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Lea Salonga

Birth Place: Manila, PHILIPPINES

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Multiple award-winning actress and singer Lea Salonga is renowned across the world for her powerful voice and perfect pitch. She is best known for her Tony Award winning role in Miss Saigon. In addition to the Tony, she has won the Olivier, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Theatre World Awards, in the field of musical theatre. She was also the first Asian to play Eponine in the musical Les Miseìrables on Broadway and returned to the beloved show as Fantine in the 2006 revival. Many fans of all ages recognize Lea as the singing voice of Princess Jasmine from Aladdin and Fa Mulan for Mulan and Mulan II. For her portrayal of the beloved princesses, the Walt Disney Company bestowed her with the honor of “Disney Legend”.



Currently, Lea serves as a judge on the Philippines hit version of “The Voice” including the ratings juggernaut “The Voice Kids”. Mitoy Yonting, a member of Team Lea, was named the first season winner.



Lea’s 2019 The Human Heart Tour saw sold-out audiences and record-breaking sales across North America and the United Kingdom. On Broadway, Lea most recently starred in the 2018 Broadway revival of Once on This Island as the Goddess of Love, Erzulie. The show’s return to the Broadway stage earned a Tony Award for “Best Revival of a Musical” and also garnered Lea and the cast a Grammy nomination for “Best Musical Theater Album.”



In the fall of 2015 Lea began her critically acclaimed run as Kei Kimura in the Broadway production of Allegiance. The musical, inspired and developed by legendary actor George Takei, tells the story of a Japanese American family forced into an internment camp during World War II. Lea garnered a Craig Noel nomination for Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical for her performance in the Old Globe production and can be heard on the show’s original cast album. Following this, Lea made a guest appearance on the hit CW television show Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.



Lea has toured all over the world, performing sold out concerts in such locations as the Sydney Opera House, 02 Arena, Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, Singapore’s Esplanade , Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, Hong Kong Cultural Center ), Queen Sirikit Convention Center in Bangkok and Carnegie Hall in New York.She was also the first artist to sell out two shows at Brigham Young University’s deJong Concert Hall in Provo, Utah since The Kings Singers in 2009.

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Lea Salonga STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2025
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Aurora Aquino [Replacement]

[Los Angeles]
Hollywood Bowl Production, 2018
Grace Farrell

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Erzulie [Replacement]

Erzulie

[International Tour]
Manila Return Engagement, 2017
Helen

[International Tour]
International Premiere in Manila, 2016
Helen

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Kei Kimura

[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 2006
Fantine [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Mei-Li

[Broadway]
Richard Rodgers 100th Birthday Celebration, 2002
"Love, Look Away" Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1991
Kim

Kim [Replacement]

Kim [Replacement]

Kim

[West End]
Original London Production, 1989
Kim

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Eponine [Replacement]

Lea Salonga Productions

 
[Broadway, 2023]
Producer

Lea Salonga Movies

Tropang bulilit
[ 1981 ] Lisa
Like Father, Like Son
[ 1985 ] Angela
Captain Barbell
[ 1986 ] Rosemarie
Ninja Kids and the Samurai Sword
[ 1986 ] Yoko
My Neighbor Totoro
[ 1988 ] Mrs. Kusakabe
Aladdin
[ 1992 ] Jasmine's Singing Voice
Second Chances
[ 1995 ] Agnes
Mulan
[ 1998 ] Mulan's Singing Voice
Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary
[ 2010 ] Fantine
George Takei's Allegiance
[ 2016 ] Kei Kimura
Miss Saigon: 25th Anniversary
[ 2016 ]
Yellow Rose
[ 2019 ] Gail

Lea Salonga TV Shows

Les Misérables the Dream Cast in Concert
Eponine
Redwood Curtain
Geri Riordan
ER
Amparo
Sofia the First
[ 2013-2014 ] Mulan, Jasmine
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Aunt Myrna
Little Demon
Amalia, Dia
Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin
Elodie Honrada

Lea Salonga Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Featured Actress in a Musical

Lea Salonga, Once on this Island


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2016 - Best Leading Actress in a Musical

Lea Salonga, Allegiance


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Lea Salonga, Miss Saigon


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1991 - Best Actress - Musical

Lea Salonga, Miss Saigon


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1991 - Performance

Lea Salonga, Miss Saigon


winner
Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Lea Salonga , Miss Saigon


winner
Olivier Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical

Lea Salonga, Miss Saigon

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Manhattan Theatre Club has announced three shows that will open next season, including the Broadway premiere of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends and Eureka Day, as well as the world premiere of Vladamir, which will open off-Broadway.

Bernadette Peters & Lea Salonga Will Lead STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS in LA and on Broadway


Center Theatre Group (CTG) announced today the North American premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring Bernadette Peters (Gypsy, Annie Get Your Gun) and Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Here Lies Love), and directed by Sir Matthew Bourne (Swan Lake, My Fair Lady), playing at the Ahmanson Theatre from February 8—March 9, 2025. 

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Playthings Theatre of New York and executive producer Preston Ridge will present private industry readings (by invitation only) of Dorian’s Wild(e) Affair. Learn more about the show.

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Branden & James Will Perform With Effie Passero in Hollywood and Palm Springs


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At the media presentation, Seann Miley Moore, The Engineer who’s part-Filipino, gave a taste of what’s in store for theatergoers when Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new production of 'Miss Saigon' opens at The Theatre at Solaire this weekend.

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Lea Salonga FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lea Salonga been in?

Lea Salonga has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.

How many West End shows has Lea Salonga been in?

Lea Salonga has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Lea Salonga's first West End show?

Lea Salonga's first West End show was Miss Saigon which opened in 1989

What awards has Lea Salonga been nominated for?

Lea Salonga has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including Best Featured Actress in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Once on this Island," Best Leading Actress in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Allegiance," Outstanding Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Miss Saigon," Best Actress - Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Miss Saigon," Performance at the Theatre World Awards for "Miss Saigon," Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Miss Saigon," and Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Miss Saigon."

What awards has Lea Salonga won?

Lea Salonga has won several awards for her performances in various Broadway shows, including Best Featured Actress in a Musical for "Once on this Island" at the BroadwayWorld Awards, Best Leading Actress in a Musical for "Allegiance" at the BroadwayWorld Awards, Outstanding Actress - Musical for "Miss Saigon" at the Drama Desk Awards, Best Actress - Musical for "Miss Saigon" at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Performance for "Miss Saigon" at the Theatre World Awards, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for "Miss Saigon" at the Tony Awards, and Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical for "Miss Saigon" at the Olivier Awards.

What is Lea Salonga next theatre project?

Lea Salonga's next show will be Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends which opens on 9/16/2023 on West End.

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