Lea made her professional debut when she was at the mere age of 7 playings in the musical The King and I by Repertory Philippines. [170][171], In her popular music releases, Salonga has sung "simple love songs," which are common in Original Pilipino Music. Salonga was born in Ermita, Manila, to Feliciano Genuino Salonga, a naval Rear admiral and shipping company owner (1929-2016), and his wife, Mara Ligaya Alcantara, ne Imutan. She has made this huge wealth through her successful career as a singer and actress. Lea Salonga is the daughter of Feliciano Genuino Salonga and Ligaya Alcantara Imutan and spent the first six years of her childhood in Angeles City before moving to Manila. She was awarded the Golden Artist Award at the 53rd FAMAS Awards for her international achievements. [62][63] She guested on Russell Watson's The Voice concert, narrated for the television special My America: A Poetry Atlas of the United States, and appeared on the Season 8 Christmas episode of the television medical drama ER, playing a patient with lymphoma.[38]. She released the music album Inspired in 2007. [31] In 1998, she again provided the singing voice for the title character in Mulan before later reprising the role in the 2004 sequel, Mulan II. In May 2020, she announced that the tour would again be rescheduled to Fall 2021, but these dates were later rescheduled once more. A college freshman at the Ateneo de Manila University when she auditioned for Miss Saigon, she later took two courses at Fordham University's Lincoln Center campus while in between jobs in New York. [20] As a child, Salonga sang at family parties before being encouraged by her cousin to audition for an upcoming production of The King and I, where she made her professional debut. [46] In 1992, she performed the singing voice of Princess Jasmine in Disney's animated film Aladdin. [87][91][92] During her tenure on Broadway that season, she appeared in Broadway on Broadway 2007[93] and Stars in the Alley 2007,[94] spoke at the Broadway Artists Alliance Summer Intensives,[95] guested on the Broadway musical 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,[96] and participated in Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' 12th Annual Nothing Like a Dame event to benefit the women's health initiative of The Actors Fund. Her husband Chien is a Chinese-Japanese managing director of an entertainment software company based in LA, California. In 1994, Salonga played in various musical theatre productions in the Philippines and Singapore,[5][27] such as Sandy in Grease, Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, and the Witch in Into the Woods. [26] Her cousin, who was active with Repertory Philippines, encouraged her to audition for a production of The King and I, where she made her professional debut in 1978 at the age of seven. When is Lea Salongas birthday? People born on a Monday tend to be a bit sensitive and emotional. My Older Brother Mark is the best brother anyone could have asked for. Once more details are available on who she is dating, we will update this section. In 1995, Salonga played the role of a Vietnamese American child in the TV movie Redwood Curtain. At age eighteen, Salonga rose to international recognition when she originated the lead role of Kim in the musical Miss Saigon in the West End and won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical. In 1990, she won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Musical for her work in Miss Saigon. Ligaya Alcantara Imutan. On October 15, 2010, Lea Salonga was nominated Goodwill Ambassador of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Lea Salonga is a CHILD PRODIGY, acclaimed singer-actress, and now a Laurence Olivier awardee. In 1991, she was named one of People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People. Early life and education. Salonga gained national recognition in the Philippines at a young age, winning Best Child Performer at the Aliw Awards in 1980, 1981, and 1982. With her talent, she has won several awards in the music industry and been in a dignified and very respectable position. Si Lea Salonga ay ang unak anak nina Ganuino Feliciano Salonga at Ligaya Alcantara Imutan. [173] During her January 15, 2000 concert at the Philippine International Convention Center, Salonga called Streisand one of her idols. [21][22] She later attended the University of the Philippines College of Music's extension program aimed at training musically talented children in music and stage movement. From 2003 to 2004, Salonga did her first "all-Filipino" concerts