Jacquelynne Fontaine

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| birth_place= Oxnard, California, U.S.

| birth_name = Jacquelynne Noelle Fontaine

| birth_date = {{bda|1982|9|20}}

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Jacquelynne Noelle Fontaine (born September 20, 1982) is an American opera singer, actress, and beauty pageant titleholder. She held the title of Miss California 2006,{{cite web |publisher=Miss California |title=Miss California History |url=http://www.misscalifornia.org/miss-california/history/ |access-date=August 21, 2014}}[https://web.archive.org/web/20090617200241/http://www.cmt.com/pictures/2007-miss-america-pageant/1551083/2328943/photo.jhtml CMT : Photos : 2007 Miss America Pageant : Miss California Jacquelynne Fontaine]{{Cite web|url=https://www.missamerica.org/titleholders/2007-candidates/|website=Miss America|language=en-US|access-date=2018-03-02|title=Miss America 2007 Candidates}} finished in the top 10 and won a preliminary talent award at Miss America in 2007.[http://www.missamerica.org/scholarships/recipients-2007.aspx Miss America : Recipients 2007] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101221032652/http://missamerica.org/scholarships/recipients-2007.aspx |date=2010-12-21 }} She is known for her performance as Carlotta Giudicelli in the adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber at the Academy of Music.{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jul/24/phantom-opera-touring-production-enlivens-kennedy-/|title='Phantom of the Opera' touring production enlivens Kennedy Center in D.C.|newspaper=The Washington Times|access-date=2018-03-02|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.theaterjones.com/ntx/reviews/20140810105757/2014-08-12/ATT-Performing-Arts-Center/The-Phantom-of-the-Opera|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140830001644/http://www.theaterjones.com/ntx/reviews/20140810105757/2014-08-12/ATT-Performing-Arts-Center/The-Phantom-of-the-Opera|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 30, 2014|title=Review: The Phantom of the Opera {{!}} AT&T Performing Arts Center {{!}} Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House|last=Callon|first=Cheryl|date=2014-08-12|work=TheaterJones.com|access-date=2018-03-02|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|url=https://newspaperarchive.com/gastonia-gaston-gazette-feb-12-2015-p-18/|title='Phantom' a Magical, Magnificent Musical|date=2015-02-12|work=Gastonia Gaston Gazette Newspaper Archives, Feb 12, 2015, p. 18|access-date=2018-03-05|language=en}}{{Cite news|url=https://newspaperarchive.com/doylestown-intelligencer-mar-20-2014-p-41/|title=Jacquelynne Fontaine Stars as Carlotta in the 'Phantom of the Opera'|date=2014-03-20|work=Doylestown Intelligencer Newspaper Archives, Mar 20, 2014, p. 41|access-date=2018-03-05|language=en}}

Early life

Fontaine graduated from Oxnard High School. In 2004, she graduated from the California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks with a bachelor's degree in music.{{Cite news|url=https://www.callutheran.edu/news/story.html?id=11600#story|title=Cal Lutheran honors graduate in 'Phantom'|last=University|first=California Lutheran|access-date=2018-03-02|language=en}} Fontaine completed her master's degree in Vocal Arts from University of Southern California in 2008.{{Cite news|url=https://music.usc.edu/jacquelynne-fontaine-starring-as-carlotta-giudicelli-in-the-north-american-tour-of-phantom-of-the-opera/|title=Jacquelynne Fontaine starring as Carlotta Giudicelli in the North American tour of Phantom of the Opera|access-date=2018-03-02|language=en-US}} She completed two years at the Thornton School of Music, and currently studies with David Jones in New York City. She is a member of the Actors Equity Association (AEA). She is represented for classical engagements by John Miller of Pinnacle Arts Management, and by Professional Artists for musical theater and stage engagements.{{Cite web|url=http://www.jacquelynnefontaine.net/pages/bio.html|title=Jacquelynne Fontaine - SOPRANO|website=Jacquelynne Fontaine|language=en-US|access-date=2018-03-02|archive-date=2010-04-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100419224737/http://www.jacquelynnefontaine.net/pages/bio.html|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/rolling_stone/cast_member/cast_member.jhtml?personalityId=8352|title=MTV Original TV Shows, Reality TV Shows {{!}} MTV|website=MTV|access-date=2018-03-02}}{{dead link|date=June 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}

Career

= Pageant =

Fontaine competed twice in Miss California. She first competed as Miss Ventura County and finished in the top ten. She competed again as Miss Santa Barbara County and won Miss California in 2006.{{Cite news|url=http://www.ukiahdailyjournal.com/article/NP/20170201/FEATURES/170209983|title=Miss Mendocino County guest performers include Miss California 2006 and 2007|access-date=2018-03-02|language=en}} She reached the top ten of Miss America in 2007 after performing Giacomo Puccini's "Vissi d'arte".

