Lea Salonga Archives

PeopleAsia soars on the wings of music and memories on its 20th year

The evening’s highlight was easily Gary V’s two-song number. By the time the two-time “People of the Year” awardee segued into his second number, members of the well-heeled crowd were already up on their feet either dancing or capturing “Mr. Pure Energy’s” every move on stage with their smartphones. With…

Lea Salonga: The Voice of Excellence

At nine, she played the title role in Annie. At 18, she was the face of Miss Saigon as the original Kim. In between her portrayal of Annie and Kim, she searched for perfection. Later on, she would score a Lawrence Olivier award (1990) and a Tony award (1991) for…

After 40 years, U2 plants The Joshua Tree in Manila

by JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ Excitement (bordering on panic) started to set in as the queues remained long and winding outside the Philippine Arena at 7:45 p.m of Dec. 11 – and understandably so. It was just a few minutes before U2’s one-night only show for The Joshua Tree…

Sweat, blood and song: Jett Pangan and Lea Salonga star in Sweeney Todd’s 40th anniversary show in Manila

By Bryle B. Suralta 'Lovett' or hate it? Lea Salonga most certainly makes sure you'll feel both about her character: "There are a lot of roles written in theater that are not nice people. These two, here (in this musical), our faces so prominent, we’re not nice folks. I find…

Fighting the good fight: Filipinas who made history

March is officially designated as National Women's Month in the Philippines as part of the worldwide celebration of International Women’s Day. To all our mothers, sisters, aunts, grandmothers, female friends and the many other heroines in our lives, this one's for you. In this gallery, PeopleAsia honors nine Filipinas who have pushed for every woman's rightful…

“Mom’s” the Word: The most iconic moms of PeopleAsia

Being a mom is full-time jobÂ in itself,Â but a mom in the limelight requires superhuman strength to keep up with a never ending list of responsibilities.Â These women of PeopleAsia show us that it's all possible, and what you need isn't a cape and a secret identity, but a loving heart and…