NATIONAL UNIVERSITY-LAGUNA
READINGS IN THE PHILIPPINE HISTORY
INTERIM ASSESSMENT 2
TERM 2 FINALS, A.Y. 2021-2022
Biography of a prominent Filipino
“LEA SALONGA”
Submitted by:
AGUILAR, CHERRY MHAY M.
SANTOS, VINCE ARNOLD B.
YSUG, ALEXIS P.
Submitted to:
MR. ESPIRITU, JOHN PATRICK
Introduction
What is it about the Philippines that Filipinos may brag about? Despite the
numerous negative comments that seem to overwhelm the positive, there are
multiple reasons to be proud of. Every Filipino should be proud to call themselves
a Filipino. The Filipinos are known across the world for exceptional talents that are
often neglected or underestimated, but which yet give the country pride. They
should be proud of their creativity. While being creative is not a uniquely Filipino
attribute, it is distinguished by the skill, expressiveness, originality, and humor that
define Filipino creativity. Aside from world-renowned Filipino musicians and
performers, our country is home to several visual artists, fashion designers,
animators, and other creative types. On the worldwide stage, Filipinos are striking
breakthroughs, primarily in the entertainment, creativity, and design industries.
Lea Salonga’s contribution to Philippine contemporary art is one of the
milestones that the Philippines should be proud of. She was one of the Filipino
singers who brought pride to the Philippines, receiving numerous accolades,
presenting, and being acknowledged by well-known people throughout the
world, including Queen Elizabeth II. External influences such as exposure, peer
and familial influence, and the activities we listen to music during influence our
musical tastes, as well as internal preferences for rhythm, harmony, timbres,
structure, and lyrics. Pop music is more popular in our country than theater music.
In comparison to pop singers, Broadway singers like Lea Salonga are often
undervalued and underrated. Music with symphonic elements is frequently
composed by Broadway vocalists. Pop vocalists, on the other hand, are known
for writing music with simple patterns and rhythms that appeal to a wide range of
listeners. With these, there may be an issue with a lack of understanding and
appreciation for theatrical music. There will be little research and publications
concerning the music genre if there is a lack of understanding, which may lead
to many people's everlasting disinterest.
Context/Brief Summary
Lea Salonga, a multi-award-
winning actress, and singer is known
across the world for her strong voice
and impeccable pitch. She is most
recognized for her appearance in
Miss Saigon, which earned her a Tony
Award. She has also won the Olivier,
Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and
Theater World Awards, in addition to
the Tony. She was also the first Asian to Lea Salonga, 19 years old
portray Eponine in the Broadway production of Les Misérables, and she returned
to the drama as Fantine in the 2006 revival. Many fans of all ages remember Lea
as the singing voice of Princess Jasmine from Aladdin and Fa Mulan from Mulan
and Mulan II; the Walt Disney Company conferred the designation of "Disney
Legend" on her for her depiction of the famous princesses.
Background information
Birth name: Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga
Born: February 22, 1971 (age 51) Manila, Philippines
Genres: OPM pop musical theatre
Occupation(s): Singer, actress
Instruments: Vocals
Years active: 1978–present
Labels: Atlantic, Arista, Capitol, EMI Philippines, Sony Music Philippines,
WEA, Walt Disney, ABS-CBN, GMA Artist Center, GMA Network
Website: leasalonga.com
Early Life
Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga, born February 22, 1971, in Ermita
Manila to navy rear admiral Feliciano Genuino Salonga and María Ligaya
Alcantara, née Imutan of Pulupandan, Negros Occidental. Salonga stayed in
Angeles City, Pampanga Province, for 6 years, and then she moved back to
Manila. Salonga's aunt used to come to their house when she was three years old
to babysit her and play the guitar while Salonga sang. Salonga made her
professional theatrical debut in The King and I as a seven-year-old in 1978. She
went on to have a successful theater career as a kid, performing in musicals such
as Annie and The Sound of Music before releasing her first solo album, Small Voice
(1981), at the age of 10. Salonga went on to host her musical TV series, Love, Lea
after the album was declared gold in the Philippines. She continued to perform in
musical theater throughout her adolescence and published her second album,
Lea Salonga, in 1988. In Asia, it became multi-platinum. At the age of 18, she
debuted in the West End as Kim in the musical Miss Saigon, a role she later
performed on Broadway.