in Manila called Songs from Home, which later won her an Aliw Award as Entertainer of the Year. [100][101], In 2008, Salonga gave concerts in the Philippines, California, Hawaii, Hong Kong, and Guam,[102] On July 3, 2008, Salonga became a columnist in the Philippine Daily Inquirer with her column "Backstory" (Entertainment section), "Introducing: Lea Salonga, writer. Afterward, she did the playback of Disneys Aladdin to the song A Whole New World, where the song won an Oscar. People of this zodiac sign like romance, to sleep, spiritual themes and dislike the know-it-all, to be criticized, and cruelty of any kind. [48] She performed the song "A Whole New World" from Aladdin with Brad Kane at the 65th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles,[49][50] where the song won an Oscar, having already won a Golden Globe Award. Birth Name: Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga Occupation: Stage Actress Born In: Manila, Philippines Birthdate: February 22, 1971 Age: 51 years old (as of 2022) Ethnicity: Asian Nationality: Filipino Sexuality: Straight Lea Salonga was born on the 22nd of February, 1971. He is Filipino by nationality. [72] Later in 2004, she played Lizzie in the Manila production of the musical Baby, which earned her another nomination from the Aliw Awards. [17][18][19] She spent the first six years of her childhood in Angeles City before returning to Manila. Lea Salonga was born on the 22nd of February, 1971. Salonga has also appeared in Into the Woods (1994), They're Playing Our Song (1999), God of Carnage (2012), and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2019) in Singapore, Les Misrables (1996) in Honolulu during the third U.S. national tour, Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella (2008), Allegiance (2012) in San Diego, Annie (2018) at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, and the 10th and 25th anniversary concerts of Les Misrables at the Royal Albert Hall and The O2 Arena, respectively. Salonga made her film debut in 1981 in the Filipino comedy Tropang Bulilit. 0 887 . The couple got married in 2004 and have a daughter together. Salongais a married woman. After completion of Miss Saigon, she was offered a role in the Broadway production titled Les Miserables as street waif Eponine. Ligaya Imutan (Fan Account) See Photos. Lea Salonga is a Pisces and her 52nd birthday is in, The 51-year-old Filipino was born in the Generation X and the Year of the Pig. Salonga has appeared in several commercially hit television shows and movies like Tropang Bulilit, Thats Entertainment, The Heat is on in Saigon, Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal, My Neighbor Totoro, Mulan II, Sofia the First, and many more. It had been tough to find a performer like her in the British production, so we're looking for East Asian performers coming to Asia from Britain. [159], In 2021, Salonga voiced the Mysterious Woman in the Netflix series Centaurworld. Filipina actress who became famous for her role as Kim in the musical Miss Saigon. [39] For reprising her role as Kim in the Broadway production of Miss Saigon, Salonga was awarded Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the 1991 Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the 1991 Outer Critics Circle Awards, Best Actress in a Musical at the 1991 Theatre World Awards, and Best Performance by an Actress in a Musical at the 45th Annual Tony Awards. Salonga met Robert Charles Chien while performing in the musical Flower Drum Song. A few months later, repertory Philippines cast her in the little role of Annie in the musical LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE where she captivated the audience with her beautiful performance and her golden voice. [113] In June 2009, she sang at the 95th Anniversary Special of the Iglesia ni Cristo. Make an Appointment. Salonga has sold 19 million albums worldwide,[10][11][12][13] making her one of the best-selling Southeast Asian artists of all time. [67] The Salonga-led Broadway revival cast album was nominated for a 2004 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. Her parents names were Feliciano Genuino Salonga (her father) and Ligaya Alcantara Imutan (her mother). She is not related to former Senator Jovito Salonga. The couple is living a blissful married life with no issues of divorce or separation issues. LEA SALONGA.docx - LEA SALONGA Maria Lea Carmen Imutan. Lea Salongas birth sign is Pisces and she has a ruling planet of Neptune. Yesterday's LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE in the Manila version