He is a sensitive and artistic human. [127] Salonga headlined a concert series, "4 Stars One World of Broadway Musicals," in Tokyo Osaka in June, performing with Ramin Karimloo, Sierra Boggess, and Yu Shirota. [159] One month later, she announced she would also be touring the United States and Canada. [58] She also performed in four concerts: The Homecoming Concert, The Millennium Concert, The Best of Manila, and Songs from the Screenthe last two being benefit shows. Montessori Center, University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University , Fordham University's Lincoln Center campus, Gerard Salonga, Shiela Salonga, Jeff Salonga. Dad and I used to go swimming and to the park when I was a child. My husband and I met while I was doing Flower Drum Song. They are passionate about what they do. [137] Salonga reprised her role as Kei Kimura in the 201516 Broadway production of Allegiance. Achievements. View more / View less Facts of Lea Salonga, O.B. [117], Salonga was honored as a Disney Legend on August 19, 2011. In London's West End, she has appeared in Miss Saigon (19891990, 1999) and Les Misrables (1996). She has also received the Congressional Medal of Achievement from the House of Representatives of the Philippines for showing "the extent and depth of the Filipino musical talent" and "opening the way for other Filipino artists to break into the finest theaters in the world. At her first callback audition, Salonga was asked to sing "Sun and Moon" and "The Movie in My Mind," impressing the audition panel. We have much more civilized discussions. Salonga made her film debut in 1981 in the Filipino comedy Tropang Bulilit. Showing the film under nature's canopy, against the shadowed green of Stephens Lake Park, is rather perfect. [79][80], In 2007, Salonga released her first studio album in seven years called Inspired, which was certified platinum in the Philippines. A friend of mine from Hong Kong asked me, How do you see yourself now, as an arranger or conductor? For a very long time, I thought of myself as an arranger. She also sang at the 56th Tony Awards with Harry Connick Jr., Peter Gallagher, and Michele Lee in a number paying tribute to Richard Rodgers. [citation needed], Salonga has notable relatives around the world, including Filipino musical conductor and arranger Gerard Salonga (brother), ballerina Maniya Barredo (first cousin),[198] and Canadian actress and model Shay Mitchell (cousin).[199]. [37] For reprising her role as Kim in the Broadway production of Miss Saigon, Salonga was awarded Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the 1991 Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the 1991 Outer Critics Circle Awards, Best Actress in a Musical at the 1991 Theatre World Awards, and Best Performance by an Actress in a Musical at the 45th Annual Tony Awards. [119] Salonga, along with Darren Criss, sang "A Whole New World" to its composer, Alan Menken, as Menken was named the winner of the 2011 Maestro Award at the Billboard/Hollywood Reporter Film & TV Music Conference on October 24, 2011.
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