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entertainer http://marilynforeverblonde.com grand rapids , minnesota greg thompson sunny thompson allan warren.jpg sunny thompson
 star of `` marilyn forever blonde ! ''
sunny thompson

sunny thompson is an american singer , actress and recording artist best known for her portrayal of marilyn monroe in the critically acclaimed , award-winning one-woman show '' `` marilyn forever blonde , the marilyn monroe story in her own words & music . '' ''
she has recorded several albums , one of which , '' `` te necesito , '' '' earned her a gold record in south america .
the minnesota native began singing in church as a child and studied opera at concordia college in moorhead , minnesota , before pursuing a career as an actress , singer , dancer , and comedienne .
she has starred in musical theater and in many major showrooms throughout the world including the hbo feature '' `` showgirls '' '' at the rio hotel & casino in paradise , nevada .
she has appeared in her award-winning cabaret shows in major casino showrooms in reno , lake tahoe , laughlin , tunica and san diego as well as las vegas .
from 1996 through 2000 she starred in the '' `` great american wild , wild west show '' '' in her own theatre in branson , missouri .
thompson has starred in the children 's television series '' `` wonder world '' '' in minneapolis , had her own radio show , '' `` the branson minute , '' '' syndicated on 79 radio stations throughout the country , and starred in an upcoming filmed version of '' `` marilyn forever blonde . '' ''
