Soprano
Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga is a Filipina actress and singer. Known as the "Pride of the Philippines", she has headlined Broadway and West End productions, appeared on international television and film, and released albums of her work.
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Lea Salonga's ascent from Manila's musical theatre scene to Broadway's most prestigious stages began with her electrifying performance as Kim in the original 1989 production of Miss Saigon, a role that earned her the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical and international acclaim at age twenty-three. Her powerhouse soprano and commanding stage presence subsequently opened doors across the globe—from West End productions to Disney's animated features, where she became the singing voice of two Disney princesses—while she maintained an unwavering commitment to championing Asian representation in musical theatre. Now established as a legendary figure, Salonga continues to define excellence in musical theatre through both landmark revival roles and her profound influence as a mentor and cultural ambassador.
Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for originating the role of Kim in Miss Saigon (1989)
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