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BIO

LEA SALONGA is best known for her Tony Award-winning role in Miss Saigon. In addition to the Tony, she won the Olivier, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Theatre World Awards, Time100 Impact Award from Time Magazine, and the Gold Legend Award from Gold House. Most recently, Lea starred in the West End production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, and as Aurora in Here Lies Love on Broadway, which she also produced. Lea was also the first Asian to play Eponine in the musical Les Misérables on Broadway and returned to the show as Fantine in the 2006 revival. She will next appear on Broadway in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends at Manhattan Theatre Club. 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.” She has released 14 albums – including her latest recording, Sounding Joy – and toured all over the globe, performing sold-out concerts in landmark venues. Salonga’s talents extend to the screen, where she can be seen on MAX’s “Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin” and Sony’s “Yellow Rose” and heard on Netflix’s “Centaurworld” and FX’s “Little Demon.”


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STAGE CREDITS

Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2025
Performer
Here Lies Love Here Lies Love
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Aurora Aquino [Replacement]
Annie Annie
[Los Angeles]
Hollywood Bowl Production, 2018
Grace Farrell
Once On This Island Once On This Island
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Erzulie [Replacement]
Erzulie
Fun Home Fun Home
[International Tour]
Manila Return Engagement, 2017
Helen
Fun Home Fun Home
[International Tour]
International Premiere in Manila, 2016
Helen
Allegiance Allegiance
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Kei Kimura
Les Miserables Les Miserables
[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 2006
Fantine [Replacement]
Flower Drum Song
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Mei-Li
Something Good
[Broadway]
Richard Rodgers 100th Birthday Celebration, 2002
"Love, Look Away" Performer
Miss Saigon
[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1991
Kim
Kim [Replacement]
Kim [Replacement]
Kim
Miss Saigon
[West End]
Original London Production, 1989
Kim
Les Miserables Les Miserables
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Eponine [Replacement]

Productions

Here Lies LoveHere Lies Love
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Producer

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

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

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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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lea Salonga been in?

Lea Salonga has appeared on Broadway in 9 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?

Best Featured Actress in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Once on this Island, Best Leading Actress in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Allegiance, Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Miss Saigon, Best Actress - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Miss Saigon, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Miss Saigon, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Miss Saigon and Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Miss Saigon.

What awards has Lea Salonga won?

Lea Salonga has received several prestigious awards throughout her career. These include: Best Featured Actress in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Once on this Island; Best Leading Actress in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Allegiance; Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Miss Saigon; Best Actress - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Miss Saigon; Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Miss Saigon; Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Miss Saigon; and Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Miss Saigon.

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