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Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga, OL (/ ˈleɪə səˈlɒŋɡə / LAY-ə sa-LONG-ə; born February 22, 1971) is a Filipino singer and actress. Known primarily for her work in theatre, she has starred in musicals on Broadway and in the West End. Her accolades include a Tony Award and a Laurence Olivier Award, in addition to nominations for two Grammy Awards.
Feb 22, 1971 · On February 22, 1971, Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga, known to the world as Lea Salonga, was born in Angeles City, Pampanga and then relocated to Manila with her family at the tender age of 6. She is a Filipina singer and actress whose talent has graced both the theater stage and the silver screen.
Multiple award-winning actress and singer Lea Salonga is renowned across the world for her powerful voice and perfect pitch. She is best known for her Tony Award winning role in Miss Saigon.
Lea is best known for her Tony Award winning role in Miss Saigon. In addition to the Tony, she has won the Olivier, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Theatre World Awards. She was also the first Asian to play Eponine in the musical Les Misérables on Broadway and returned to the beloved show as Fantine in the 2006 revival.
Sep 7, 2019 · Hailed as one of the best musical and stage performers in the Philippines and abroad, Lea Salonga is an immovable figure in the industry. Known for her powerful vocals and excellent pitch, she has earned multiple awards, recognition and fame in the field of musical theater.
Sep 28, 2020 · Lea Salonga as Coach Lea in The Voice Philippines. When she came back to the Philippines, Lea Salonga showed her acting prowess with her tandem with matinee idol Aga Muhlach in several movies. She still continues to do concerts, albums, and other musical events either on TV or in theater.
Lea Salonga began her singing career at the age of ten, when she recorded her first album, Small Voice. She also hosted her own musical TV show, "Love, Lea". She starred in "Miss Saigon" and was then offered the role of the singing voice of Jasmine in the Disney film Aladdin (1992).
She is best known for her Tony Award winning role in Miss Saigon. Additional performances include Les Misérables, Aladdin, Mulan, Flower Drum Song, Cinderella, Allegiance, and Once On This Island.
Lea Salonga is the best-selling Filipino artist of all-time, and overwhelmingly the most popular Filipino artist stateside. She’s known for her beautiful singing voice and heavily involved in...
Award-winning theatre actor and singer Lea Salonga is a trailblazer, having originated the role of Kim in Miss Saigon on London's West End in 1989. She became one of the youngest winners of the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance.
