Meet Ramaine Barreiro-Lloyd, the Diva of Divas and the woman who puts the ‘Bling’ in Queen of Bling! Her entertaining style and larger-than-life personality will have you hooked from the moment she steps on stage. But how did she get here? Let’s take a closer look at her journey.
A Star is Born
Ramaine’s story begins in Cape Town, where, at just 5 years old, she was already performing with a live band on the nightclub circuit. By the time she was 9, she had landed her first major role in the production ‘Bugsy Malone’. But wait, there’s more! At 12, she joined forces with Emo Adams, Alistair Izobell, and Luqmaan Adams to form the group ‘Nu Fancy’. This group toured across the country alongside The Rockets and PJ Powers and even recorded an album.
The South African Tina Turner
Known as the ‘Tina Turner’ of South Africa, Ramaine founded RBL Productions in 2005 and has since become a creative powerhouse. Her versatility means she effortlessly performs genres like R&B, Jazz, and Rock 'n Roll. And as if that’s not enough, she also shines in character performances, choreography, stage production, and costume design.
A Passion for Young Talent
Ramaine isn’t just an incredible performer with powerhouse vocals and a dynamic stage presence; she’s also deeply passionate about mentoring young artists. This led her to establish the RBL Productions Youth Theatre Development Project. With her unique ability to recognize and develop creative talent, she has built a strong reputation as a director, producer, and choreographer for numerous productions locally and internationally.
Career Highlights
Ramaine’s impressive career includes:
Choreographing and staging two productions for a Dutch company that toured Europe.
Performing in various musicals, including 'Bugsy Malone' and 'Grease'.
Spending four years performing, choreographing, and staging productions for hotels, theatres, and special events in the United Arab Emirates.
Founding her own promotions company, which facilitated South African bands performing in the UAE.
Over 10 years of sold-out performances at the Barnyard Theatre Group
Tina's Turn: A Tribute to a Legend
Ramaine first started impersonating Tina Turner on stage at the age of 12. Today, she is still going strong and is known as one of the most popular Tina Turner tribute artists in the country. With her powerhouse vocals and electric stage presence, she is unforgettable.
Her Tina’s Turn tribute show promises a night of fantastic entertainment and features a stellar live band, including:
Andy Murray on lead guitar and backing vocals
Bernie Damon on keyboards and backing vocals
Rob Stemmett on bass guitar
Alan Lloyd on drums
With her passion, talent, and dedication to the arts, Ramaine Barreiro-Lloyd remains a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry.
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