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Another 'Idol' Lands Dream Role

6/25/2009 2:20 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
Another 'Idol' Lands Dream Role

Syesha MercadoOne 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.

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Mary Worth:  963 days ago

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

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Bernie Madoff:  962 days ago

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

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Google-me-bitch!:  962 days ago

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

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player hater; game hater:  962 days ago

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.

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Just sayin':  962 days ago

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

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