Salonga has been praised for her absolute pitch[177][178] and control over her powerful vocals, which can evoke a wide array of emotion and soundscapes. When Salonga performed as Kim in Miss Saigon, she was expected to utilize most of her range, hitting notes as low as E3 and as high as D5. If I were to say she was a significant man in my life, she wouldn't mind. Brad Lea -Wife, Brad Kane & Lea Salonga - Biography But they really believe that they have something. Salonga was also appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization on October 15, 2010. My mom and I are very similar and we like the same things. Shot on location at the Cultural Center of the Philippines BTS Photography by Kieran Punay Styled by John Lozano, Lifestyle Asia Game Changers 2018: Meet the 30 Millennials Making a Difference in the World, Celebrating 40 Years of Jul B. Dizon: How the Company Became One of the Most Influential Jewelers in the Philippines, The Tale of Two Wives: Inside the Marriage of Angie and Joey Mead King, Catching Up with Nicole Laurel Asensio (from the State of the Music Industry to Building Her Dream Home). He didn't know the breadth of my career when we met and he doesn't compete with me. Rob is that for me. They were all lovely and incredibly handsome and I was asked to sing with them on a few occasions in the '80s. [127] 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. I have learned to let things go and not dwell., RELATED READS:The Tale of Two Wives: Inside the Marriage of Angie and Joey Mead King, Faith is something Lea acknowledges and does not dismiss the fact that her long-standing career is something to be thankful for. You need to be supportive and care for them. 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One of the most prolific actresses since her career's inception in 1978, Salonga has appeared in numerous international theatre productions, television shows, films, and video games. Lea Salonga - On My Own (Les Misrables) [720p] - YouTube "[166] On October 27, 2022, Salonga was featured on Pentatonix's cover of Jose Mari Chan's "Christmas In Our Hearts" in their Christmas album, Holidays Around The World. [7] For her initial Manila audition in 1988, the then 17-year-old Salonga chose to sing Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schnberg's "On My Own" from Les Misrables. . [152] Later in 2019, she played Mrs. Lovett in a revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in Manila and then Singapore. In Love in 1998[52] and By Heart in 2000, both albums reaching multiple platinum status in the Philippines. Lea Salonga is the best-selling Filipino artist of all-time, and overwhelmingly the most popular Filipino artist stateside. Run to the nearest bookstore for your print copy or download the FLIP100 app for a digital version. A really doting older sister.. [184][185], Salonga has been openly supportive of LGBT equality for many years. [146] Salonga portrayed Erzulie in the 2017 Broadway revival of Once on This Island at Circle in the Square Theatre, where she received critical praise for her vocal performance. She provided the singing voices of two official Disney Princesses: Princess Jasmine in Aladdin (1992) and Fa Mulan in Mulan (1998) and Mulan II (2004). Salonga is the first Filipino artist to sign with a big label (Atlantic Records in 1993). She wore button-down shirts with shorts and passed away from cancer at 71. He had dementia. She later won the Aliw Award for Best Major Concert (Female) in 2008. There they go again! she says with a laugh. I was hosting TV shows at that age and was too busy to be interested in boys. In 1981, Salonga released her first album, Small Voice, which was certified gold in the Philippines,[28] and made her film debut in the comedy film Tropang Bulilit. She starred in "Miss Saigon" and was then offered the role of the singing voice of Jasmine in the Disney film Aladdin (1992). [156], In March 2020, shortly after performing in Dubai, Salonga announced that her 2020 North American tour would be rescheduled due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. I loved Menudo, a Latin-American boy band that was popular in Manila. "[110] The same year, Salonga advertised the Avon Products line of anti-aging skin care products Anew Rejuvenate in the Philippines. As her brother, I was scared. Gerard Salonga started out as Lea's unexpected pianist at 7 In both Disney Princess singing roles, Jasmine and Mulan, Salonga uses head tones that reach up to F5. I didn't have a boyfriend in my co-ed high school they weren't interesting to me until I was much older. He was named after the patron saint of expectant mothers. [128] She was one of the four coaches, together with