Lea Salonga

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Summary

Lea Salonga is a Filipino singer and actor known for her Tony-winning role in Miss Saigon and for providing the singing voices of Jasmine in Aladdin and Mulan in Mulan. Her stage and screen work includes Asian and Filipino characters and stories, alongside a broad musical-theatre repertoire. Salonga has publicly supported the Philippine Reproductive Health Bill and same-sex marriage, and has spoken out about anti-Asian racism, queer causes, and domestic abuse. She has been married to Robert Chien.