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| − | Lea Salonga or Lea Salonga-Chen is a Filipino | + | '''Lea Salonga''' or '''Lea Salonga-Chen''' is a Filipino singer and actress who became renowned for her portrayal of '''Kim''' in 1989 Cameron Mcintosh Production of ''Miss Saigon''. She currently resides with her husband in United States where she's still active in Broadway Theater Productions. |
| + | == Profile == | ||
| + | * '''Maiden Name/Stage Name:''' Lea Salonga | ||
| + | * '''Full Name:''' Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga | ||
| + | * '''Birth Date:''' February 22, 1971 | ||
| + | * '''Birth Place:''' Manila | ||
| + | * '''Religion:''' Roman Catholic | ||
| + | * '''Debut Year:''' 1981 | ||
| + | * '''Record Label:''' Sony BMG Pilipinas | ||
| − | + | == Information == | |
| − | + | Lea Salonga started in theater at the age of 7 by performing in Repertory Philippines' production of ''King and I'' and has then acted in several plays. At the age of 10, she had been released by ''Sony BMG Pilipinas'' as an artist with her debut album ''Small Voice''. She had been in Entertainment limelight with hosting jobs, appearing in various films and releasing her secod album. | |
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| − | Lea Salonga started in theater at the age of 7 by performing in Repertory Philippines' production of ''King and I'' and has then acted in several plays. At the age of 10, she had been released by ''Sony BMG Pilipinas'' as an artist with her debut album ''Small Voice''. She had been in Entertainment | ||
It wasn't in 1989 did she reach extreme popularity not only in Philippines but in the world as well when she was chosen by '''Cameron Mcintosh''' himself to play the role of ''Kim'' in ''Miss Saigon'' that was held in London after hearing her rendition of ''On my Own''. In 1990, the production of Miss Saigon move from its home in London to New York Broadway with Lea as still the main actress. With her breakthrough in Broadway theater, she had been casts in a numerous productions, even sung in 2 Walt Disney Animation Film. | It wasn't in 1989 did she reach extreme popularity not only in Philippines but in the world as well when she was chosen by '''Cameron Mcintosh''' himself to play the role of ''Kim'' in ''Miss Saigon'' that was held in London after hearing her rendition of ''On my Own''. In 1990, the production of Miss Saigon move from its home in London to New York Broadway with Lea as still the main actress. With her breakthrough in Broadway theater, she had been casts in a numerous productions, even sung in 2 Walt Disney Animation Film. | ||
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She had also received numerous award in and outside Philippines. Tony Awards, Drama Desks and Outer Critis Cirls to name a few. In 2005, she performed in ''Carnegie Hall'' sponsored by PhilRadio International. She's currently in United States, taking a hiatus from Theater due to her pregnancy. | She had also received numerous award in and outside Philippines. Tony Awards, Drama Desks and Outer Critis Cirls to name a few. In 2005, she performed in ''Carnegie Hall'' sponsored by PhilRadio International. She's currently in United States, taking a hiatus from Theater due to her pregnancy. | ||
| − | + | == Discography == | |
| − | + | * [1981] [[Small Voice]] | |
| − | + | * [1988] [[Lea]] | |
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* [1993] [[Lea Salonga (album)|Lea Salonga]] | * [1993] [[Lea Salonga (album)|Lea Salonga]] | ||
| − | * [1997] [[I'd | + | * [1997] [[I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing|I'd like to teach the world to sing]] |
| − | * [1998] [[ | + | * [1998] [[By Heart]] |
| − | * [2000] [[ | + | * [2000] [[Lea... In Love]] |
| − | * [2002] [[ | + | * [2002] [[Lea Salonga Christmas Album]] |
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| − | == | + | == Disney OST == |
| + | * Singing voice of '''Princess Jasmine''' in '''Aladdin''' | ||
| + | * Singing voice of '''Fa Mulan''' in '''Mulan''' | ||
| + | == Theater == | ||
| + | === Repertory Philippines === | ||
* The King and I | * The King and I | ||
* Annie | * Annie | ||
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* Flower Drum Song | * Flower Drum Song | ||