apl.de.ap, Sarah Geronimo, and Bamboo Maalac, for the ABS-CBN program, The Voice of the Philippines, which premiered in June 2013. And I painfully had to agree. Lea Salonga in Concert | About | Great Performances | PBS Thats an unteachable trait. Simply put, it is a musical life. For me, it seems as if my entire career has been plotted. [65] The Salonga-led Broadway revival cast album was nominated for a 2004 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. RELATED READS:Lifestyle Asia Game Changers 2018: Meet the 30 Millennials Making a Difference in the World. But you've got to make sure you really have the talent. After performing in the 2000 Manila production of They're Playing Our Song, Salonga began a relationship with Korean-American co-star Michael K. [9], In 1996, Salonga was again in Les Misrables as ponine in the West End production of the musical. [167] On December 15, 16, and 17, 2022, Salonga performed with The Tabernacle Choir as the featured guest artist in a series of Christmas concerts at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. I wasn't a boy-crazy teenager. [29][30] She again performed with the group in 1986 and 1987, also appearing on their English-Tagalog album, In Action. The father of multi-awarded theater actress Lea Salonga and former Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) chief Feliciano Salonga has passed away on Friday, January 29. [149] Once on this Island was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. On the other hand, her husband Robert Charles Chiens who is a Japanese-Chinese entrepreneur holds a net worth h around 6 million. Her siblings are Gerard Salonga, Shiela Salonga, and Jeff Salonga. "[186] In 2011, The Advocate called her a "major gay icon. The pit orchestra in musical theater is much smaller than a symphony orchestra, so Gerard figured it was a good thing to try. [35], For her performance as Kim, Salonga won the 1990 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical, becoming one of the youngest winners of the award. [145] Also in 2017, she released an album, Bahaghari: Lea Salonga Sings Traditional Songs of the Philippines, with songs sung in several languages spoken in the Philippines. [66] Salonga's performance was received positively by theatre critics in New York, and she received a nomination for Distinguished Performance from the Drama League, among other honors. On the flip side, we also know how to push each others buttons, he says with a laugh. [70] Later in 2004, she played Lizzie in the Manila production of the musical Baby, which earned her another nomination from the Aliw Awards. But I can say I've done it. Well, Lea Salonga's age is 52 years old as of today's date 26th April 2023 having been born on 22 February 1971. An afternoon with siblings Lea and Gerard Salonga leads to stories about their past, where they are now, and where theyre going. [46] She performed the song "A Whole New World" from Aladdin with Brad Kane at the 65th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles,[47][48] where the song won an Oscar, having already won a Golden Globe Award. Please try again later. She was joined by her 'Von Trapp' siblings theater actresses Lea Salonga (Brigitta), Monique Wilson (Marta), and Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo (Liesl), as well as OPM concert and recording artist Raymond Lauchengco (Friedrich), Javier Arriaga (Kurt), Gianina Revilla-Dayrit (Gretl) and Angela Adams (Gretl). Tony winner Lea Salonga will embark upon a North American concert tour beginning April 6, 2022. Read the full cover story of Lea and Gerard Salonga in Lifestyle Asias August 2018 Edition, titled the Generations Issue. He is an incredibly loving father to two kids. [153] Critics praised her "crystalline tones that turned her numbers, especially 'By the Sea,' into unexpected show-stoppers"[154] and called the performance a "career-high" for the actress. I was bread-winning from a young age. He was always well-dressed and confident. Lea Salonga began her singing career at the age of ten, when she recorded her first album, Small Voice. [37] 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. [173], Salonga's style and music has been inspired by musical artists such as ABBA, the Carpenters (particularly Karen Carpenter), Olivia Newton-John, the Osmonds, Elaine Paige, and Barbra Streisand. For me, it was always, You do YOUR best. You cannot compare yourself to others because there will always be someone better than you. [9] In 1999, she was invited back to London to close the West End production, and in 2001, at the age of 29 and after finishing the Manila run of the musical,[42] Salonga returned to Broadway to close that production.