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    ==Behind the scenes==
    ==Behind the scenes==
    ===Development===
    ===Development===
    [[File:MediEvil2-MadamJojo-ConceptArt.png|thumb|right|150px|Concept art of Madam Jo-Jo.]] Concept art of Madam Jo-Jo shows several elements that were removed from her in-game model. This includes a pair of earrings, a choker and two flowers on her chest. Her in-game model also includes a red corset does not appear in concept art.
    [[File:MediEvil2-MadamJojo-ConceptArt.png|thumb|right|150px|Concept art of Madam Jo-Jo.]] Concept art of Madam Jo-Jo shows several elements that were removed from her in-game model. This includes a pair of earrings, a choker and two flowers on her chest. Her in-game model also includes a red corset that does not appear in concept art.
     
    ===Name===
    ===Name===
    She is likely named after [[wikipedia:Madam Jojo's|Madam Jojo's]], a venue for cabaret, burlesque, drag shows, and live music located in the Soho area of the City of Westminster in [[London]].
    She is likely named after [[wikipedia:Madam Jojo's|Madam Jojo's]], a venue for cabaret, burlesque, drag shows, and live music located in the Soho area of the City of Westminster in [[London]]. The venue itself was named after a drag queen with that stage name.
     
    ===Portrayal===
    ===Portrayal===
    Madam Jo-Jo was voiced by Melanie Hudson. The character was described as having a London accent similar to [[wikipedia:Barbara Windsor|Barbara Windsor]] in press releases.{{Siteref|MED2-EU-Site|uk/nonshocked/characters/nine.htm|Madam Jo-Jo}}
    Madam Jo-Jo was voiced by Melanie Hudson. The character was described as having a London accent similar to [[wikipedia:Barbara Windsor|Barbara Windsor]] in press releases.{{Siteref|MED2-EU-Site|uk/nonshocked/characters/nine.htm|Madam Jo-Jo}}

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    Madam Jo-Jo
    MediEvil2-MadamJoJo.png
    Biographical information
    Gender Female
    Born c. 1841 (aged 45 in 1886[1])
    Behind the scenes information
    Voiced by Melanie Hudson
    Appears in
    "Good stranger, you look for the Egyptian one?"
    ― Madam Jo-Jo, adressing Sir Dan.

    Madam Jo-Jo (born c. 1841) was the proprietor of the club in Whitechapel.

    History

    When Sir Dan entered her club, Jo-Jo informed him that Kiya was there a while ago and that she went looking for the Ripper. Before sending him after her, she gave Dan a Life Bottle.

    Characteristics

    Appearance

    Jo-Jo was a woman in her mid-40s. She wore a green dress, a pair of red gloves and a tight red corset which accentuated her chest. She had ginger hair which she wore in a bun. She wore heavy make-up on her face which consisted of a blue eyeshadow, rouge on her cheeks and a deep red lipstick on her lips.

    Abilities

    Jo-Jo could be found sitting next to a piano in her club. It is likely that she knew how to play it.

    Gameplay

    "She was here, I told her what's been happening, but the Ripper, he's been working through all my girls. I think she's gone to find him. I tried to stop her, but she's a headstrong girl. If she means anything to you, you'd better find her before it's too late. Quick, hurry to the clock tower..."
    ― Madam Jo-Jo tells Sir Dan everything.

    Madam Jo-Jo serves purely to advance the plot in the Whitechapel level. She cannot be interacted with outside of her cutscene.

    Behind the scenes

    Development

    Concept art of Madam Jo-Jo.

    Concept art of Madam Jo-Jo shows several elements that were removed from her in-game model. This includes a pair of earrings, a choker and two flowers on her chest. Her in-game model also includes a red corset that does not appear in concept art.

    Name

    She is likely named after Madam Jojo's, a venue for cabaret, burlesque, drag shows, and live music located in the Soho area of the City of Westminster in London. The venue itself was named after a drag queen with that stage name.

    Portrayal

    Madam Jo-Jo was voiced by Melanie Hudson. The character was described as having a London accent similar to Barbara Windsor in press releases.[1]

    References

    1. 1.0 1.1 MediEvil 2 Madam Jo-Jo on MediEvil 2 Official EU Website (archived version at Internet Archive Wayback Machine).

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