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Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga-Chien, OL (/ ˈ l eɪ ə s ə ˈ l ɒ ŋ ɡ ə / LAY-ə sa-LONG-ə; born February 22, 1971), known professionally as Lea Salonga, is a Filipina singer and actress. Primarily known for her work in theatre , she has starred in musicals on the West End and Broadway .
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.
Overview. Born. February 22, 1971 · Manila, Philippines. Birth name. Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga. Nicknames. Lei. Tata. Manang. Pride of the Philippines. Height. 5′ 2½″ (1.59 m) Mini Bio. 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".
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.
Apr 16, 2016 · Lea Salonga whose real name is Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga was born on February 22, 1971 at Angeles, Pampanga Philippines. She was born to parents Feliciano Genuino Salonga and Ligaya Alcantara Imutan. Lea Salonga is one of the greatest Filipino talents known around the globe.
Feb 22, 1971 · She is a Filipina singer and actress whose talent has graced both the theater stage and the silver screen. (Lea Salonga) Early Beginnings and Education. Her parents, Feliciano Genuino Salonga and Ligaya Alcantara Imutan, recognized her exceptional talent from an early age. Lea's journey began in Philippine musical theater productions as a child.
Lea Salonga. Actress: Mulan. 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).
Sep 28, 2020 · (Photo grabbed from broadwayworld.com) Born in Ermita, Manila, Lea Salonga made her professional debut at the age of 7. She starred at the musical King and I with Repertory Philippines, and other titular roles in several musical plays such as Annie, The Sound of Music and Paper Moon.
Oct 1, 2018 · “Lea was always singing at home. Singing and singing, always singing. She wanted to be on stage,” says Ligaya Salonga, her mother and constant companion. Ria, the daughter of Ligaya’s sister, saw six-year-old Lea performing at home, and suggested that Lea and Ligaya visit Repertory Philippines at the Insular Life Theater.
A broadway musical gem. (Photo grabbed from broadwayworld.com) Born in Ermita, Manila, Lea Salonga made her professional debut at the age of 7. She starred at the musical King and I with Repertory Philippines, and other titular roles in several musical plays such as Annie, The Sound of Music and Paper Moon.
