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Another 'Idol' Lands Dream Role

Posted Jun 25th 2009 1:20AM by TMZ Staff

One day she's a nobody, the next day she's an "American Idol," and then all of the sudden she's starring in "Dreamgirls" ... no, not Jennifer Hudson ... Syesha Mercado.

Sources say the season seven "Idol" contestant has been cast in the upcoming international tour of "Dreamgirls" the play -- landing the role of Deena Jones, who was played by Beyonce in the movie.

Calls to Syesha's rep have not been returned.

Tags: american idol, AmericanIdol, dreamgirls, syesha mercado, SyeshaMercado

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1. Looks like she's belting out "And I'm Tellin' You, I'm Not Going!"

Posted at 2:14AM on Jun 25th 2009 by wondering

2. Who are these nobodies?? America had real cutting edge talent in the 80' and 90's, what happened.

Posted at 4:45AM on Jun 25th 2009 by chris tattoo

3. Damn gotta be proud of this girl. She got the voice and the looks and the actin chops. She went to school for theatre and her Wiki says she been studying acting in L.A. so she got it not worried bout her killing that Deena roll. Go Syesha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 5:42AM on Jun 25th 2009 by Davs386

4. i agree with u #5

Posted at 9:00AM on Jun 25th 2009 by sly

5. thank GOD they replaced beyonce in that movie!! she can sing but dreamgirls was her worst movie! she killed it for me

Posted at 9:14AM on Jun 25th 2009 by honey

6. Oh god, I live in the Southeast Mi area and you have just warned me about a commercial I'll have to switch countless times to avoid listening to. When is the stage version coming of that classic......"Woman, thou art loosed!" LOL.

Posted at 10:12AM on Jun 25th 2009 by player hater;game hater

7. Hecks yeah!!! Is this confirmed? That would be awesome. I'd freakin' love to see this chick. She's effin HOTTT!!!

Posted at 12:23PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Johnnie

8. She'll be a hell of a lot better than beyonce. For that matter anyone would be. That chick can't act worth crap!

Posted at 1:46PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Pink to the Lee