This cast is ready for that Conga beat!
Good looks, smooth moves, soaring voices – the lead cast of the musical 'On Your Feet' is hitting all the right notes.
KAYLA Rivera and Molly Langley alternate in the role of Gloria, joined by Hollywood-based actor Jason Canela as Emilio in 'On Your Feet.'
PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF 9Works Theatrical
Are you ready for that Conga beat? The powerhouse lead cast of the upcoming Southeast Asian premiere of On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan has the right prescription for a high-voltage show — good looks, smooth moves, and soaring voices. This new production by 9Works Theatrical opens on 10 July and runs every weekend until 2 August at The Proscenium Theater, Rockwell.
At the center of On Your Feet! is the remarkable journey of Gloria and Emilio Estefan — from their early days in Miami to becoming global music icons whose influence transformed Latin music forever. With songs like "Conga," "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You," "1-2-3," and "Get on Your Feet," it tells the story of ambition, perseverance, and the power of believing in a dream.
Two amazingly talented thespians share the role of the iconic Gloria Estefan — Molly Langley and Kayla Rivera — both of whom have earned serious stage cred through roles in a slate of critically acclaimed productions.
For actress Molly Langley, getting to play Gloria is a dream come true, saying "she has been one of my inspirations."
Filipino-British singer and actress Molly Langley received her training at the Performers College in the UK. In 2024, she made her Philippine theater debut as Mimi in the ’90s musical classic RENT and was part of last year’s A Christmas Carol, both under 9Works. But it was Langley’s touching portrayal of Violet Hilton in The Sandbox Collective’s Side Show that caught critics’ attention, earning her a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical in this year’s Gawad Buhay Awards. “I am beyond honored and excited to step into the role of Gloria Estefan, an artist whose story, strength, and music have inspired me for as long as I can remember,” the actress shared in a Facebook post. “It is a privilege to help bring that story to life on stage.”
For Kayla Rivera, playing the iconic pop diva is a role she is truly excited about, posting, “It means the world to me to be part of this cast, show, and the amazing and inspiring story of Gloria Estefan and her husband, Emilio.” The Filipino-Canadian singer and actress first found fame as a grand finalist on ABS-CBN’s reality singing competition Star Power. But it was through her role in the local staging of In the Heights that she fell in love with theater. Her latest stage credit was as Asenath in Trumpets’ Joseph the Dreamer last year.
