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YOU JUST CAN'T STOP THE MUSIC WITH JINKY TRIJO MARSH
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By VIOLI CALVERT
SHE”S such as a petite and gentle
lady whom one wouldn’t normally
expect Jinky to marshal the energy
and enthusiasm to excel as an actress,
singer, author, radio broadcaster, wife,
mother, and still find time to pursue her
passion for dental health.
Jinky Trijo Marsh, of Thornleigh, in
Sydney's upper north shore, may be best
remembered for her lead role of ‘Kim’
in Rockdale Musical Society’s stage
production of Miss Saigon.
Now aged 44 years of age with husband
Stephen and two sons, Cameron, 7, and
Timothy, 9 months Jinky continues to
show no sign of slowing down.
She released an audio CD, ‘Inspiring
The Filipino Child’, which features
Filipino legend, fable, folktale, proverb
and tradition with emphases on moral
values.
The CD involved children who are also
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junior contributors of community radio
program Radio Tagumpay, where Jinky is
a presenter and co-producer.
"This audio CD was inspired by my own
children and husband,” she said.
“This was designed for all children
who were born or grew up outside the
Philippines who are not familiar with the
Filipino language and culture. It also
encourages other non-Filipino speaking
nationals everywhere to learn and
appreciate Filipino culture.”
Jinky has also launched Cultural/
Educational Colouring Pads/ Books
Series2 (Philippines), and Cultural/
Educational BookMarks (Philippines).
Simultaneously, she has been at
rehearsals for the stage production
Cabesang Tales, a mini-musical adapted
from the book of Dr Jose P. Rizal, ‘El
Filibusterismo.
Jinky plays the role of wife of Cabesang
Tales. She is also one of three narrators,
a soloist in one song number, and part of
Calamba folk.
www.kalatas.com.au