of the Broadway hit play is now an international celebrity. ", "Lea Salonga and Rob Chien: When love takes center stage", "Lea Salonga returns to Broadway and 'Les Miserables', "Filipina Singer Lea Salonga's Red Wedding in Los Angeles", "This is the career God has chosen for me", "Lea Salonga: Singer/Actress - biography - FilipinoWeb.com", "LATEST 'SAIGON' BATTLE FOCUSES ON ACTRESS", "A Scream of Joy Heard From 'Saigon' to Broadway: Stage: Lea Salonga celebrates after winning the lead role in the Broadway opening. She then reprised the role on Broadway,[5] winning the Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, and Theatre World Awards before making history as the first Asian actress to win a Tony Award and the second-youngest actress to win for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical.[6]. Education and Personal Life Lea Salonga is the daughter of Feliciano Genuino Salonga and Ligaya Alcantara Imutan and spent the first six years of her childhood in Angeles City before moving to Manila. [fetch instagram=msleasalonga display=posts show=2 ]. Producer!, where she performed numbers from several of his musicals. [121] Salonga, along with Darren Criss, sang "A Whole New World" to its composer, Alan Menken, as Menken was named the winner of the 2011 Maestro Award at the Billboard/Hollywood Reporter Film & TV Music Conference on October 24, 2011. [7][8] She also portrayed ponine and Fantine in the musical's 10th and 25th anniversary concerts, respectively, in London. In September 2022, Salonga was recognized by TIME magazine at the TIME100 Impact Awards for being a "life-long role model for children of color. She later became the first Asian actress to portray the role of ponine when she joined the Broadway production in early 1993. [189], Salonga lives in the Philippines and the United States.[190]. ", "Lea Salonga Kicks Off Australia & New Zealand Tour Today", "Breaking News: Tony Winner Lea Salonga & Telly Leung to Join George Takei in ALLEGIANCE on Broadway! . [92][97] Right after doing Les Misrables, she performed in two events: at the U.S. Military Academy Band's concert in West Point, where she sang four songs and an encore,[98] and in her concert at the Tarrytown Music Hall in New York. [200] For her success as a child singer and actress, she was known as the "Shirley Temple of the Philippines."[201][202]. [153] She also toured North America and the United Kingdom that year. NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 20: Lea Salonga and mother Ligaya Alcantara Imutan attend the Actors' Equity Season Opener Mixer at The Sanctuary Hotel on September 20, 2015 in New York City. Si Lea Salonga ay ang unang anak nina Ganuino Feliciano Salonga at Ligaya Alcantara Imutan. The choice is never between custodial care and education. She has a brother, Gerard Salonga, who is a conductor. As a young performer, Salonga received a Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) award nomination for Best Child Actress and three Aliw Awards for best child performer in 1980, 1981, and 1982. Christopher Alcantara. The 48 years old singer Lea Salonga has been praised and appreciated for her fantastic talent of singing. It was presented by The Blue Ribbon, a group founded by Dorothy Chandler in 1968. Y Lea Salonga mibait ya kang Feliciano Genuino Salonga at Ligaya Alcantara Imutan. The following year, she performed in the homecoming concert in Manila entitled A Miss Called Lea. A Disney princess", "Everything We Know About Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin Season 2", "Influences: Broadway star and Tony winner Lea Salonga", "PERFECTIONIST, PROFESSIONAL AND PATIENT: A Lea Salonga Interview", "@iLeanatics I'm a alto/mezzo. Bookmark this page and come back often for updates. [28] She played the title role in Annie in 1980, later reprising the role in 1984, and appeared in other productions such as Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1978), Fiddler on the Roof (1978), The Sound of Music (1980), The Rose Tattoo (1980), The Goodbye Girl (1982), Paper Moon (1983), and The Fantasticks (1988).[29]. Salonga went to the O.B. She reprised the role of ponine in the 10th-anniversary concert of Les Misrables at the Royal Albert Hall in London, which was recorded and later released as a film titled Les Misrables: The Dream Cast in Concert. She went on to appear in That's Entertainment (1986), Olsen Twins Mother's Day Special (1993), Sesame Street (1993), Reading Rainbow (1993, 2001), Redwood Curtain (1995), Aladdin on Ice (1995), ASAP (1997present), ER (2001), As the World Turns (2001, 2003), Johnny Bravo (2004), Miss Universe 2011 (2011), Sofia the First (2012, 2014), The Voice of the Philippines (2013, 201415), The Voice Kids (20142019), Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2016), Nature Is Speaking (2016), 91st Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (2017), The Voice Teens (2017, 2020), Centaurworld (2021), American Experience (2022), Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin (2022), and Little Demon (2022). Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga AKA Lea Salonga, a Filipina singer/actress, is best known for her roles in musical theaters, providing the singing voice of two Disney Princesses in the two fairy tales; Aladdin as Jasmine and Mulan as Fa Mulan. Your Songs at the Philippine International Convention Center Plenary Hall on December 11 and 12, 2009. [129] Salonga headlined a concert series, "4 Stars One World of Broadway Musicals," in Tokyo Osaka in June, performing with Ramin Karimloo, Sierra Boggess, and Yu Shirota. Whos the richest Stage Actress in the world? [71] In 2003, she performed in several concerts at the Mohegan Sun hotel in Connecticut. [104] She performed in "Global Pop" at the Music Center on July 11, 2008. He was the managing director of an entertainment software company in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jenny Anderson/Getty Images) Embed PURCHASE A LICENSE Get personalized pricing by telling us when, where, and how you want to use this asset. Tix @ http://LeaSalonga.com. [31][32], In 1989, Salonga originated the leading role of Kim in the debut production of the musical Miss Saigon in London. Whos the richest Stage Actress in the world. In the same venue, Salonga received Gusi Peace Prize in November 2009. [110][111] Salonga performed a series of concerts in North America in 2009 and was asked to dance the Filipino novelty dances "Ocho-Ocho" and "Spaghetti. [citation needed] A college freshman studying biology at the Ateneo de Manila University when she auditioned for Miss Saigon, she intended to have a medical career. For her performance as the leading role of Kim in Miss Saigon, Salonga won Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical at the 1990 Laurence Olivier Awards. [182], On October 15, 2010, Salonga was appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. Lea Salonga Education. Salonga has repeatedly praised Streisand as one of her favorites for her "mammoth" career in singing, acting, producing, and arranging. [69] In September 2002, she appeared on Working in the Theatre for a second time, along with John Cullum, Edie Falco, Stanley Tucci, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and Charlayne Woodard. Salonga has been praised for her absolute pitch[176][177] and control over her powerful vocals, which can evoke a wide array of emotion and soundscapes. Her siblings are Gerard Salonga, Shiela Salonga, and Jeff Salonga. "[84], In March 2007, Salonga returned to Broadway for another stint in the musical Les Misrables, this time as Fantine. She is known as a Disney Legend 2010 for her work with the Walt Disney Company. [119], Salonga was honored as a Disney Legend on August 19, 2011. [203] After her return to the Philippines, she won Outstanding Performer at the Aliw Awards. In her career, she has performed for six Philippine presidents (Ferdinand Marcos, Corazon Aquino, Fidel V. Ramos, Joseph Estrada, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, and Benigno S. Aquino III), three American presidents (George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush), and for Diana, Princess of Wales and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. At the age of ten, Salonga recorded her first album, Small Voice, which received a gold certification. [83] On August 14, 2007, she received the Order of Lakandula, with the rank of Commander (Komandante), from Philippine President Gloria Arroyo in recognition of using her talents to benefit Philippine society and foster cultural exchange. In 1997, she released I'd Like to Teach The World to Sing to gold sales in the Philippines. [9] Salonga starred as Wu Mei-Li in the 2002 Broadway revival of Flower Drum Song. Her height is 1.57 m tall, and her weight is 58 kg. Lives in Muntinlupa City. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga is part of the Baby boomers generation. The Seventies saw many women's rights, gay rights, and environmental movements. She also provided the singing voices for Mulan and Princess Jasmine in the Disney animated films. 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