utang." In his free time, he also teaches and competes in karate-do, where he also encourages his colleagues to do theater.
LYNDON GOC-ONG
Lyndon is a 24 year old actor from Cebu. He started acting in film/theater when he was in college and stopped acting when he started working in BPOs and can't manage his time. In film, he doesn't have the experience to be a lead actor but in theater, he does. In theater, He portrayed San Lorenzo's Story. The Path to Avalon will be his return to the stage after the Story of San Lorenzo.
ZENNITH RIVERA
Zenith is a MAPEH teacher for 24 years and is one of the premier stage actors in the country. He was able to perform abroad as a member of the internationally acclaimed choral group in Cebu – the former Cebu State College dance choir that captured Canada by storm (summer of 1997). As an actor and operatic singer, he was able to portray Enjolras/Jean Valjean for Les Miserables the Musical, and the lead role for the stage play musical Zarzuela Mini as Don Eling, staged at Capitol Social Hall Cebu (year 2000). He also played multiple roles in the play Jose Rizal/Calamba Joe staged at Servite Theater in California, West Heaven Theater in Connecticut, and in New York U.S.A (year 2001). He originally played the role King Sudoddanna in the musical play Siddhartha at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Manila (year 2007). He also played Francois Soubirous of the musical play Song of Bernadette at SM Centerstage Cebu and the character Judas for the musical play Jesus Christ Superstar at Colegio De La Inmaculada Concepcion (year 2019). He also represented the country for the Music And Arts Festival in Berlin, Germany and won People’s Choice Award and Best Male Vocalist for the Sounds of the Human World International Song Festival in Taipei, Taiwan. He was a part of the Garbo Sa Sugbo performances at Marcopolo Hotel in Hong Kong, China and in another unforgettable performance in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. After applying for optional retirement in the previous school, he is now connected with the Department of Education as a MAPEH teacher in Inayawan National High School. He won the grand prize award for the Teachers Got Talent sponsored by the Department of Education. Just recently, he became a part of the upcoming play The Path to Avalon – King Arthur the Musical as King Leodegrance.
ELJEN JUEZAN BERNALES
Eljen is a 21-year-old actor, singer, and dancer who, at a young age, proved that someday he will make a name for himself. He made his debut in the annually anticipated Christmas Play "Pasigarbo sa Tisa" which deepened his love for theatre acting for three consecutive years. Within those years, he made his first appearance in the film" Ang Huni sa Nahikawang Tingog" and was recognized as one of the finalists for the Sinulog Short Film Festival 2019. Finally, he made his debut as a lead actor in a short film entitled "Handuraw" for the Gawad Sining Short Film Festival 2020 in celebration of the LGBTQ+ Community. He also engaged in various activities from high school, graduated with flying colors, and left a legacy as an Alumni Dance Troupe.
ALEXA FAYE VITO
Alexa is an 18-year-old Theresian Senior High School STEM student from Minglanilla.
She started her musical journey at a tender age as a psalmist during her elementary days at Virgen De Las Escuelas Pias and San Roque Parish in Lipata, Minglanilla, Cebu.
Her passion for music stretched towards playing the violin under Teacher Grace Cordezar of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish's "Summer Saya" Program, where she got recognized with the Best Advance Violinist Award.
Her membership in the Christian Voice Choir (CVC) at the Our Mother of Perpetual Help (Redemptorist Church) under the multi-awarded composer, Coach Jundel Bacalso made her more passionate about singing.
Her passion was solidified when she joined the St. Theresa's College of (STC) Cebu Choristers with her Renowned Multi-Awarded Singer and Composer, Maestro Jay-arr Librando.
He became her coach and mentor, allowing her to enhance her gift in music through God.
Her soft and soulful voice brought four (4) original music compositions to life: We are One Family, Solo Dios Basta, ICM is Our Name, and Inahang Maria.
"We are One Family" is a song for the Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals (BCBP) Cebu Northeast Chapter composed by Brother Lemuel Arrogante.
Alexa recorded the song in 2020 with Dr. Loy Tan and Mr. Dexter Araneta, promoting love and care for each other.