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* Miss Saigon - 1989-1990 | * Miss Saigon - 1989-1990 | ||
* Les Miserable - 1995, in Celebration of Sir Cameron Mcintosh's 10th Anniversary | * Les Miserable - 1995, in Celebration of Sir Cameron Mcintosh's 10th Anniversary | ||
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* Miss Saigon - 1990-present | * Miss Saigon - 1990-present | ||
* Les Miserables | * Les Miserables | ||
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* Into the woods | * Into the woods | ||
| − | + | == Filmography == | |
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* [2001] As the worls turns | * [2001] As the worls turns | ||
* [1995] Sana maulit muli | * [1995] Sana maulit muli | ||
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* [1981] Tropang bulilit | * [1981] Tropang bulilit | ||
| − | + | == External Links == | |
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* [http://www.leasalonga.com/ Official Site] | * [http://www.leasalonga.com/ Official Site] | ||
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0758964/ IMDb Profile] | * [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0758964/ IMDb Profile] | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lea_Salonga English Wikipedia Entry] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lea_Salonga English Wikipedia Entry] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Filipino Artists]] | ||
| + | [[Category:P-Pop]] | ||
| + | [[Category:OPM]] | ||
| + | [[Category:1971 Births]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:12, 17 July 2019
Lea Salonga or Lea Salonga-Chen is a Filipino singer and actress who became renowned for her portrayal of Kim in 1989 Cameron Mcintosh Production of Miss Saigon. She currently resides with her husband in United States where she's still active in Broadway Theater Productions.
Contents
Profile
- Maiden Name/Stage Name: Lea Salonga
- Full Name: Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga
- Birth Date: February 22, 1971
- Birth Place: Manila
- Religion: Roman Catholic
- Debut Year: 1981
- Record Label: Sony BMG Pilipinas
Information
Lea Salonga started in theater at the age of 7 by performing in Repertory Philippines' production of King and I and has then acted in several plays. At the age of 10, she had been released by Sony BMG Pilipinas as an artist with her debut album Small Voice. She had been in Entertainment limelight with hosting jobs, appearing in various films and releasing her secod album.
It wasn't in 1989 did she reach extreme popularity not only in Philippines but in the world as well when she was chosen by Cameron Mcintosh himself to play the role of Kim in Miss Saigon that was held in London after hearing her rendition of On my Own. In 1990, the production of Miss Saigon move from its home in London to New York Broadway with Lea as still the main actress. With her breakthrough in Broadway theater, she had been casts in a numerous productions, even sung in 2 Walt Disney Animation Film.
She had also received numerous award in and outside Philippines. Tony Awards, Drama Desks and Outer Critis Cirls to name a few. In 2005, she performed in Carnegie Hall sponsored by PhilRadio International. She's currently in United States, taking a hiatus from Theater due to her pregnancy.
Discography
- [1981] Small Voice
- [1988] Lea
- [1993] Lea Salonga
- [1997] I'd like to teach the world to sing
- [1998] By Heart
- [2000] Lea... In Love
- [2002] Lea Salonga Christmas Album
Disney OST
- Singing voice of Princess Jasmine in Aladdin
- Singing voice of Fa Mulan in Mulan
Theater
Repertory Philippines
- The King and I
- Annie
- Cat On A Hot Tin Roof
- Fiddler on the Roof
- The Rose Tattoo
- The Sound Of Music
- The Goodbye Girl
- Paper Moon
- The Fantasticks
- Flower Drum Song
London
- Miss Saigon - 1989-1990
- Les Miserable - 1995, in Celebration of Sir Cameron Mcintosh's 10th Anniversary
New York Broadway
- Miss Saigon - 1990-present
- Les Miserables
- Grease
- Flower Drum Song
- They're Playing our Song
- Into the woods
Filmography
- [2001] As the worls turns
- [1995] Sana maulit muli
- [1995] Redwood Curtain
- [1992] Bakit labis kitang mahal
- [1989] Dear Diary
- [1989] Pik pak boom
- [1988] Tonari no Totoro - voice actor - English version
- [1986] Captain Barbell
- [1986] Ninja Kids
- [1985] Like Father, Like Son
- [1981] Tropang bulilit
