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Another "Idol" Lands Dream Role

TMZ.com | by TMZ Staff | Wed, Jun 24

Wed, Jun 24 One 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 ...

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Last Week, news.yahoo.com says (in 'American Idol' alum finds her way to 'Dreamgirls') Dreamgirls" has turned to an "American Idol" alum to play one of the leads in the upcoming stage revival of the musical in New York City.

And Andrea Reiher from From Inside the Box says (in Syesha Mercado to take on 'Dreamgirls' role) According to TMZ, Syesha Mercado, finalist from season seven of "American Idol," is joining the national touring company of "Dreamgirls."Sources say that she has landed the role of Deena Jones, which is the role played by Beyonce in the movie. I was a big fan of Syesha's, if this came to my ar...