THE INSIDE SCOOP ON BIANCA LE GRANGE REVEALED + FUN BACKSTAGE Q AND A & PICS!

The inside scoop on...

Bianca Le Grange Revealed

+Q and A and Pics...

Fun times: Bianca and I.

Vivacious songstress, Bianca Le Grange performs at The Baxter Theatre in her own show, Bianca Revealed until 5 July 2014.

‘’Many people don’t actually know who Bianca is .This is an opportunity to share my story. It is also a dream come true to perform at The Baxter and direct the show with Alistair Izobell.’’

Vivacious:Bianca Le Grange

Accompanied by a live band and backing singers –Nur Abrahams, Alicia Solomons and Edith Plaatjies,
Bianca Revealed takes audiences on a, fun-filled musical journey,as she reveals intimate details about her life, journey to stardom, recent achievements and more.

Not afraid to prove her versatility, Bianca performs a variety of music genres from sokkie, pop to R&B in her show.

She performs some of her own songs such as the theme song for her show,Time to Reveal as well as popular cover songs by artists such as Miriam Makeba, Donna Summer and Gloria Gaynor.

On stage, she oozes sexiness and makes her saucy dance moves seem effortless!Bianca certainly knows how to look the part, doing numerous costume changes throughout the show.

Audiences get to see a more vulnerable side to Bianca, as
she touches on issues such as hardships faced in the entertainment industry and personally - such as heartbreak and also speaks out about being a victim of abuse at the hands of an ex-boyfriend.

Truth is, Bianca has still got the full package!

Q AND A...

Chilling with Bianca in her dressing room...

Who is Bianca in a nutshell?

I am an entertainer, bubbly, full of energy, I love people, what you see is what you get. People say I am sexy. I have learnt to embrace it in life!

How is Cape Town treating you?

Great! I live in between Cape Town and Johannesburg. Cape Town is good for my thoughts,career and heart.

How do you keep in shape?

I do go to gym and I enjoy yoga. Alistair and I like walking on the Promenade in Sea Point .I also like going clubbing and dancing. Dancing helps me zone out.

Are you dating anyone?

I can’t divulge too much but what I can say is that I I have just recently fallen in love, after being single for two years.

How would you say being a part of South African Idols in 2002 has helped you as an entertainer ?

It gave me huge exposure nationally! Even if people may have forgotten my face, they remember my name. It opened a lot of doors for me. After 12 years, I am still here and I am going nowhere!

Is Idols really as glamorous as it seems ?

Idols is a lot of hard work and intense.I remember only getting 3 or 4 rehearsal opportunities before performing for the judges at the time.

Favourite previous South African Idols contestants?

Gift Gwe,Karin kortje - one of the greatest singers in S.A.
Poseletso Sejosingoe,
Mark Haze, Amy Jones is a star in the making, Lee- Ron Malgas and Zoe Zana.

First thing you do when you wake up in the morning?

I look at the mountains, because I have a view of Table Mountain and a view of the harbour when I have my first cup of coffee at my apartment .

Short Q's...

How would you define your style?
Sophisticated, chic and edgy.

Style icons? Marilyn Monroe and Nicki Minaj.

Must-have items in your handbag at the moment?
My cell phone, credit card and tissues.

That one song you tripping on at the moment?

Love is Blind by Alicia Keys.

Secret fetish?

Biltong.

Who is your 2014 Fifa World cup crush?

Cristiano Ronaldo is good looking and talented.

Two things you cannot live without?

Coffee and music.

Three things people don’t know about you?

I am near-sighted. I wear contact lenses and I love to cook.
Future Plans?
I have been offered a new acting role. I can’t divulge too much though.

I am also working on a new album, which will take a while to release as I am focused on stage work at the moment.

I would really like to buy a place in Cape Town and will be studying acting at James Franco’s acting School, early next year in Los Angeles .

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