[43]. Its because were together, they say. [170] She is scheduled to join the Broadway cast and producing team of Here Lies Love for a five-week run in the summer of 2023 in the role of Aurora Aquino, mother of Ninoy Aquino. As of 2022, she will be 51 years old, a Philippine native, and a Christian by faith.She was born Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga, and she currently divides her time between the United States and the Philippines.Feliciano Genuino Salonga and Ligaya Alcantara Imutan, respectively, are the names of Salonga's parents. So I do not really know a life with her not being famous. For Gerard, there was no transition from a not-popular Lea to a popular Lea. The Actors' Equity Association (AEA) initially prevented her from reprising the role, wishing to give priority to Asian-American performers. She also participated in an extension program at the University of the Philippines, which is a college of music focused on developing musically talented children in music and stage movement. PowerRage01) / Twitter This was after the reinvented musical had a run at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles in 2001 with Salonga playing the role[62][63][64] and in 2002 winning Lead Actress in a Musical from the Los Angeles theatre Ovation Awards. She went on to appear in the films Like Father, Like Son (1985), Ninja Kids (1986), Captain Barbell (1986), Pik Pak Boom (1988), Dear Diary (1989), The Heat Is On (1989), Aladdin (1992), Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal (1992), Sana Maulit Muli (1995), Mulan (1998), Les Misrables: The Dream Cast in Concert (1998), My Neighbor Totoro (2004), Mulan II (2004), Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams (2007), Les Misrables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary (2010), Miss Saigon: 25th Anniversary (2016), Allegiance (2016), Expedition Reef (2018), and Yellow Rose (2019). She starred in "Miss Saigon" and was then offered These are some of my qualifications , I Have experience in taking care of . Also, Salonga has her website httphttps://leasalonga.com/. A greatest hits compilation of Broadway Diva and Disney Legend Ms. Lea Salonga. ", "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! 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), four American presidents (George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Joe Biden) and for Diana, Princess of Wales and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Chien is an American managing director of an entertainment software company in Los Angeles, California, of Chinese and Japanese heritage. And if you really believe in your heart of hearts that you have the talent, go for it. [134][135] Also, in 2014 and 2015, she toured Asia and North America with Il Divo. Lea Salonga is an Filipina singer Born : February / 22 / 1971 - Ermita / Manila / Philippines Parents : Feliciano Genuino Salonga / Ligaya Alcantara Imutan . [204] After her return to the Philippines, she won Outstanding Performer at the Aliw Awards. [18][27] From 1983 to 1985, she hosted her musical television show, Love, Lea,[18] and was a member of the cast of German Moreno's teen variety show, That's Entertainment. During the pandemic, Salonga performed for several virtual global fundraising events and concerts. 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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. [182] Salonga has been recorded singing notes ranging from D3 to C6. I was six and he was very cute. [138] In The New York Times, Charles Isherwood wrote of her performance: "Her voice retains its plush beauty, and her culminating first act solo, 'Higher' is perhaps the show's musical highlight. Also, Salonga is an avid video game enthusiast. Because of this, sibling rivalry was never an issue, both on and off stage. Lea Salonga Lyrics, Songs, and Albums | Genius Tix @ http://LeaSalonga.com. Lea and his three siblings were put into the foster home by their divorced parents when he was two years old. It was quite advanced; he could recall his days at the military academy but not what happened the day before. Born Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga in Manila, and raised in Angeles City and Manila, Salonga made her professional stage debut in 1978 as a seven-year-old in The King and I. She will return to Broadway in the summer of 2023 to appear in Here Lies Love. It is no longer a career. [104][105][106] That same year, she received a special citation from the Awit Awards. There will always be some things about organized religion that I will question. [157], In 2021, Salonga voiced the Mysterious Woman in the Netflix series Centaurworld. A playlist featuring Lea Salonga song collection. the role of the singing voice of Jasmine in the Disney film. 