In 2021, she interpreted the song "Solo Dios Basta" or "God Alone Suffices", a composition of Maestro Jay-arr Librando which became an inspiring and uplifting song of hope during the pandemic
for the students of St. Theresa's College of Cebu.
In the same year, Alexa was again invited to interpret the song he composed for the Centennial anniversary of the presence of the ICM Sisters in the Visayas entitled "ICM is Our Name."
Early this year, 2022, a miracle of music blessed Alexa by healing her coach-mentor-composer, Maestro Jay-arr Librando.
Her emotional interpretation of the song "Inahang Maria" echoed the resounding message of the love our "Lady of Guadalupe De Cebu" gives us all.
Her journey continues as she joins the Path to Avalon with vigor and gladness in her heart. She may be a neophyte in theater, but she brings a fresh, emotional, and soulful voice of Valaria in the songs that echo to eternity.
YESHA SURALTA
Yesha is a 15-year old Senior High School HUMSS student from Cebu City. She started taking formal voice lessons since she was 5, and various theater workshops since she was 10. She has learned from different theater organizations in Cebu, including the Little Boy Productions, Broadway Youth Cebu (BYC), Young Thespians of Cebu (YTC), and Vaudeville Theater Company. She played the role of Gavroche in "Les Miserables-School Edition" in 2019, and Miep Gies in "The Diary of Anne Frank" in 2020 with BYC under the direction of Allan Nazareno. She is also the first Grand Winner of Vaudeville's "FaceOff (The Battle of Theater Freaks)" in 2021. Moreover, she played the role of Betty Parris in the online production of "The Crucible" early this year with TheaterSpace.net, under the direction of Ana Valdes-Lim. Recently, she appeared in a local play titled "Biniyaang Salag" in YTC's "Leave the Drama on Stage" production under the direction of Emman Mante. She was an active member of the Ateneo Blue Theater Arts Guild when she was in Junior High School. She is currently an active member of Ateneo Spotlight as actor and Ateneo Aviden as vocalist. The Path to Avalon will be her first on-stage musical play comeback since March 2020, after two years in lockdown.
RINZON ELARCOSA
Rinzon started his career at very young age. He was in full support of his mother to pursue her dreams for him at the early age of 8. From then, His skills was developed through time and experience and made use of this in his academic success.
Rinzon then became a seasoned dance teacher of Dancesports, Popjazz and Cheerdance for competitions. He was a former member of Dancesports Cebu and bagged gold medals and awards from numerous national competitions. He represented GMI Cebu for the annual Chinese new year celebration in Taiwan and showcase the Philippine culture. Eventually, he became a cast of Siddhartha the Musical and played multiple roles such as Nidhi, Young Siddhartha, Mahanama and Rahula. The musical travels from countries namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina.
Rinzon always believed the talents of everyone. Its a matter of discovering and finding right people to support it.
Talent is a state of mind
-Paul Morales
CHRISCELLE RUBIA
Chriscelle is a 38 year old mother of three and a Nurse by profession. In her younger years she loves to act, sing and dance, participating in various school activities. Later in highschool years, her P.E. teacher introduced the class to the world of musical plays which she finds joy. Although, she was not able to pursue this art as she chose to study nursing to look after her diabetic mom. Her unforgettable musical play would be "The Sound of Music" as she took part twice, in her college and working years. When there was an announcement for an audition with this particular play, she never hesitated to take risk and chase the once forgotten craft making it come true in real life making "The Path to Avalon" her first musical play.
CRIS RHEANNE SACAY
A lady who has a heart for Theatre. Ever since she's young she fell in love with acting in front of the crowd, and portraying different characters on stage. During her teenage years, she was given the title Best Actress on one of their Film Festivals at Church. Recently, she directed a Musical Theatre of "The Lion King" and her Team was able to ace the competition, and bring home numerous awards. She wasn't introduced to Theatre earlier than expected, this is the FIRST Musical Theatre experience she has outside University and Church. Despite the lack of exposure to Theatre, it doesn't stop her to follow the desire of her heart and share her passion in acting - now she's given the once in a lifetime opportunity to become part of The Path To Avalon. This is just the beginning of her journey in Musical Theatre.