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Growing up in Angeles City, Pampanga
After being born in Malina, Lea spent the first 6 years of her life in Angeles City, Pampanga.
While in Angeles City Lea Salonga attended the Operation Brotherhood Montessori Center.
before ever stepping on stage, Salonga sang at family parties.
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Lea Salonga is born
Lea Salonga (ful name, Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga) was born in 1971, in Manila (Capitol City of the Philippines) to Feliciano Genuino and Maria Ligaya. (ref 1, 7) -
Birth of younger brother, Gerard Imutan Salonga
Gerard Imutan Salonga is born October 11, 1973. Making lea salonga an older sister.
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first stage credit
In 1978, after being encouraged by her cousin to audition for the production. Lea Salonga (who was just 7 at the time) was in the Repertory Philippines' production of ''The King and I'' in Manila, Philippines. (ref 1, 2) -
Training with Repertory Philippines
While performing with Repertory Philippines, she was trained by founders Baby Barredo and Zenaida “Bibot” Amador. (ref 6) -
Original Manila production of Annie
In 1980 Lea Salonga played her very first lead role as Annie in the Original Manila production of the musical Annie. (ref 6) -
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awards as a child
Lea Salonga won Best Child Performer at the Aliw Awards in 1980, 1981, and 1982. Tining Award, one of ten outstanding singers in 1983. And then finally, the Cecil Award for best recording by a child in 1984. (ref 1, 6, 7) -
Tropang Bulilit (film debut)
In 1981 Lea Salonga made her film debut as Lisa in Tropang Bulilit. -
Childhood debut album
The first album is "Small Voice", Little Miss Lea Salonga, Volume 1, 1981, which was certified gold in the Philippines (ref 1) -
University of the Philippines, Diliman (college of music)
In 1988 Lea Salonga participated University of the Philippines, Diliman, College of Music's extension program aimed at training musically talented children in music and theater. (ref 1) -
Ateneo de Manila University
In 1988 Lea Salonga attended the Ateneo de Manila University, originally intending to study biology and have a medical career. (ref 1) -
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Miss Saigon
In 1989 Lea Salonga played the leading role of Kim In the debut production of the musical "Miss Saigon" in London, She continued to play the part of Kim up until 2001. She won several awards for her performance: the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in 1990, a Tony for Best Leading Actress in 1991, Outstanding Actress in a Musical 1991 Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Actress in a Musical 1991 Outer Critics Circle Awards, Best Actress in a Musical 1991 Theatre World Awards. (ref 1, 3, 6) -
Miss Saigon: multiple Awards for Best Actress in 1990
Lea Salonga won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in 1990 for her performance of Kim in Miss Saigon. In the same year In the Philippines, she received a Presidential Medal of Merit from President Corazon Aquino for her services to the arts. Along with winning Outstanding Performer at the Aliw Awards. (ref 1, 3) -
Miss Saigon: Tony award
In 1991 Lea Salonga won a Tony Award for Leading Actress, for her role of Kim in Miss Saigon. Lea was the first Asian woman to win the award. (ref 1, 3, 4) -
singing voice for Jasmin in Disney's Aladen
In 1992 She provided the singing voice for Princess Jasmine in Disney's Aladdin.
Lea Salonga: whole new world (ref 1, 4, 6, 7) -
Playing Eponine
In 1993 Lea Salonga played Eponene in a Broadway production of Les Miserable, She was the first Asian actress to perform the role on Broadway.
Lea Salonga: Eponine
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first international album
Salonga's 4th studio album "Lea Salonga", by Atlantic Records, was the first album of hers to be released internationally. With this album she was also the first Filipino singer to be signed onto an international record label. (ref 1) -
Eponine in the Les Miserables 10th anivercery special
In 1995 Lea Salonga reprised her role as Eponine in the 10th anniversary production of Les Miserables
Lea Salonga: Eponine 10th anniversary (ref 4, 6) -
singing voice for Mulan in disney's Mulan
In 1998 Lea Salonga was the singing voice for Mulan in Disney's Mulan.
Lea Salonga: singing reflection live (ref 1, 4, 6, 7) -
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New York
When Lea Salonga was 28 she moved to New York city. Its believed that she owned the apartment up until 2013. (Ref 1) -
Attending Fordham University
In 2000 Lea Salonga attended 2 courses (Philosophy, and European History) at Fordham University, New York (ref 1) -
Original Manila production of Miss Saigon
In 2000 Lea Salonga played Kim in the Original Manila production of Miss Saigon.
