Show People With Paul Wontorek: Ramin Karimloo on "Phantom," "Les Miz," Sierra Boggess & More

[@MercedesMorant]

I love how at 18:01 while talking about Sierra Boggess, Ramin says "Well yeah, she's my best friend" - adorable :)

[@MrStephanieJChia]

Ramin never had formal training which makes his accomplishments all the more admirable

[@algallego]

With regards to formal training-- sometimes you can neither CONFORM nor SUPPRESS natural talent with an institutional mold!

[@kellyjunghye4927]

I need to say... His voice while singing is so strong, it has so much emotions and basically goes everywhere effortless but then he speaks normally and just... wow, his voice is so mellowed, soft, gentle and soothing. I feel like hearing his voice speak will put me right to sleep. Secondly, the way he described when he met Sierra is like he has found his true love. And when asked what show he wants to do and with whom, without hesitance, he names Sierra. Not everyone can find such a person in their life, someone you can truly click with so well. I am happy they found each other and have each other in their lives.

[@SingPlayWrite999]

"It turns out you're talented, too." "Well, that's arguable." NO RAMIN YOU ARE INSANELY TALENTED YOU'RE SO MODEST :)

[@algallego]

Ramin: Ok, you win the argument!

[@lillianvalerie]

Dear god he called her Si thats so cute omg *melts*

[@NOONE-cd4gu]

I love how he talked about Sierra. You can see how much he loves her (As friends) and is inspired by her

[@silvermoonstar2263]

I don’t know why and I don’t mean to seem rude, but is anyone else kinda scared of him?

[@jessiecharles4858]

Oh my lord. Ramin has something so attractive about himself. Simply the way he moves is intriguing. I wish I could meet him, but I live in Germany! Ramin, come to your angel of music!

[@StarAnna13]

***** LUCKY!!!! lol I wish I could meet my angel, friend or phantom... lol

[@alexaliona]

Anna Lee you an me both, girl

[@KatieT97]

I wanna meet him too!!😩😩

[@alexaliona]

Really, though, from all the vids I'm watching, Ramin would be a great cast member. I'd LOVE to watch him perform and then meet him!!!

[@meedyy99]

Jessie Charles Ich will ihn auch treffen! Wir sind schon arm dran :/

[@cupcakes1087]

I love him. He's my favorite Phantom. He was my moms too. I'm sure she's listening to Phantom in Heaven. I can't read music either and I learn completely by ear. I sing and perform and Christine is my dream role.

[@rebeccacutino3356]

Ramin is such a beautiful human being

[@Light_love8]

despite his success i love how he still is humble and feels that there is still a lot for him to learn and do. unlike other actors who act like they are entitled after a one or two big breaks. Love you Ramin!

[@minsunkang7264]

aw "i saw sierra boggess as fantine" and ramin says quietly "amazing"

[@mariev6108]

My favorite Phantom of the Opera duo! Sierra and Ramin!

[@Merthurmad]

And he actually got to meet Colm Wilkinson on the 25th Anniversary of the Phantom, how cool is that.

[@emmadownes4620]

He actually met Colm Wilkinson in Canada after when he went to see Phantom again another time after a school trip and he asked for some advice which Ramin took. He first performed with Colm Wilkinson at the end of Les Mis in the O2 in One Day More

[@kristinz2749]

It's amazing that Ramin as Jean Valjean "wasn't on the cards" for him as he said, and here I am, having seen him as Valjean on Broadway. Amazing. Simply amazing. And I couldn't have seen a better performance. That man has the air power of a machine, and I was awed by his talent in person. I will continue to support him, and wish him all the best.

[@drxero1988]

I saw him in London in Les Mis. He is literally the best Valjean I've ever seen (and I've seen the show multiple times).

[@kristinz2749]

also can we bring Love Never Dies on a US tour with Sierra and Ramin? That's all I want. And... front row seats. (and to meet them but let's not get greedy here)

[@Theblackdragon136]

+Kristin Z to be honest my heart would exploded if i cry every time i hear ramin sing until i hear you sing i wouldn't be able to handle it live plus seeing him and sierra together ^____^(fangirls hearts will be slayed)

[@rosefranco2319]

Kristin Z There Start Love Never Dies here in Cali,LA Hollywood In 2018

[@kikedragoon]

Love may never die, but that play needs to die and never resurface again

[@k.hizzle5376]

@@kikedragoon I hate to be this person but... *LND is a musical not a play*

[@kikedragoon]

@@k.hizzle5376 I thought some plays were musicals as well

[@mollymkellaway12546]

I met Ramin Karimloo when he was in “Les Miserables’” on Broadway 🎭!! He is one of my favorite Broadway actors!! His tattoos are really great 👍. He should have won the Tony Award.

