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Born to Perform with Gemma Marinus

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Gemma Marinus - creative arts educational leader - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. She tells us about her journey in the industry, which includes performing on stage in productions such as Mamma Mia, and how her passion for teaching allowed her to transition into that space. We also hear about Stageworx, the performing arts school that she opened, and more about 'Born to Perform' 2025.
This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts, Johannesburg, South Africa.
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21 Sep 2025 English South Africa Music Interviews · Entertainment News

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