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Susan Boyle is just like Evita, says musical theater star

ANTOINETTE KELLY

IrishCentral.com Staff Writer

Published Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 10:25 AM

Updated Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 10:45 AM

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Susan Boyle: The modern day Evita

English musical theater actress Elaine Paige says Susan Boyle is just like Evita.

Paige, 61, who played Eva Peron in the original production of “Evita” on London’s West End in 1978, says the Scottish singing star’s rags-to-riches story reminds her of the legendary Argentine political leader.

The singer and actress also revealed she sees a lot of herself in Susan.

"I found it rather emotional, a rags to riches kind of story - a bit like Evita herself,” Paige told Yours magazine.

“But it was more than that.

"I felt I knew what Susan was going through, the full horror of it all. You could see it in her eyes.

"I hadn't been very confident when ‘Evita’ changed my world but I was a professional."

Incidentally, during her “Britain’s Got Talent” audition, Boyle said that Elaine Paige is her idol.

The two songstresses eventually got to meet while visiting the U.S., and Paige says she is now confident that Boyle is on the way to lasting success.

“Susan's learning fast - she's got over the initial shock,” Paige said. “Yes, she still seems quite vulnerable but there's a streak of Scottish grit beneath the surface.

"And she's got a good team around her. So let's hope they continue to protect and look after her. I wish her great success."

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Posted by MARK/USA on November 7,2009 | 11:42AM

IRONY OF THE UGLY OSBOURNES CALLING SUSAN NAME.. THEY ARE SUCH AN UGLY FAMILY.. WEIRD FATHER, WEIRD SON, WEIRD DAUGHTER AND POOH, SHARON, UGLEEEEEEE

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Posted by Madeleine on November 7,2009 | 01:36AM

If you could have seen Sharaon Osbourne 15 years ago you wouldnt' know it was the same woman, she was so heavy and she wore long black skirts to hide ther weight, her hair was a mess, and then a few years back for the relaity show she had the somach operation, the face lift and new make-up job and hair dyed to a maroon color or reddish whatever, she looks a lot better but she is in position to trash anyone. Susan boyle never presented herself as a sex object or bathing beauty, she is what she is , a decent woman with a nice personality and a funny little face which to me is kind of cute, she isn't a young woman and that is what she is. What you see is what you get but when she sings she is in a class by herself. Sharon Osbourne should be ashamed and I've never seen her dance or sing. .

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Posted by magicalsixties on November 5,2009 | 12:27PM

I'm glad that Elaine Paige is being friendly and supportive to Susan. However, disgusted at the comments that Susan Osbourne and Amanda Holden have made. I thought Susan looked the best with bangs, in her Harper's Bazaar fashion shoot. Sharon Osborne is average looking herself! Maybe it is their way of getting publicity insulting a very real star like Susan.

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Posted by busterbrown on November 4,2009 | 11:56PM

Is she serious? What has she been smoking?

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