Salonga also had numerous television productions as a kid actress under
GMA Radio-Television Arts throughout the 1980s. From 1983 until 1985, following
the success of her debut album, she had her musical television show, Love,
Lea,[10] and was a member of the cast of German Moreno's adolescent variety
show That's Entertainment. She appeared in films such as Tropang Bulilit, Like
Father, Like Son, Ninja Kids, Captain Barbell, and Pik Pak Boom, all of which were
aimed towards families. Salonga got a nomination for Best Child Actress from the
Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) in 1980, 1981, and 1982, as
well as three Aliw Awards for best child performance. She released her second
album, Lea, in 1988.
She completed her secondary school at the Operation Brotherhood in
1988. The OB. Montessori Center is located in Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila.
She also participated in an extension program at the University of the Philippines
College of Music focused on developing musically talented youngsters in music
and stage movement. When she auditioned for Miss Saigon, she was a college
student studying biology at the Ateneo de Manila University with plans to pursue
a medical profession. Later, while working in New York, she attended two classes
at Fordham University's Lincoln Center campus.
Lea Salonga (Center) as Mulan (Right) and Jasmine (Left)
Salonga was chosen to play Kim in the London premiere of the musical Miss
Saigon in 1989. Salonga, then 17, decided to perform Boublil and Claude-Michel
Schönberg's "On My Own" from Les Misérables for her audition and was then
requested to sing "Sun and Moon," impressing the audition panel. Salonga has
said that "On My Own" was the catalyst for her worldwide career. Salonga was
picked as the protagonist, while her childhood friend and fellow Repertory
Philippines star Monique Wilson was cast as the barmaid Mimi. Salonga received
the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical in 1990 for her portrayal
as Kim, making her one of the award's youngest recipients. When Miss Saigon
premiered on Broadway in 1991, she reprised her role as Kim, winning the Drama
Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Theatre World Awards, as well as becoming the first
woman of Asian origin to win a Tony Award. She returned to Broadway in 1993
and 1996 to portray Kim. Salonga was asked back to London in 1999 to end the
West End show, and in 2001, at the age of 29, after concluding the musical's run
in Manila, she returned to Broadway to close that production.
Lea Salonga holding her (prestigious) Laurence Olivier (1990) and
Tony Awards (1991) trophy for Best Actress in a Musical.
Salonga appeared in A Miss Called Lea, a homecoming concert in Manila
in 1990. President Corazon Aquino also presented her with a Presidential Award
of Merit. She was voted one of People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in
1991. She was the singing voice of Princess Jasmine in Disney's animated film
Aladdin in 1992. Salonga originated the part of Éponine in the Broadway version
of Les Misérables in 1993. She and Brad Kane sang "A Whole New World" from
Aladdin at the 65th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, where the song won
an Oscar after previously winning a Golden Globe.
From 1997 to 2000, Salonga
recorded and performed in the
Philippines, as well as another
engagement in London, as well as
a couple of returns to Miss Saigon in
London and on Broadway. In 1997,
she published I'd Like to Teach the
World to Sing (recordings from her
The Voice of the Philippines
youth) to gold sales in the
Philippines. That recording was followed by Lea... In Love in 1998. and By Heart in
2000, with both albums reaching multiple platinum status in the Philippines. She
was one of four coaches for the ABS-CBN show The Voice of the Philippines, along
with apl.de.ap, Sarah Geronimo, and Bamboo Maalac, which debuted in June
2013. Salonga launched a concert tour in the Philippines named "Lea Salonga:
Playlist" in December 2013, commemorating her 35 years in show business.