1st act of Miss Saigon, Manila (ref 6) -
Barbra Streisand (influence)
"During her January 15, 2000 concert at the Philippine International Convention Center, Salonga called Streisand one of her idols." - Wikipedia (ref 1) -
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Flower Drum Song
Between the years of 2001 and 2003, Lea Salonga played Mei-Li in two different tours of Flower Drum Song.
The first being a Los Angeles production, where she was nominated for the Ovation Award for Best Lead Actress in a Musical.
The second being a Broadway revival, where she was nominated for the Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance.
special note: in the the Los Angeles production of Flower Drum Song at the Mark Taper Forum, Salonga met her future husband Robert Chien. (ref 1, 6) -
Lizzie Fields in "Baby"
In 2004 she was nominated for the Aliw Award for Best Actress (Musical) -
Lea Salonga Marries Robert Chien
On January 10, 2004, Lea Salonga and Robert Chien got married at the Cathedral of Our Lady, Los Angeles. (ref 1) -
Birth of Lea's child
In May of 2006, Lea and Robert had their only child, Nicole Chien. (ref 5) -
Replacement Fantine in Les Misérables
In 2007 Lea Salonga was nominated as for Audience Choice Award for Favorite Replacement (Female) for her Broadway portrayal of Fantine in Les Misérables
Salonga as Fantine (2007) Broadway (ref 6) -
benefit concert/support of the equality march
In 2009 Salonga was part of a benefit concert held to help the victims of Typhoon Ondoy, while there Lea Salonga had mentioned the National Equality March in Washington, D.C. and said, "I believe that every single human being has the fundamental right to marry whoever they want." (ref 6, 8) -
Fantine in Les Misérables The 25th Anniversary
Lea Salonga played Fantine in the Les Misérables Concert: The 25th Anniversary.
Lea Salonga:Fantine 25th Anniversary (ref 4) -
Goodwill Ambassador (Food and Agriculture)
In 2010 Lea Salonga was pointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for the united nations Food and Agriculture Organization. (ref 6) -
Disney legend
In 2011 Lea Salonga was declared a Disney legend for her work with the company in 1992 (singing voice for Princess Jasmine), 1998 and 2004 (singing voice for Mulan) (ref 1, 4) -
Kai Kimora "Allegiance"
Lea Salonga was Keiko Kimora in the original San Diego productions of "Allegiance" in 2012, where she was nominated for the Noel Craig Award for Outstanding Feature Performance in a Musical (Female). (ref 1-A, 6) -
Kai Kimora "Allegiance" (Broadway)
Lea Salonga was Kai Kimora in The Original Broadway production of "Allegiance" that ran from from 2015 to 2016, where she was nominated for the Audience Choice Award for Favorite Leading Actress in a Musical, and won the BroadwayWorld.com Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical
Lea Salonga: Higher from Allegiance (Broadway) (ref 1-A, 6) -
criticizing politician (2016)
In 2016, Salonga used her twitter to publicly criticize Filipino politician and former professional boxer, Manny Pacquiao. For his Beliefs about same-sex marriage and homosexuality. (ref 6) -
Mulan 2020
Lea Salonga appeared briefly in Disney's 2020 live-action Mulan. She appears as a lady of the court who presents Mulan to the Emperor in the ceremony honoring Mulan
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speaking out against violence
In 2021 Lea Salonga spoke out against the rise in violent crimes against Asian Americans. (ref 6) -
#AAPI Woman Strong
In early 2021 Lea Salonga, along with other AAPI women like Lucy Liu, and Margaret Cho held the #AAPI Woman Strong in support of NAPAWF (National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum) (ref 6, 9) -
Time100 Impact Award Recipient
In 2022, Lea Salonga was honored in Time Magazine, as a Time100 Impact Award Recipient. (ref 4) -
Pretty Pittar Liars: Original Sin
Lea Salonga plays Elodie Honranda, the mother of Minnie in Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin (ref 4) -
2023 Gold Legend Award.
In May 2023, Lea Salonga received the Gold House, 2023 Gold Legend Award for her life of outstanding performances and work representing he Asian Pacific community. (ref 4, 10) -
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