Elizabeth Marvelly

[petertong]

Hi Belinda,

I've read that Elizabeth's uncle is Sir Howard Morrison. Now the actor that played Jango Fett in recent Star Wars movies is a nephew of Sir Howard Morrison. That would make Elizabeth Marvelly a 1st cousin to Jango Fett Too funny!

Peter

[Belinda]

Hi, Peter,
wondered who you were talking about now i know
A well known NZ actor

www.nerf-herders-anonymous.net/TemueraMorrison.html A talented family, i hear Sir Howards mum and brother laurie and cousin John also used to sing .
Belinda

[petertong]

Yes, thats the guy... its interesting... I'd have never have known the actual name of this actor if I didn't visit this HWI site, and as a result generate the requisite interest to look into this stuff...

Marvelly is an interesting surname though... quite uncommon. I am now wondering/curious when the first Marvelly came to New Zealand... and how the Maori/Te Arawa heritage came into this - very interesting.

[Stephany]

Jango Fett...! so Elizabeth is related to Boba Fett as well, ey? Incredible!

Stephany

[Stephany]

Hi everybody!
This article is from 'The Dominion Post'.

9 November 2007
Dominion Post
© 2007 Fairfax New Zealand Limited. All Rights Reserved.

From the look-alike file: Kiwi schoolgirl soprano Elizabeth Marvelly is about to enjoy the sort of exposure accorded another young exponent of the easy- listening set -- Hayley Westenra.

Marvelly, an 18-year-old from Rotorua, has been signed to join a stellar lineup at Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park in Auckland and the 60th Anniversary Smith City Santa Parade in Christchurch. She even appeared as the guest at the New Zealand Arias -- an event known as a springboard for young stars, including Westenra. Will Marvelly also publish her autobiography by the grand age of 20?

Stephany

[petertong]

hi Stephany,

I'm sure there is going to be lots more activity on this topic when she comes out with her album

Shes got an absolutely fabulous voice... but it sounds completely different from Hayleys. I only hope people (the press) don't always compare her to Hayley like they did in this article... kind of like how Hayley is mentioned along with Charlotte Church

Peter

[Dori]

Hi all,
I Just added Elizabeth to my Bebo list - hopefully she'll accept me!! I'm also visiting her webstie: www.elizabethmarvelly.com so you cn hear audio samples. She has a beautiful voice - i really wish her all the best!!

Dori

[Stephany]

Hi everyone!

Elizabeth is going to support Paul Potts on his New Zealand tour. Her album will be presented in February in the UK.

Elizabeth Marvelly to tour with Paul Potts
Wednesday, 28 November 2007, 4:15 pm
Press Release: Skip Ink

New Zealand's stunning new international star ELIZABETH MARVELLY has been signed to tour with
Britain's Got Talent opera phenomenon PAUL POTTS.

News of the tour comes on the same day as Elizabeth -- signed to EMI Classics London -- has launched her debut, self-titled album in Auckland.

"I am delighted to have been asked to tour with Paul," says the 18-year-old Rotorua star.

Dates for the Paul Potts tour are:
April 6 Chch Town Hall
April 8th Wellington MFC
April 11th Rotorua Events Centre
April 13th Auckland ASB Theatre
Bookings: Ticketek.

(Elizabeth is available for interview. Please contact Sandra Roberts. Elizabeth's self-titled album is in stores on Friday.)

Elizabeth has also been chosen to sing with Hayley Westenra in a very special summer concert at Matakana in February. Hayley and Elizabeth will perform at the Lakeside Charity Concert with Pavarotti protege Shaun Dixon and the full 80-piece Mauakau City Symphony Orchestra to raise money for the Matakana Music Charitable Trust. More on www.matakanacoast.com/

Over the next few months, this exceptional teenager will enjoy audiences numbering in their millions. She will join a stellar lineup of stars at Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park in Auckland and the 60th Anniversary Smith City Santa Parade in Christchurch as well as the spectacular Carols by Candlelight in Sydney – one of the state’s biggest annual events.

For the Auckland event, to be held in the Domain on December 8 and expected to draw a crowd of around 200,000, Elizabeth will sing Hark the Herald Angels Sing while in Christchurch on December 2 she will sing three songs before hundreds of thousands of merry-makers lining the street.

Additionally, she will entertain an A-list of Hollywood stars in Hong Kong during jeweler to the stars Michelle Ong’s annual variety gala on December 16. The gala will celebrate the premiere of Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig’s latest blockbuster, The Golden Compass and with stars including Glen Close, Kate Winslett, Dakota Blue Richards and Eva Green known to be on the guest list.

Elizabeth is being hailed as the new singing sensation, and it appears justly so. Only three New Zealanders have had international recording contracts with EMI Classics in the last ten years, Elizabeth being the third and most recent.

Under the astute guidance of Gray Bartlett MBE and NZEA Ltd, whose stable of discoveries include Hayley Westenra, Yulia, Ben Morrison and Will Martin, Elizabeth was presented to EMI (UK) President of Classics and Jazz, Costa Pilavachi, as the face and voice of the future, in cross-over classical-pop.

"Elizabeth Marvelly has the excitement and wide-range of talent to very quickly be a world star," says Bartlett.

“Her abilities range from acting, drama, public speaking through to singing and stage. She is my greatest discovery yet.”

PAUL POTTS
www.paulpottsuk.com/intro/

With Paul Potts new album “One Chance” recently debuting Number One in both the UK and New Zealand, audiences will be lucky enough to hear the man himself when he tours throughout the country in April 2008.
The rich, powerful and mesmerizing voice of rising star Paul Potts has touched the hearts of millions since his win on TV’s hot new talent show “Britain’s Got Talent” in June. His hauntingly beautiful rendition of Puccini’s Nessun Dorma stunned the shows judges and audiences alike, leaving many moved to tears.