Salonga published a book, Playlist: A Celebration of 35 Years, which she utilized
as a souvenir program for the concerts. She returned to The Voice of the
Philippines for the second season in 2014, and she also joined the new Philippine
edition of The Voice Kids, where she has featured for three seasons. Salonga
recorded a song called "Wished That I Could Call You" for the charity compilation
album Children In Need, which was released in March 2014. She also toured in
Asia and North America with Il Divo in 2014–15.[116] In mid-2015, she headlined
her concert series in Australasia. Salonga reprised her role as Kei Kimura in the
2015–16 Broadway production of Allegiance.
Salonga received two additional Aliw Awards in 2016, one for Best Major
Concert in a Foreign Venue and her second for Entertainer of the Year. The
following year, she was one of the mentors on The Voice Teens.
In 2019-present, Salonga plays Aunt Gail, a
Filipino immigrant, in Yellow Rose, a musical film
that premiered at the 2019 Los Angeles Asian
Pacific Film Festival. She also performed
throughout North America and the United
Kingdom that year. Later that year, in Manila
and later Singapore, she played Mrs. Lovett in a
production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon
Barber of Fleet Street. Salonga is set to play a
Salonga at the 74th Tony
recurring character in Pretty Little Liars: Original
Awards in 2021
Sin. She also voices a character in Centaurworld.
Personal Life
Salonga married Robert Charles Chien, an American managing director of
an entertainment software firm in Los Angeles, California, of Chinese and
Japanese descent, whom she met while playing in Flower Drum Song, on January
10, 2004. They have one child. Salonga is also a big video game fan. She splits her
time between the Philippines and the United States. Salonga was designated
Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization
on October 15, 2010. (FAO).
Salonga has received recognition for her command of her voice, which
can create a broad range of emotions and soundscapes. Salonga has sung
"simple love songs," which are typical in Original Pilipino Music, in her popular
music releases. In both Disney Princess singing roles, Jasmine and Mulan, Salonga
employs head tones that extend up to F5.
Lea Salonga discography:
Solo recordings
Small Voice (1981)
Lea (1988)
Lea Salonga (1993)
I'd Like to Teach The World To Sing (1997)
Lea... In Love (1998)
By Heart (1999)
Lea Salonga: The Christmas Album (2000)
Songs from the Screen (2001)
Inspired (2007)
Lea Salonga: Your Songs (2010)[150]
Bahaghari [Rainbow]: Lea Salonga Sings Traditional Songs of the Philippines
(2017)
Cast recordings
Miss Saigon (Original London Cast Recording) (1989)
Little Tramp (Studio Recording) (1992)
The King and I (Hollywood Studio Cast Recording) (1992)
Aladdin (Soundtrack Recording) (1992)
Mulan (Soundtrack Recording) (1998)
Making Tracks (Original Cast Recording) (2001)
Flower Drum Song (Revival Cast Recording) (2002)
Mulan II (Soundtrack Recording) (2005)
Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia (Soundtrack Recording) (2008)
Cinderella (Original International Tour Cast Recording) (2010)
Allegiance (Original Broadway Cast Recording) (2016)
Once on This Island (First Broadway Revival Cast Recording) (2018)
Video/Live recordings
Hey Mr. Producer: The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh (1997)
Les Misérables: The Dream Cast in Concert (1995)
Lea Salonga Live Vol. 1 (2000)
Lea Salonga Live Vol. 2 (2000)
The Broadway Concert (2002)
Songs from Home: Live Concert Recording (2004)
Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary (2010)
The Journey So Far – Recorded Live at Cafe Carlyle (2011)
Live: Jazz at Lincoln Center (2016)
Blurred Lines (2017)
The Story of My Life: Lea Salonga Live from Manila (2019) with the BYU Chamber
Orchestra
Lea Salonga in Concert with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra (2020)
Compilation albums
100% Lea Gives Her Best (2003)
The Ultimate OPM Collection (2007)
Featured recordings
Disney Princess: The Ultimate Song Collection (2004), for the song "If You
Can Dream" (sung with Susan Logan, Grey Griffin, Jodi Benson, Paige
O'Hara and Judy Kuhn)
Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams (2007), for the songs
"Peacock Princess" (sung with Gilbert Gottfried) and "I've Got My Eyes on
You"
Shelldon (2008), for the song "It's a Brand New Day"
Sofia the First (2014), for the songs "The Ride of Our Lives" (episode 12: "Two
to Tangu") and "Stronger that You Know" (episode 36: "Princesses to The
Rescue")
Education: Attended Ateneo De Manila University, 1988–89, and Fordham
University, 2000.
