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flag Vivian Panka, a Black actress, becomes first to play Regina George full-time in UK and Ireland’s *Mean Girls* tour.

flag Vivian Panka, a 29-year-old actress born in Holland and based in London, has become the first Black actress to play Regina George full-time in the UK and Ireland tour of the musical *Mean Girls*, a role made famous by Rachel McAdams in the 2004 film. flag She joined the tour in February and calls the casting “monumental,” expressing joy at bringing the iconic character to life on stage. flag Panka, who previously starred in *9 to 5* and *Dear Evan Hansen*, says her casting reflects progress in representation and hopes it inspires young actors from underrepresented backgrounds. flag She emphasizes that she was chosen based on her suitability for the role, not her identity, and values the opportunity to contribute to a more inclusive theatre industry.

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