ELIZABETH MARVELLY
AT A GLANCE
www.elizabethmarvelly.com

- An exceptional 18-year-old from Rotorua.

- Decided she wanted to be a performer after seeing Phantom of the Opera in Auckland at age 8.

- At age 13, she began singing lessons in Auckland. This saw she and her father Brett drive to Auckland from Rotorua every Sunday for three years

- Granted a scholarship to Kings College. There she has become head of her boarding house, school prefect, captain of the girl’s cricket and soccer teams.

- She has just finished her university entrance exams while recording her album and has been assessed with a grade point average of 93%.

- She is the niece of Sir Howard Morrison

- Has been mentored by Dame Malvina and Sir Howard Morrison

- Recently won the Variety Artists "rising star" award.

- Will perform at the premiere of Nicole Kidman's latest movie The Golden Compass in Hong Kong next month.

- Will perform at Christmas in the Park in Auckland, the Christmas Parade in Christchurch, Carols by Candlelight in Sydney, enjoying audiences in their millions over the next month

- Her album will be presented internationally by EMI Classics London in February.

Biography for Elizabeth Marvelly
Elizabeth Marvelly is a young woman of rare talent: this eighteen-year-old is being hailed as the new singing sensation, and it appears justly so. Only three New Zealanders have had international recording contracts with EMI Classics in the last ten years, Elizabeth being the third and most recent.

The beautiful teenager knew from a very young age that she wanted to perform.

Now the schoolgirl from New Zealand is living her dream, inspired by everyone from operatic greats through to All Black heroes.

The talented “popera” singer was hand-picked and moulded by several of New Zealand's most celebrated performers including the man who masterminded the early careers of her international contemporaries Hayley Westenra and Yulia Townsend.

Elizabeth was virtually born into the business, her parents Brett and Vlasta Marvelly innkeepers at Rotorua’s majestic Princess Gate Hotel – a historic boutique hotel built in 1897 and frequented by a who’s who of personalities in their 21 years of ownership. Having started playing piano at age four, Elizabeth has fond memories of jazz great Dr Jazz (Dr Neil McKenzie) staying at the hotel and she sitting on his knee for a jam session on the grand piano.

Over the years, a stream of musicians, entertainers and personalities have made their way to the hotel and have been a valuable resource on which this young performer has been able to grow. Rock bands, musical theatre icons and rugby hero Jonah Lomu have given her inspiration to follow her dreams. She has sung for the Prime Minister and Governor General.

Throughout her young life, Elizabeth has always strove to put her best foot forward in all endeavours.

It was a dedicated girl who at thirteen drove with her father three hours from Rotorua to Auckland every Sunday for singing lessons. This kind of dedication has become a huge part of Elizabeth’s life and has allowed her to follow her dreams of becoming a professional singer to the highest level.

Stephany

[meagan]

I just found the tracklist for Elizabeth's album in New Zealand here: www.smokecds.com/cd/42788


1 There You'll Be (From Movie Pearl Harbour)
2 Love Can Build A Bridge
3 The Road & Miles To Dundee
4 Tarakihi
5 La Vie En Rose
6 Flower Duet (Lakme)
7 Stranger In Paradise (duet with Alfie Boe)
8 When You Are Sad
9 It Is You (From Movie Shrek)
10 Far Away
11 Parlez-Moi D'amour
12 Suo Gan (From Movie Empire Of The Sun)
13 He Wawata

I wonder what happened to You Raise Me Up and Hoki Hoki Tonu Mai? Maybe they will be on the album when it is released in the UK. I've never even heard of most of the songs on there, but it looks interesting. Can't wait to hear it! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

[stevemacdonald]

I wouldn't be a bit surprised if Elizabeth Marvelly becomes the next big thing, especially If she's got Costa Pilavachi on her side. As many of you know, he was the driving force behind bringing Hayley to the world stage.

She certainly does have a magical voice and her debut's song selection is refreshing -- not a warhorse in sight. Of course, that could change if done-to-death "You Raise Me Up" is added.

[Stephany]

Hi Meagan,

Thank you very much for the tracklisting. I particularly look forward to hearing her cover of 'There you'll be' because I love this song by Faith Hill. I see she is also singing twice in French - hehe, it should be interesting to hear that. Also, here are a few pictures of Elizabeth at her debut album launch today in Auckland. There is a slight ressemblance with Hayley IMO

Stephany

[gra7890]

Hi,
just found this on 'You tube' it was added only yesterday.
Yes she certainly does have a nice voice. To Hear 'Hoki Hoki Tonu Mai' Link Below :---

YOUTUBE

Graham i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

[Stephany]

Hi Graham,

Many thanks for the link! It's a gorgeous song, isn't it?
A shame it wasn't included on Elizabeth's debut album

Take care
Stephany

[gra7890]

Hi Stephany,
Glad you enjoyed the link. Yes very strange it is not on her album.
Yes; there is a certain 'Hayley look' in photo's in the previous post, but it is not as obvious in the 'You Tube' video.

Best wishes, Graham

[Stephany]

I love maori songs so tracks 4 & 13 ('Tarakihi' and 'He Wawata') should be great.
Provided they are in maori of course

gra7890 said:

Yes; there is a certain 'Hayley look' in photo's in the previous post, but it is not as obvious in the 'You Tube' video.

That's true. Depends on the pictures I suppose.

Take care,
Stephany