Religion: Roman Catholicism.
Avocational Interests: Music, reading, collecting raised–trunk elephants,
collecting swatches, working on computers.
Career: Actress and singer. Performed in concerts in the Philippines, the United
States, and elsewhere.
Member: American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, Actors' Equity
Association, Screen Actors Guild.
Awards, Honors, and Nominations:
FAMAS Awards
2005 Winner, Golden Artist Award
1996 Nominee, FAMAS Award Best Actress, Sana maulit muli (1995)
1982 Nominee, FAMAS Award Best Child Actress, Tropang bulilit (1981)
Gawad Urian Awards
1996 Nominee Gawad Urian Award Best Actress (Pinakamahusay na
Pangunahing Aktres), Sana maulit muli (1995)
Grammy Awards
2019 Nominee, Grammy, Best Musical Theater Album, For "Once On This Island"
Metro Manila Film Festival
2008 Winner, MMFF Award, Best Theme Song Dayo (2008)
MTV Asia Awards
2002 Nominee, Regional Awards, Favorite Artist: Philippines
Online Film & Television Association
1999 Nominee, OFTA Film Award, Best Music, Original Song, Mulan (1998)
Stage Appearances:
1. The King and I (musical), Repertory Philippines, Manila, Philippines, 1978.
2. Title role, Annie (musical), Manila, Philippines, 1980.
3. The Rose Tattoo, Manila, Philippines, 1980.
4. The Bad Seed, Manila, Philippines, 1981.
5. The Goodbye Girl, Manila, Philippines, 1982
6. The Paper Moon, Manila, Philippines, 1983.
7. The Fantasticks (musical), Manila, Philippines, 1988.
8. Kim, Miss Saigon (musical), Theatre Royal, London, 1989–90, then Broadway
Theatre, 1991–93. Eponine, Les Miserables (musical), Imperial Theatre, New
York City, 1992.
9. Eliza Doolittle, My Fair Lady (musical), Repertory Philippines, 1994.
10. Witch, Into the Woods (musical), Singapore Repertory Theatre, Singapore,
1994.
11. Eponine, Les Miserables in Concert, Royal Albert Hall, London, c. 1996.
12. Sonia Walsk, They're Playing Our Song (musical), Singapore Repertory
Theatre, 1999, then Manila, Philippines, 2000.
13. Best of Manila (benefit show), 2000.
14. Homecoming (concert), 2000.
15. Millennium (concert), 2000.
16. Songs from the Screen (benefit show), 2000.
17. Miss Saigon, Manila, Philippines, 2000.
18. Mei–Li, Flower Drum Song (musical), Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles, 2001,
then Virginia Theatre, New York City, 2002–2003.
19. Catherine, Proof, Manila, Philippines, 2002.
20. Something Good: A Broadway Salute to Richard Rodgers on His 100th
Birthday, George Gershwin Theatre, New York City, 2002.
21. Songs from Home: The Concert (concert), Philippine International
Conference Center, Pasay City, Philippines, 2003.
22. Lizzie, Baby (musical), Meralco Theatre, Manila, Philippines, 2004.
23. Appeared as Sandy Dumbrowski, Grease (musical), Team Image
Entertainment, Manila, Philippines; in the musicals Fiddler on the Roof and
The Sound of Music, both Manila, Philippines, and the musical Making
Tracks; and in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Performer in the concerts Music Tells a
Tale (concert), Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood, CA; and an anniversary
concert for Miss Saigon, London, 1999.
