Lea Salonga was the unlikely star that came out of
Phillipines. In her homeland when she tried out for musical parts or record deals they rejected her saying that she wasn't good enough. That's when she moved to America and landed the leading role of
Kim in
Miss Saigon, she would originate this role and be remembered for it, playing it in the
London Theater and
Broadway Theater. She was also
Eponine in the original
Broadway cast of
Les Miserables.
Her later projects included being the singing voice of Jasmine in
Aladdin, and Mulan in
Mulan, both are cartoons done by
Disney. In the present day she has had record deals and cds out in the market.
Lea Salonga is also known as one of
Phillipines greatest stars and has done some tv shows there too.