Lea Salonga

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Job Title

Actor, Music

Born

Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga on February 22, 1971 in Philippines

Career Milestones

1978

Appeared in Philippine production of "The King and I"

1980

Played title role in Manila production of "Annie"

1989

Delivered breakthrough theater performance as title character in London stage musical "Miss Saigon"

1991

Made Broadway debut in title role of "Miss Saigon"

1992

Provided the singing voice of Princess Jasmine in animated Disney feature "Aladdin"

1995

Landed major supporting role in CBS adaptation of "Redwood Curtain"

1996

Portrayed Éponine in London and touring production of "Les Misérables"

1998

Provided singing voice of the title character in Disney animated feature "Mulan"

2001

Guest starred on CBS daytime series "As the World Turns"

2002

Returned to Broadway with starring role in revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Flower Drum Song"

2006

Replaced Daphne Rubin-Vega as Fantine on Broadway return engagement of "Les Misérables"

2011

Honored as a Disney Legend

Awards

1991

Tony Award for Actress (Musical)