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Waynehart Claire Geonzon, a Voice Kids Philippines finalist, revealed that Filipino Broadway star Lea Salonga inspired her so much in achieving her dreams in show business.
"I really wanna be like her and follow her footsteps when I grow up. My ultimate dream
Lea Salonga at Royal Albert Hall in London.
The Philippines’ pride and glory on worldwide performing stage, Ms. Lea Salonga, made every Filipino all over the world stand a little taller, yet again, when she recently staged a highly successful, solo concert at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in
A VISION OF THE FUTURE IN THE EYES OF THE YOUNG Lea Salonga, art by Oteph Antipolo
I woke up this morning with my phone ringing.
It was Ligaya Salonga calling. I answered right away. She made a comment about my bedroom voice. I didn’t even take my time to clear my throat.
As always, Mrs. Salonga’s call was about Lea Salonga. She would only call if it was about Lea or her son, orchestral conductor, musical arranger, musical director of the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra, and resident conductor of the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra Gerard Salonga.
In her official website, Lea Salonga is described simply as “a Filipina singer and actress.” It goes without saying that she is a star in the global music and theater circuit, both on Broadway and on the West End, where she is best known for her award-winning performances in
AWARD-WINNING MOM AND DAUGHTER Mommy Ligaya and Lea Salonga
Two women behind international music divas deserve our praise and gratitude for their roles in bringing honor to our country: Ligaya Salonga and Rosario Licad, mothers of Lea Salonga and Cecile Licad. They sacrificed and gave their all in order for their daughters to fulfill their dreams.
Lea always thanks her mother for being behind her success in the entertainment business.
“It’s because of her unwavering belief in what I can do and what my brother (Gerard Salonga) can do, I don’t think that we would be the kind of artists that we are,” the multi-awarded singer/actress told reporters before a concert a few years ago. “As my brother would kid around, ‘You