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My Take
Lea Salonga is, simply put, a benchmark. Winning the Tony, Olivier, and Drama Desk for Miss Saigon was a landmark moment for Asian representation on the world's biggest stages, and she did it as a Filipina who had been performing since age seven. Then she became the singing voice of both Mulan and Jasmine, earning her Disney Legend status. What moves me isn't the trophy case, impressive as it is. It's that her voice carries genuine warmth and emotional truth, not just technical polish. The Pride of the Philippines is the rare star whose reputation actually undersells the gift, and I find that deeply rare.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lea Salonga
- Name (Japanese)
- レア・サロンガ
- Reading
- れあ・さろんが
- Born
- February 22, 1971 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Boar
- Origin
- Manila, Philippines
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / singer / voice actor / stage actor / recording artist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Fordham University
Awards & achievements
- 1991 Theatre World Award
- 1990 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical
- 1991 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical
- 1991 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical
- 2011 Disney Legends
- Order of Lakandula
- 2022 Asia's Most Influential Philippines
- 2021 Asia's Most Influential Philippines
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Lea Salonga born?
Born February 22, 1971 (age 55).
Where is Lea Salonga from?
Lea Salonga is from Manila, Philippines.
What does Lea Salonga do?
Lea Salonga works as actor, singer, voice actor, stage actor, recording artist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.