File:Jacquelynne Fontaine in 2007.jpg 2006 in Miss America 2007 (Top 10)]]

= Theatre =

Fontaine starred as Carlotta Giudicelli in the new staging of The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber which started its tour of the United States.{{Cite news|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/national-tours/article/BWW-Interview-Jacquelynne-Fontaine-of-THE-PHANTOM-OF-THE-OPERA-at-Orpheum-20160419|title=BWW Interview: Jacquelynne Fontaine of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Orpheum|last=Swerczek|first=Christine|work=BroadwayWorld.com|access-date=2018-03-02|language=en}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/arts-and-theater/os-phantom-of-opera-review-matthew-j-palm-20141205-column.html|title=Theater review: 'The Phantom of the Opera' touring Broadway show|last=Palm|first=Matthew J.|work=OrlandoSentinel.com|access-date=2018-03-02|language=en-US}} The Phantom of the Opera began its tour in December 2013.{{Cite news|url=https://www.newportbeachindy.com/curtain-up-beauty-queen-is-opera-diva-in-the-phantom-of-the-opera/|title=Beauty Queen is Opera Diva in "The Phantom of the Opera"|date=2015-07-31|work=Newport Beach Local News|access-date=2018-03-02|language=en-US}} The Mercury New described her as formidable.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2016/09/17/review-new-phantom-of-the-opera-loses-its-oomph/|title=Review: New 'Phantom of the Opera' loses its oomph|date=2016-09-17|work=The Mercury News|access-date=2018-03-02|language=en-US}} The Fresno Bee praised her performance and described it as standout.{{Cite news|url=http://www.fresnobee.com/entertainment/performing-arts/donald-munro/article106991552.html|title=In a chaotic world, a darker 'Phantom of the Opera' brings spectacle and tradition to the Saroyan|work=fresnobee|access-date=2018-03-02|language=en}}

Her recent operatic lead roles include Violetta in La Traviata in Oregon in May 2011.{{Cite news|url=http://www.mailtribune.com/article/20110422/TEMPO/104220306|title=The Fallen Woman|last=Darling|first=John|work=MailTribune.com|access-date=2018-03-02|language=en}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/2011/07/28/opera-night-at-the-redlands-bowl-2/|title=Opera night at the Redlands Bowl|date=2011-07-28|work=Redlands Daily Facts|access-date=2018-03-02|language=en-US}} She played Donna Anna and Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni in Viterbo, Italy. and Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro in the Rogue Opera in Oregon.{{Cite web|url=https://www.operamusica.com/artist/jacquelynne-fontaine/#biography|title=Jacquelynne Fontaine - Soprano|website=www.operamusica.com|language=en|access-date=2018-03-02}} She played Pamina in The Magic Flute,{{Cite news|url=http://archive.vcstar.com/lifestyle/former-miss-california-jacquelynne-fontaine-to-sing-at-cello-concert-at-clu-ep-368755176-349380861.html/|title=Former Miss California Jacquelynne Fontaine to sing at cello concert at CLU|access-date=2018-03-02|language=en}} and Ilia in Idomeneo with the USC Opera at the Thornton School of Music. She made her professional operetta debut performing Kathie in The Student Prince with the Pittsburgh CLO{{Cite news|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/pittsburgh/article/Pittsburgh-CLO-Revives-Romantic-Comedy-THE-STUDENT-PRINCE-838-20100723|title=Pittsburgh CLO Revives Romantic Comedy THE STUDENT PRINCE 8/3-8|author=BWW News Desk|work=BroadwayWorld.com|access-date=2018-03-02|language=en}} and was named a "charming and vivacious actress" in Talkin' Broadway.{{Cite web|url=https://www.talkinbroadway.com/regional/pitt/p222.html|title=Talkin' Broadway Regional Theatre News & Reviews - "The Student Prince" 8/5/10|website=www.talkinbroadway.com|access-date=2018-03-02}} She played Countess Charlotte Magnum in A Little Night Music with the Indiana Repertory Theatre. The show ran from January 23, 2013, to February 17, 2013.{{Cite web|url=http://www.cherryduke.com/a-little-night-music/|title=A Little Night Music|website=Cherry Duke|language=en-us|access-date=2018-03-02}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.indianapolismonthly.com/arts-culture/a-little-night-music-sends-in-more-than-clowns-at-irt/|title=A Little Night Music Sends in More Than Clowns at IRT - Indianapolis Monthly|date=2013-02-08|work=Indianapolis Monthly|access-date=2018-03-02|language=en-US}} She played the Ragazza in the world premiere of the musical A Room With a View at the Old Globe Theater in San Diego, and Anna in The King & I with Opera North. Her recital and orchestral highlights include Sunday's Live on KUSC at LACMA, Jacaranda Concert Series, Orchestra del Lazio in Rome, Italy, Marina del Rey Orchestra, Redlands Bowl, South Coast Levitra veterans cost Symphony, and the Cal Lutheran Distinguished Speakers Series.

= Awards =

She was semi-finalist in the International Competitzione del' Opera in Dresden in 2010 and was awarded the Loren Zachary Grand National Finalist in 2011. She won the Palm Springs Opera Guild First Place winner; Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Western regional finalist and district winner; Burbank Philharmonic Young Artist winner; Rio Hondo Symphony "Young Artist of the Year"; and the National Association of Teachers of Singing, Los Angeles, "Singer of the Year".