Superstar now immortalised across four continents, with figures in Singapore, New York, London and Sydney

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 18 June 2019 - Madame Tussauds Singaporetoday revealed its first ever figure of Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Asia, endingmonths of fan speculation and completing the global superstar's arrival atsites across four continents.

The Voguecover star has been working closely with Madame Tussauds' team on the epic four-figureproject since 2018, beginning with a private sitting at Priyanka's New YorkCity apartment. Fans have been waiting to see the hotly-anticipated Asia arrivalsince the first figure was revealed earlier this year in Priyanka's adoptedhometown of New York. Today, Madame Tussauds Singapore joins its sister sitesin London and Sydney in unveiling their figures to long-awaiting fans.

MadameTussauds Singapore is the first station of her touring figure in Asia. After a limited period of time, her figurewill be touring in Bangkok and Hong Kong next.

A star ofover 50 films whose acting prowess has taken Hollywood by storm, Priyanka is apassionate advocate for women's issues and equality and a UNICEF GoodwillAmbassador.  

"Working with Madame Tussauds' team has been so much fun.I'm so thrilled to have a touring figure meeting my fans in Asia too --Singapore, I am coming now! Take as much selfies as you can with me and I amlooking forward to seeing them all on social media." said Priyanka ChopraJonas.

Priyanka'sfigure is styled to match her iconic 'Desi Girl' appearance from the movie Dostana. She is surely going to make agorgeous impression at the attraction's A-list Party area, where guests canalso find other international superstars such as Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio,Nicole Kidman and many more.

Alex Ward,General Manager at Madame Tussauds Singapore said, "We are so excited to be thefirst Madame Tussauds in Asia to receive Priyanka's figure. Since last year, wehave received overwhelming requests from our guests and Priyanka's fans to haveher figure here, in Singapore. She is an obvious choice to add to our A-listline-up."  

Besides expanding their star-studded line-up, MadameTussauds Singapore also recently launched a 2,500 sq ft new second gate -- theUltimate Film Star Experience. To find out more and booktickets, visit https://www.madametussauds.com/singapore/

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About Madame Tussauds

MadameTussauds is the ultimate celebrity experience and the world's best known andmost popular wax attraction. There are currently 21 Madame Tussauds attractionsaround the world.  Each of theattractions is unique and tailored to the host city and visitor demographic tofeature both local as well as international figures. These attractions arecontinually endorsed by celebrities, sports stars, royalty and globalpoliticians.

Foundedin London in 1835, Madame Tussauds' amazing wax figures are so high quality andso lifelike that even the celebrities themselves do a double take when they seethem -- and all in stunning interactive themed sets designed to excite, amaze,and surprise, including some with unique animated features! And, with no bars,ropes or barriers around the figures, visitors will have no problem believingthat they really are standing beside their heroes and the photographs takenwith favourite stars will be a special memory for ever.

Theresult of 200 years of expertise and painstaking research every figure takesMadame Tussauds' gifted sculptors a minimum of three months to make, and costsmore than $300K (Singapore dollars). Most contemporary figures are alsoproduced following sittings with the celebrities themselves and are the resultof hundreds of separate measurements, hours matching skin tone, eye and haircolour -- with every individual hair inserted separately. Celebrities and filmstudio wardrobe departments often supply clothing for their figures, ordesigners will reproduce significant or iconic outfits as exact replicas, onlyfor Madame Tussauds. Inclusion in one of Madame Tussauds attractions around theworld is seen as a huge honour and recognition of an individual's contribution,status and achievement.

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Merlin Entertainments plc is a global leader inlocation-based, family entertainment. As Europe's Number 1 and the world'ssecond-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates over 130attractions, 19 hotels and 6 holiday villages in 25 countries and across 4continents. Merlin's purpose is to deliver memorable experiences to its 67million guests around the world, through its iconic brands and multipleattraction formats, and the commitment and passion of its c.28,000 employees(peak season).

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