Miriam-Teak Lee facts for kids

Miriam-Teak Lee is a talented English actress. She was born on November 1, 1994. She is well-known for her amazing performance as Juliet in the musical & Juliet. For this role, she won a very important award called the Laurence Olivier Award in 2020.

Early Life and Training

Miriam-Teak Lee grew up with her older brother, Dex Lee, and three other brothers. Miriam-Teak and Dex both went to The Latymer School. They also trained at the Morgan Aslanoff School of Dance. Later, they both attended the Arts Educational School. Miriam-Teak and Dex were dance partners and often competed together.

Her Acting Journey

After finishing her studies, Miriam-Teak Lee started her acting career in London. Her first big role was in the musical On the Town. This show was performed at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in 2017.

West End Debut

Just two months after her first show, Miriam-Teak made her debut in London's famous West End. She joined the original London cast of the musical Hamilton. This popular show was performed at the Victoria Palace Theatre. In Hamilton, she was part of the ensemble. She also served as an understudy for important roles like Eliza Hamilton, Angelica Schuyler Church, and Peggy Schuyler.

Starring in & Juliet

In 2019, Miriam-Teak Lee was chosen for a leading role. She played the main character, Juliet, in the musical & Juliet. This musical first opened at the Manchester Opera House. Later, it moved to the Shaftesbury Theatre in London's West End. Her performance as Juliet received great praise from critics. She also won the prestigious Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for this role.

On Screen Roles

Miriam-Teak Lee has also appeared in some television shows.

Awards and Recognition

Miriam-Teak Lee has won several awards for her acting.

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