[@alessandrabh9447]

mandy karimloo is a lucky woman...

[@thundy08]

How come there were no questions about Hadley Fraser?! They have like the BEST BROMANCE EVER.

[@Noganator7]

He is amazing. He will always me my angel of music

[@ffeff8353]

Great interview. Loved how Ramin mentioned admiring the fabulous Terrence Mann, who is one of my longtime favourites (SO talented!). So besides acting talent, a beautiful voice, and being easy on the eyes, Ramin has great taste!

[@followerofChrist26]

He has got to be my favorite broadway performer. So talented and so good!

[@patriciaharman2212]

Thank You Paul I really enjoyed your interview with Ramin. It was brilliant and I will watch it many times.I loved the show too , Love Never Dies was brilliant . I think it needs more scenes of the stars and it would be more successful, but I still love it. Thank you again. ♡

[@sashahazim5436]

he's so humble

[@STDeLuna]

I love his crow's feet, makes his eyes looks more gentle, sincere.. oh I love Ramin he's so nice.

[@Aphrodite791]

He is so fantastic... Best Phantom ever!

[@GraciaLu]

21:50 "Honoring your truth" you're starting to sound like Sierra there, Ramin :))

[@NOONE-cd4gu]

Well he is very inspired by her off and on stage . They are friendship goals😍😍

[@louloubearxxx]

I saw him play jean valjean in west end and he was absolutely amazing !the most amazing performer I have ever had the privilege of watching

[@randomaccount3119]

I love that he treats this like a conversation and not an interview. It just seems much more calming and flowy if that makes sense

[@Snow_Whyte]

“We went on a school trip to Phantom, and I couldn’t think of anything worse.” WHAAAAT?! Oh, dear... he is legit KILLING ME!

[@JulianneHannes]

The fact that he was actually in the Phantom 2004 movie...how could they not have known they had the best incarnation of Phantom playing the bit part of the dead father? It wasn't like Gerard was a big name star then that they had to cast (he wasn't, in 2004 Gerard was known as "The dude that always gets killed off in movies", it was pre 300 and post Reign of Fire)---yeah I'll never get over it

[@Merthurmad]

+Julianne Hannes Can you please tell me which scene in the 204 movie we see Ramin as Christine's father. wanna go look it up.

[@JulianneHannes]

Merthurmad​ the scene got deleted but Ramin was there and got credit for being in the movie, not sure if he sings in it

[@Merthurmad]

Julianne Hannes Tks for the info

[@elinaki10]

+Merthurmad you can see him in the "Angel of music" scene.When Christine lights a candle for her father,you can see Ramin's photo! :)

[@Merthurmad]

+elinaki ooh ill have a look tks.

[@flodonovan4088]

I could watch and listen to this lovely man always he seems so humble and just lovely and humorous and funny,he has just finished a stint in Holly City and I will miss him in that roll as a surgeon not a happy ending.👍🇬🇧🎼🎼🎼🥰an old old fan xxx

[@waynejeez5620]

Ramin has this earthy, rugged beauty about him, which is actually reflected in his voice.

[@mehrdadsemsar]

Such a humble and genuine guy

[@oilaum8811]

This guys looks like - and seems to have the same sweetness as - Mark Ruffalo! Like his theatre-as-opposed-to-film, younger brother-from-another-mother!

[@patriciarociento6146]

Oh yes! I saw 13 going on 30 earlier and my gosh they do seem alike.

[@marcellasorially9330]

Yes, I see your point, and you're quite right.

[@beneddiected]

Holy crap they do look kinda similar too-

[@KatieT97]

15:45 brings up playing Valjean on Broadway: "nah that's not in the cards." LOOK AT YOURSELF NOW RAMIN, YOURE PLAYING VALJEAN ON BROADWAY!!

[@KatieT97]

"I don't think of myself as a singer, it's just fun." Oh Ramin😂 you're funny

[@galacticjewels7856]

When I was a kid I was like in love with Ramin and now I'm hearing him years later and I never heard his accent and I'm shocked holy shit

[@nlawrence321]

I love Ramin Karimloo.

[@corneliahindemith9741]

OMG he is SO hot!!! when he spoke about Sierra " But when Sierra came in I kinda knew" realizing what he said changing it to" You" I know it's not a romance just an awsome friendship but still. Rierra is LOVE

[@rachelhughes8487]

googling "That Iranian Phantom" right now

[@noravandartel1951]

ctn04132 I can't find it!? There's only pictures of planes? Link me please!

[@jesekreanne]

Sierra and ramin are on the top of my list of favorite best friends. They are so freakin cute.

