GeNie Baffoe (Ep. 18) - Part Two

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CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro & Catching Up
- Weather chat and catching up
- Andrea’s name pronunciation & Filipino roots
05:35 - Early Life & Artistic Beginnings
- Growing up in Winnipeg, Manitoba
- The moment she discovered her passion for music & theatre
- First experiences in dance, acting, and performance
12:10 - The 25 Cabaret: A Dream Come True
- Why Andrea wanted to celebrate her 25th birthday with a cabaret show
- The emotional journey of selling out the show
- Overcoming self-doubt and trusting the process
- Reflections on the overwhelming audience response
22:45 - Six the Musical: Landing the Role of a Lifetime
- The audition process and why it was a last-minute decision
- Flying to Toronto for the audition despite self-doubt
- The moment Andrea found out she booked the role
- Preparing for her first professional musical theatre experience
32:30 - Inside Six the Musical
- A breakdown of the show and its modern retelling of Henry VIII’s six wives
- The pop diva inspirations behind the queens
- How Andrea connects to her character, Anne Boleyn
- The high-energy performances and audience interaction
42:55 - The Emotional & Mental Toll of Performance
- The vulnerability of being an artist
- Managing pre-show anxiety and performance pressure
- The importance of artistic recovery and mental well-being
- Advice for aspiring artists struggling with self-doubt
51:20 - Fan Questions & Fun Facts
- Biggest challenges in singing, dancing, and acting
- Favourite karaoke songs and musical inspirations
- Will Andrea ever return to competitive dance?
- Reflections on the Winnipeg dance and performance community
1:02:00 - Collaboration & the Future of Canadian Arts
- Why collaboration is key to artistic success
- The importance of uplifting fellow artists
- Andrea’s future plans & dream projects
- Words of encouragement
SHOW NOTES
In this special episode of The 6 Pod, we sit down with the incredibly talented Andrea Macasaet—a powerhouse performer best known for her role as Anne Boleyn in the smash hit Six the Musical. Andrea takes us through her journey, from growing up in Winnipeg, Canada, to landing a career-defining role in one of the most talked-about musicals in recent years. She reflects on her cabaret debut, self-doubt, perseverance, and the importance of believing in yourself as an artist.
We also dive into her Filipino heritage, how she built confidence in the entertainment industry, and her experiences navigating the competitive world of theatre and performance. Andrea shares exclusive insights on Six the Musical and the journey of preparing for a major role.
#AndreaMacasaet #SixTheMusical

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