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. We have much more civilized discussions. Lea Salonga - Wikipedia I was so scared. . My first name is MARIA LEA CARMEN", "Photo Flash: Salonga, Boe et al. Salonga also had several television productions as a child actor with GMA Radio-Television Arts throughout the 1980s. Growing up in Angeles City, Pampanga, Salonga studied at the local O.B. [29] 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. She has received at least 42 nominations, 27 wins, 16 cultural honors, 3 state honors, and 1 world record. By then, Leas career had already propelled up after Miss Saigon, Les Misrables, and singing as popular Disney characters in Aladdin and Mulan. He was always well-dressed and confident. Talking about her educational background, Salonga completed her secondary school at the O.B. She was loud and very generous with the knowledge she imparted. She is best known for her Tony Award winning role in Miss Saigon. By the time the show was running, The musicians were telling me they could sense I had a command of the orchestra despite it being my first time. [36] She also received a Presidential Award of Merit from President Corazon Aquino for her services to the arts. He said they recorded the song "Happiness" for Lea's first album "Small Voice" and cohosted the . He tells everyone to take care of the children as if they were their own. I missed the Miss Saigon premier because I had to take the college entrance exams. Gerard took his formal studies in musical directing and conducting much later. I graduated Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Technology Major in Culinary Arts. During a concert in Bangkok, Lea had no voice the night before, but she had to do it anyway, recalls Gerard. New and Upcoming Science Fiction and Fantasy, View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. We have been together since 2001 and married in 2004. [131], In 2014, she returned for the second season of The Voice of the Philippines and joined the new Philippine version of The Voice Kids,[132] on which she has appeared for three seasons. "[187] In February 2016, Salonga criticized Filipino politician and former professional boxer Manny Pacquiao via Twitter for his views on homosexuality and same-sex marriage. On October 12, 2009, during a benefit concert held at The Philippine Center's Kalayaan Hall for the victims of Typhoon Ondoy, Salonga referenced the National Equality March in Washington, D.C. and stated, "I believe that every single human being has the fundamental right to marry whoever they want. [67] 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. From the beginning, Mommy Ligaya kept a close watch on Leas growing career, becoming almost as popular as her daughter as spectators saw her in every Lea show, concert, event and public appearance. There are aches and pains working in a repetitive eight-show work week. Salonga is a Filipino singer who has been in several television shows and films, earning a good living from her work. You need to know when to be gentle on yourself, she says. @iLeanatics I'm a alto/mezzo. The fifth season of The Voice Kids premiered on February 25, 2023 on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and TV5. [25] Salonga wrote the foreword to Linda Marquart's The Right Way to Sing (2005). The concert series was extended to January 2014. [26] 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).[27]. October 26, 2021. Following the completion of this tour, she performed the song "The Prayer" at the 2022 National Memorial Day Concert on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., which was broadcast on PBS. He and my mum, Maria, weren't married. Instagram & Twitter: @jaydarcy7. But whatever comes out of it, its the right one for sure. With regards to his sibling, Lea and I dont argue like that. [119] 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. They are passionate about what they do. Lea Salonga - IMDb I just refuse to date actors. The siblings, along with more than 100 guests as accomplice, were successful in staging their plan -- never mind if they had to name-drop a very important person. I will criticize. Among the four coaches in The Voice Teens Season 2, Lea Salonga is the lone mentor who is happily married.Her husband is Robert Charles Chien, a Chinese-Japanese managing director of an entertainment software company in Los Angeles, California, whom she met while performing in "Flower Drum Song." Rob has truly been Lea's "Valentine date" for 16 long years and they are still going strong. . Filipina actress who became famous for her role as Kim in the musical Miss Saigon.