Age, Biography and Wiki
Amra-Faye Wright was born on 22 August, 1960 in East London, South Africa, is a South African stage actress (born 1960). Discover Amra-Faye Wright's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 63 years old?
| Popular As |
N/A |
| Occupation |
Stage actress |
| Age |
63 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
22 August, 1960 |
| Birthday |
22 August |
| Birthplace |
East London, South Africa |
| Nationality |
South Africa
|
We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 22 August.
She is a member of famous actress with the age 63 years old group.
Amra-Faye Wright Height, Weight & Measurements
At 63 years old, Amra-Faye Wright height not available right now. We will update Amra-Faye Wright's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Amra-Faye Wright's Husband?
Her husband is Heinrich Kruse
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Heinrich Kruse |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2 |
Amra-Faye Wright Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Amra-Faye Wright worth at the age of 63 years old? Amra-Faye Wright’s income source is mostly from being a successful actress. She is from South Africa. We have estimated Amra-Faye Wright's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
actress |
Amra-Faye Wright Social Network
Timeline
Amra-Faye Wright (born 22 August 1960) is a South African stage actress best known for portraying Velma Kelly in the musical Chicago, both on Broadway and in international tours.
Her father, John Ball, was a long-distance runner, who held the record for running from Los Angeles to New York in 1972.
Wright's early ambition was to be a ballet dancer and she trained for 16 years.
Wright has married twice, and has a daughter from each marriage.
She is presently married to Heinrich Kruse, a South African drummer; they live in New York.
In 1992, she played the role of "Sheila" in A Chorus Line at the Johannesburg Civic Theatre.
Thereafter she starred in musical revues around the world working through agencies in Paris, Monte Carlo, and London.
In 1993, she performed at the Le Sporting in Monaco, dancing in shows for Whitney Houston, MC Hammer, Paul Anka and Donna Summer.
In 1994 she returned to Monaco for two years to perform as a featured performer in the Cabaret at the Monte Carlo Casino.
Wright returned to South Africa in 1999 to create the principal role in Elvis Las Vegas, (director Andrew Botha) winning a Vita Award for most outstanding performance in Musical Theatre.
In 2000 she played Sandy in Grease in the Johannesburg Stadium Spectacular, directed by David Gilmore.
She created the first of three one-woman shows, Rouge Pulp, in 2000 and won the Vita Award for Best Musical Performance.
Wright has played the role of Velma Kelly frequently, first heading the 2001 UK national tour and later, the European tour and in productions of the musical every year since 2001 world-wide.
Recipient of the Naledi and Fleur du Cap Awards for her performances in the South African production.
She continues to play this role alternating between London's West End and Broadway.
Wright began her professional career as a dancer in Sun City South Africa, appearing in several musical extravaganzas.
Drinks on Me followed in 2001 (Vita Award for Best Musical Performance, directed by Mark Hawkins) and It’s not Where I Start, in 2002.
Wright continues to perform as a stage actress, cabaret singer, and soloist at events around the world.
Wright was born in East London, South Africa.
In 2010, she became the first actress to have performed the role both in English and in Japanese.
