Ramaine Barreiro-Lloyd

The Diva of Divas and the queen of Bling! Her entertaining style and gigantic personality will have you enthralled from the minute she steps up on stage. Ramaine, at the age of 5, was already performing with a live band on the nightclub circuit in Cape Town. She starred in her first major production, ‘Bugsy Malone’, at the age of 9.

At the age of 12 she joined forces with Emo Adams, Alistair Izobell and Loukmaan Adams to form the group ‘Nu Fancy’ which toured South Africa along with The Rockets and PJ Powers and went on to record an album.

Ramaine is best known for her ‘Tina Turner’ character performing all across South Africa, boasting powerhouse vocals and a sassy on-stage presence.

Her portfolio includes an extremely diverse range of performances and projects, including various theatre residencies and countless productions in South Africa as well as abroad. Some of the sell-out shows she starred in during her time with the Barnyard Theatre group included: Natural Women; Glory Days - 80’s; 60’s Revolution; Born to Run (80’s to 90’s); Mick & Tina;The Fab Four - Beatles; Broadway Rocks, Hollywood Rocks, Hot Chocolate – Motown, The Big Five.Due to her versatility, her performances include a wide range of genres from R&B, Soul and Pop to Jazz and Rock ‘n Roll.

After 40 years in the industry, performing locally and abroad, she brings her signature sizzle toevery production with her larger-than-life character performing, striking costumes and phenomenal vocal ability.

TINA’S TURN(Solo Show)

A Tribute to the Legendary Tina Turner! Ramaine Barreiro-Lloyd has been performing since age 5 and began impersonating Tina on stage at the age of 12. Today – after 40 years and still going strong as South Africa’s very own Tina, Ramaine boasts powerhouse vocals and a vibrant on-stage presence. Irrepressible and Unforgettable! This show includes the following Tina classics: The Best, Proud Mary, Nutbush City Limits,Let’s Stay Together, Fool in Love, Disco Inferno, Shake a Tail Feather, Don’t want to Fight, Addicted to Love,River deep mountain high, Private Dancer, What’s Love got to do with it.