[@julia_new]

when he was talking about the person who said Raheem I died because I watched that video and that's what I was thinking

[@kiki09ist]

Thank god he asked about Sunset blvd! No one ever asks him about, that show is amazing. Also loved the bit about the accident he had when he played Raol ha!

[@Niqhtmusic]

YOU’RE TELLING ME 5 YEARS AGO I COULD HAVE SEEN RAMIN IN TORONTO IN LES MIS!?

[@charlieni645]

The thing I like about him is he sounds so modest and soft while talking. But when he starts to thing, his voice starts chilling everyone out.

[@AA-mv9fe]

His sparkly eyes will be the cause of my death someday 🥺

[@ffeff8353]

He does have very beautiful eyes. Let's face it, the rest of him isn't bad either!

[@TsurugiKyousuke70]

I know its a late comment, but in the video , Ramin said that he would never do Jean Valjean in Les MIs on Broadway. And here he is now Jean Valjean on Broadway. So ...

[@benitaproulx1084]

I just saw him in les miserable .... fantastically unbelievable performer!!

[@evelynwallace2890]

Same! I was crying so much at the end

[@jenikkafrancinee]

MY HEART IS MELTING HE IS PERFECTION

[@carolineguercio4057]

HA! He said Les Mis Broadway wasn't in the cards for him. I saw him in the role las week!

[@carolineguercio4057]

Update: I've seen him in the role twice now

[@mariajpinero]

I CANT EVEN EXPLAIN HOW HAPPY I AM THAT BROADWAY.COM FINALLY MADE A VIDEO WITH RAMIN KARIMLOO OH MY GOD I LOVE RAMIN :)

[@lancebabbitt7502]

Paul seems to really love Ramin! Well who does not!

[@Ambsm14]

so he's in les miz with sierra too? how awesome, they're a great duo, their voices are perfect together.

[@meedyy99]

No he's not. Sierra was the Fantine in West End 12/13 I think.. And he plays now Valjean Why not? :/

[@randomaccount3119]

He’s so precious. It’s not fair that I can’t have him

[@Phantasma98]

He is truly my fav phantom of all time!

[@NOONE-cd4gu]

I love how at the question at 29:00 he immediately said Sierra 😍😍 And i cringed and that last question

[@tiafakhouri2982]

NO ONE but what show did he say he wanted to do with her

[@NOONE-cd4gu]

@@tiafakhouri2982 kids of the spiral or smth along that line

[@RegiRomero25]

I love him, he is so cute and handsome ❤️

[@tomtalker2000]

The man is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS...!!! Swoon me phantom swoon me. I'm a tenor 1 borderline contralto so lets do a duet together...;)

[@BlackPearlGurl]

I love that Sierra was my Vegas Christine and originated Love Never Dies London Christine. :)

[@sashabsanti]

Hearing him say les Mis bway was not in the cards for him is so strange. Saw him twice and he blew me away with his performance. He's amazing!

[@iEtude]

I want to watch Love Never Dies! :'( Why isn't it on DVD?

[@KatieT97]

The Australian production with Ben Lewis and Anna O'Byrne has a DVD but not Ramin and Sierra's original London Production. There's some bootlegs of the London production roaming around on KZbin though.

[@Barbiegirlmomma]

I love it

[@MillyLilMiss]

I really want Ramin to play the title character in jekyll and hyde. He would be amazing

[@MarciaPze]

Ramin has a sweet voice tone and when he sings OMG one of the most powerful voices I heard! It's pretty amazing! He is very attractive no wonder why he was Phantom, such a sex appeal!

[@Missakiah]

I love how he compares their friendship to siblings of sort. I personally believe that they are soulmates (not romantically)

[@jesseferr3]

By far sexiest man alive... just damn

[@emily0uellette]

I love the song the girl was playing for the shower question! I love him and that was a really creative question.

[@cfonseca645]

"The part where you had to get naked?" "Yea" *Smiles* Dead... i love him!

[@real90sjesus]

such a gentlemen!!

[@spikesofdoom007]

I SAW HIM IN BROADGRASS AND HE BROUGHT ME UP ONSTAGE AND LET ME SING WITH HIM AND I AM STILL NOT OVER IT OKAY

[@usal198]

Woohoo Richmond Hill represent! :p Got to see him perform in Toronto and it was amazing!!!!

[@camilad2513]

I'd love to see him in Jekyll & Hyde.

[@TheOscarFrancois]

Same.

[@faesforest]

Camila D yessss

[@igotbored9558]

AH! I am SO excited to see him live!!!! Cannot wait!

[@katiec1877]

He's so sweet

[@atheliaecheverria7576]

I have never head God sing but im sure he sounds something like this

[@MireVale]

He is God

[@flodonovan4088]

What a brilliant interview, just a tip, try and find the video where he is joined by one of his sons in a duet 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🥰

[@MarkvanBeelen]

He said he wasn't gonna play Valjean in the new Broadway production... So...apparently plans has changed! ;-)

[@louisearon8520]

Fabulous interview ramin has charisma very iranien!!

