NBC announced newcomer Celina Smith as the lead in Annie Live! on Tuesday.The 12-year-old talent rose to the top after a nationwide search for the perfect orphan Annie.Talking about the iconic role in a statement, Smith said:'It's an honor to follow in the footsteps of the talented young ladies who have played Annie before me.
And I can’t wait to start this journey.' Leading lady! Newcomer Celina Smith will star in NBC's upcoming Annie Live! productionAfter a nationwide casting search, we can exclusively reveal Celina Smith will play the title role in NBC’s upcoming holiday production of “Annie Live!”Watch #AnnieLive on Thursday, December 2 at 8/7c on @NBC.
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