At A Glance

Lea Salonga joined As the World Turns in March 2001, taking over the part of the long-absent Lien Hughes.

Lea, who made her theater debut at the age of 7 has appeared in numerous stage productions, most notably Miss Siagon. In addition to her theater credits, Lea has numerous film credits and is an accomplished recording artist. Lea recorded her first record, Small Voice, at the age of 10, that album earned a gold record. She's also recorded the solo albums, Lea Salonga, In Love, By Heart, Lea Salonga LIVE and The Christmas Album. Lea also provided the singing voice for the female leads is Disney's Mulan and Aladdin.

Lea resides in New York City.

Acting Portfolio: TELEVISION

As The World Turns Lien Hughes March 6, 2001 to August 9, 2001 ; January 28, 2003

Hey, Mr. Producer!
Kim, Eponine, etc (singing)
1998

Les Miserables 10th Anniversary Concert
Eponine
1995

Redwood Curtain
Geri
1995

Acting Portfolio: FILM

Mulan II
Mulan (singing voice)
2003

Disney's Mulan
Mulan (singing voice)
1998

Disney's Aladdin
Princess Jasmine (singing voice)
1992

Acting Portfolio

THEATER

The King and I At the Repertory Philippines

Annie
The Sound of Music
The Goodbye Girl
Paper Moon
The Fantasticks
Les Miserables
My Fair Lady
Into the Woods
Grease!
They're Playing our Song

Miss Saigon
London and On Broadway

Awards & Acclaim

Lawrence Olivier Award for her portrayal of Kim in London's Miss Siagon Received a Tony Award , a Drama Desk , Outer Critics Circle and Theatre World Awards for her performance on in Miss Saigon Broadway

Vital Statistics

DATE OF BIRTH: February 22, 1971

PLACE OF BIRTH: Manila, Philippines

HAIR: Black

News Archive

News Archive : Salonga to exit ATWT, hopes Lien is recast. [Jul 9, 2001]