Superstar now immortalised across four continents, with figures in Singapore, New York, London and Sydney
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SINGAPORE -�Media OutReach�-�18 June 2019 -�Madame Tussauds Singapore
today revealed its first ever figure of Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Asia, ending
months of fan speculation and completing the global superstar's arrival at
sites across four continents.
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The Vogue
cover star has been working closely with Madame Tussauds' team on the epic four-figure
project since 2018, beginning with a private sitting at Priyanka's New York
City apartment. Fans have been waiting to see the hotly-anticipated Asia arrival
since the first figure was revealed earlier this year in Priyanka's adopted
hometown of New York. Today, Madame Tussauds Singapore joins its sister sites
in London and Sydney in unveiling their figures to long-awaiting fans.
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Madame
Tussauds Singapore is the first station of her touring figure in Asia. After a limited period of time, her figure
will be touring in Bangkok and Hong Kong next.
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A star of
over 50 films whose acting prowess has taken Hollywood by storm, Priyanka is a
passionate advocate for women's issues and equality and a UNICEF Goodwill
Ambassador. �
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"Working with Madame Tussauds' team has been so much fun.
I'm so thrilled to have a touring figure meeting my fans in Asia too --
Singapore, I am coming now! Take as much selfies as you can with me and I am
looking forward to seeing them all on social media."�said Priyanka Chopra
Jonas.
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Priyanka's
figure is styled to match her iconic 'Desi Girl' appearance from the movie Dostana. She is surely going to make a
gorgeous impression at the attraction's A-list Party area, where guests can
also find other international superstars such as Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio,
Nicole Kidman and many more.
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Alex Ward,
General Manager at Madame Tussauds Singapore said, "We are so excited to be the
first Madame Tussauds in Asia to receive Priyanka's figure. Since last year, we
have received overwhelming requests from our guests and Priyanka's fans to have
her figure here, in Singapore. She is an obvious choice to add to our A-list
line-up." �
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Besides expanding their star-studded line-up, Madame
Tussauds Singapore also recently launched a 2,500 sq ft new second gate -- the
Ultimate Film Star Experience. To find out more and book
tickets, visit https://www.madametussauds.com/singapore/
Twitter: @MTsSingapore
Instagram: @mtssingapore
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MadameTussaudsSingapore
About Madame Tussauds
Madame
Tussauds is the ultimate celebrity experience and the world's best known and
most popular wax attraction. There are currently 21 Madame Tussauds attractions
around the world.� Each of the
attractions is unique and tailored to the host city and visitor demographic to
feature both local as well as international figures. These attractions are
continually endorsed by celebrities, sports stars, royalty and global
politicians.
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Founded
in London in 1835, Madame Tussauds' amazing wax figures are so high quality and
so lifelike that even the celebrities themselves do a double take when they see
them -- and all in stunning interactive themed sets designed to excite, amaze,
and surprise, including some with unique animated features! And, with no bars,
ropes or barriers around the figures, visitors will have no problem believing
that they really are standing beside their heroes and the photographs taken
with favourite stars will be a special memory for ever.
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The
result of 200 years of expertise and painstaking research every figure takes
Madame Tussauds' gifted sculptors a minimum of three months to make, and costs
more than $300K (Singapore dollars). Most contemporary figures are also
produced following sittings with the celebrities themselves and are the result
of hundreds of separate measurements, hours matching skin tone, eye and hair
colour -- with every individual hair inserted separately. Celebrities and film
studio wardrobe departments often supply clothing for their figures, or
designers will reproduce significant or iconic outfits as exact replicas, only
for Madame Tussauds. Inclusion in one of Madame Tussauds attractions around the
world is seen as a huge honour and recognition of an individual's contribution,
status and achievement.
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About Merlin Entertainments plc
Merlin Entertainments plc is a global leader in
location-based, family entertainment. As Europe's Number 1 and the world's
second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates over 130
attractions, 19 hotels and 6 holiday villages in 25 countries and across 4
continents. Merlin's purpose is to deliver memorable experiences to its 67
million guests around the world, through its iconic brands and multiple
attraction formats, and the commitment and passion of its c.28,000 employees
(peak season).
See�www.merlinentertainments.biz�for
more information and follow on Twitter @MerlinEntsNews.