[@josephedwards5629]

I wanna meet him so bad, it'd be great to just hang out with the best phantom (in my opinion)

[@SweetDreams84]

I just LOVE Ramin 💓

[@rebeccamackey8864]

Ramin is so handsome looking in this interview.

[@ephinemusic]

I was just watching this like "Wait, this is phantom? The guy who screams about his salary? No wayyyyy."

[@auspicious93]

Did he say he can't read music??

[@petestranger4460]

Yes. He's not a formally trained musician. As he said, he learned how to sing, act and all that shit from books

[@auspicious93]

+PeteStranger interesting that he's not formally trained, since he's such an amazing singer! He's just super-talented :D

[@qkqkjojo]

+PeteStranger Does it mean that he can't read notes?

[@faithperez5561]

No, he can't!! Amazing, right?

[@xxjackxx1150]

Oh that's fine though, just do it by sound right?

[@liasonpureluv]

He's Iranian?! Eeeek! :D I thought so by his name and the Farsi on his arm but I wasn't sure because of his accent. He's so handsome and charming. Guh.

[@KatieT97]

He's Iranian-born but he grew up in Canada. His family moved out of Iran in like the 70's

[@liasonpureluv]

He's gorgeous. I fell in love with his voice before finding out more about him.

[@peekaboo4444]

awesome interview!!! just the kind of questions that we want to know!!! excellent.. I love Ramin

[@nefeli8692]

16:48, 28:50 about Sierra

[@heyitsrobyn975]

Im sorry I know he is married and she was engaged...but i ship Sierra and Ramin forever!

[@tigerlily0190]

I just saw on a fan forum that he's newly divorced... don't know how true that is of course but I'm all for Team Rierra if neither of them are seeing anyone else! :)

[@tigerlily0190]

I've tried. I can't find anything else about it. That's why I said I don't know if it's true. I certainly hope it isn't but if he and Sierra have any kind of relationship I will lose a lot of respect for both of them if he's cheating on Mandy.

[@KatieT97]

Fan forums aren't very reliable to be honest, it may have even been a Fanfiction. I love Rierra too but I would kill myself if Ramin and Mandy divorced. I highly doubt the article was true.

[@KatieT97]

It could be a rumor saying he's divorced when really Ramin is in New York playing Jean Valjean on Broadway, and his family is still in London because his sons have school and so he's living alone in his NY apartment for weeks at a time before his family visits him again. That's where the forum you saw could've come from, it's just a rumor.

[@rameine46]

Katie Tucker I hope it's just a rumor, too, but I did notice on the second Broadway.com interview posted 11/24/14, he's not wearing his wedding band. Now that could be for multiple different reasons, obviously, and I can see where its absence might stir up some rumors. Both IMDB and Wiki still have him listed as married to Mandy as of 12/13/14. Whatever the case, it must be hard on all of them being separated like that.

[@user-pm7ew4qn1m]

Ramin karmiloo is the best actor that has ever happend to me he is awesome! I would be in heaven if I met him in real life!

[@orianamandi]

Looooove him with the beard😍😍😍😍

[@ericad8394]

I loved, LOVE NEVER DIES

[@Snow_Whyte]

In reality I’m 31, but every time Ramin Karimloo crosses my screen I turn into a giggling 13 year old girl again... #swoon

[@marcellasorially9330]

Lol... me too, with the giggling. 😃

[@ethannavarro943]

I’m not playing Valjean on broadway, 1 year later... tony nomination for Valjean

[@amandacommins9364]

Oh, Ramin, how I love you so.

[@bigblueeyesful]

I love him so much!♥

[@Tiiiiiiiiiiish05]

I always pronounced Ramin's name as "RAH-MIN", it's actually "RAH-MEAN" Hahaha.

[@vivianlavalle3327]

same

[@thadyndupont9609]

Man they opened the Toronto show on my birthday!!

[@amandatelling134]

What was the show he said he'd like to do with Sierra? He was sort of whispering, but my shipping heart needs to know!

[@silviaxpto]

Amanda Telling I got curious about that too once I saw your comment, it's a bit hard to get what he said but I think this is the one: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiss_of_the_Spider_Woman_%28musical%29

[@amandatelling134]

thanks legend!

[@watermellonarchie]

Ugh he's perfection. Dimple man :)

[@CRAICtheatre]

Love and respect his modesty!

[@Amo2465]

Well why don't they do 'Love never dies' again!!! PLEEEEEAAASSSEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!

[@Loveallegra]

17:53 boom instantly in love