Major Tours:
Eponine, Les Miserables (musical), beginning c. 1996.
Film Appearances
1. Lisa, Tropang bulilit, [Philippines], 1981.
2. Angela, Like Father, Like Son, Viva Films, 1985.
3. Rosemarie, Captain Barbell, Viva Films, 1986.
4. Yoko, Ninja Kids, Viva Films, 1986.
5. Rosie, Pik pak boom, Viva Films, 1988.
6. Dear Diary, Viva Films, 1989.
7. Sandy, Bakit labis kitang mahal, Octo Arts, 1992.
8. Singing voice of Princess Jasmine, Aladdin (animated), Buena Vista, 1992.
9. Agnes, Sana maulit muli, Star Cinema Productions, 1995.
10. Singing voice of Fa Mulan/Fa Ping, Mulan (animated), Buena Vista, 1998.
11. (Uncredited) Voice of Jasmine, Mickey's PhilharMagic (animated), Walt
Disney, 2003.
12. Singing voice of Fa Mulan, Mulan II (animated), Buena Vista Home Video,
2004.
13. Appeared in the Filipino film I Wish It Happens Again.
14. Voices of Satsuki and Mei's mother for the English version, Tonari no Totoro
(anime; also known as My Neighbor Totoro), Toho Company, 1988, dubbed
version released in the United States by 50th Street Films, 1993.
Conclusion
There is no doubt that she has accomplished much and is an inspiration to
people all over the world, proving that no matter where you come from, you can
always make your dreams come true; despite the numerous negativities coming
to hinder your way. Lea Salonga, truly exemplifies what it means to be a versatile
talent who can transition between fields, although her name has been kept quiet
for a while, as evidenced by the attention she is receiving today in comparison to
new singers. Nevertheless, all of her achievements have become landmarks for
Asian talents, in general, to be recognized around the world. Also, she's one of
the most well-known names in both local and international theater where she
gives us an outstanding performance and leads her to multiple recognition that
makes way for our artists and performers to gain more confidence, as the theater
isn't always well-liked by the public in our country, especially now that everything
is underappreciated and overlooked. Today's youth are obsessed with pop music,
ballad, and international singers, and they are easily swayed. But, at the very
least, we should make time to listen to our locals and show some interest in getting
to know people who have a huge influence on us. It doesn't need lovely
compliments to appreciate it, hear them through their music. “I think I will always
be performing; I don't think I can take that away. Because I really just enjoy it. I
like getting up to sing; I like the challenge of learning new material and singing it
in front of an audience.” – Lea Salonga
Recommendation
In the light of the analysis and the study’s findings and conclusions, the
researchers were able to construct the following recommendations:
1. Invest in learning more about theatrical music. When you have a better
comprehension of artwork, you may recognize how it was created as well
as the author. Just like recognizing theater music. You can grasp how
theater music works if you have a thorough understanding of the genre.
When conducting a profound comprehension of the music, not only the
song but also the artist can be recognized.
2. Support local. By further analysis, people are indeed more interested in
international artists, leaving our local artists behind. Local artists provide
more to the country than just gorgeous displays, so it’s helpful to keep
encouraging them. It is necessary to promote them since they are one of
how our country expresses Filipino culture, and they are also individuals who
may convey pride to our country with their artistic abilities. Supporting your
local artists does not have to be a difficult or expensive activity. Advertising
may be done quickly and easily through social media. It is possible to
increase their exposure by sharing their work with your friends.
3. Hype up beginners and aspiring artists. It is a huge step to venture outside
of your comfort zone and attempt new things, especially because we all
know how difficult the music industry is, especially in our nation. Local artists,
like those stated in the last recommendation, typically receive little
attention, which can discourage beginners. It feels weighty, stuck, and
gloomy when you're discouraged. When something prevents you from
pursuing your passion, you will be extremely frustrated. The person's regular
productivity may be replaced with a sense of hopelessness, and it may be
difficult to keep going. However, if these beginners are encouraged and
supported, their self-awareness and self-confidence will improve, leading
to career advancement and success.
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