Lea Salonga
Filipina singer and actress behind Kim in Miss Saigon and the singing voices of Jasmine and Mulan, sharing musical theatre, film songs and concerts with fans around the world.
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Overview
- From
- The Philippines
- Born
- February 22, 1971
- Work
- Singer, actress and Broadway producer
- Breakout
- Kim in the original London production of Miss Saigon, 1989
Mini bio
How it started.
Lea began performing professionally at seven in Repertory Philippines’ The King and I. She went on to star in Annie, release her first album, Small Voice, at ten, and host the musical television show Love, Lea.
The role that changed things.
In 1989 she became Kim in London’s original Miss Saigon. The role took her to Broadway in 1991 and brought an Olivier and a Tony, making her the first Asian woman to win a Tony Award. Disney fans soon came to know her singing as Jasmine and Mulan.
A life across stages.
Her Broadway roles include Éponine and Fantine in Les Misérables, Mei-Li in Flower Drum Song, Kei Kimura in Allegiance and Erzulie in Once on This Island. She also played Aurora Aquino and co-produced Here Lies Love.
What fans follow now.
Lea moves between concerts, recordings, musical theatre and screen work. Recent projects include Old Friends with Bernadette Peters, the Sounding Joy holiday album, vocals for KPop Demon Hunters and a villainous turn in Forgotten Island. She has also coached singers on the Philippine editions of The Voice and The Voice Kids.
Creditschronological, newest first
Stage
- 2026Les Misérables The Arena SpectacularMadame Thénardier, Singapore
- 2025Stephen Sondheim’s Old FriendsBroadway performer and co-headliner
- 2023Here Lies LoveAurora Aquino and co-producer
- 2017–2019Once on This IslandErzulie
- 2015AllegianceKei Kimura
- 2007Les MisérablesFantine, Broadway revival
- 2002Flower Drum SongMei-Li
- 1993Les MisérablesÉponine, Broadway
- 1991Miss SaigonOriginal Broadway Kim
Film and recordings
- 2026Forgotten IslandThe Dreaded Manananggal; featured soundtrack vocalist
- 2025KPop Demon HuntersCeline’s singing voice
- 2024Sounding JoySolo holiday album
- 1998MulanMulan’s singing voice
- 1992AladdinJasmine’s singing voice
Awards
- Hollywood Walk of Fame · 2026Live Performance star; first Filipina honoree.
- Disney Legend · 2011Inducted in the Voice category.
- Tony Award · 1991Best Actress in a Musical for Miss Saigon.
- Drama Desk Award · 1991Outstanding Actress in a Musical for Miss Saigon.
- Theatre World Award · 1991Recipient for her performance in Miss Saigon.
Quotes
The challenge in doing these songs is to capture all of their feelings and emotions in just a few minutes.Lea Salonga, Disney Legends biography
On the care that goes into recording songs for Disney’s animated films.
Trivia
- Her first album, Small Voice, went gold.
- Her official biography notes that she has perfect pitch.
- Éponine, Fantine and Madame Thénardier are all part of her Les Misérables history.
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