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Lea Salonga
Soprano
Born February 22, 1971 in Q1111831 (55)
OperaMusical TheatreTheatre
Lea Salonga is a Tony Award-winning Filipino musical theatre legend whose powerhouse soprano voice and luminous stage presence have defined the international face of Asian representation in Broadway and West End productions.
7 Signature RolesSignature Roles
Spotlight
Defining moments and milestones
Career Trajectory
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.
Career Highlight
Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for originating the role of Kim in Miss Saigon (1989)
Training & Education
Fordham University
Available Performances
Recordings featuring Lea Salonga in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.