Lea Salonga



First NameLea
Last NameSalonga
Full Name at BirthMaria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga
Age40
Date of BirthFebruary 22, 1971
BirthplaceManila, Philippines
Height5' 2½" (159 cm)
Star SignPisces
ReligionRoman Catholic
EthnicityAsian
NationalityFilipino
UniversityAteneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines (dropped out)
Occupation CategorySinger
Claim to FameMiss Saigon

Lea Salonga-Chien (born February 22, 1971) is a Filipina singer and actress. She is best known for originating the lead role of Kim in the musical Miss Saigon, for which she won the Olivier, Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics and Theatre World awards.


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#5,871
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Filmography

Selected Lea Salonga film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

1998

1995
Agnes

1995
Aladdin on Ice

1995
Redwood Curtain
Geri Riordan

1994
ER
Amparo

1993
Olsen Twins Mother's Day Special
Singer

1989
Dear Diary
Lenny Tacorda

1988
Mrs. Kusakabe

1988
Pik pak boom
Rosie

1986
Captain Barbell
Rosemarie

1986
Ninja Kids
Yoko

1985
Like Father, Like Son
Angela

1981
Tropang bulilit
Lisa

1956
Lien Hughes #2

Music Department Credits

1992
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Soundtrack Credits

2002
The 56th Annual Tony Awards
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1998
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1995
People: A Musical Celebration
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1993
The 65th Annual Academy Awards
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1992
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1989
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1988
Pik pak boom
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Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical
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Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical
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Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical
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