Lea Salonga's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Lea Salonga.

Lea Salonga is a celebrated Filipino singer and actress renowned for her extensive work in musical theatre. She has achieved international recognition through starring roles on Broadway and in London's West End. Her accomplishments include a Tony Award and a Laurence Olivier Award, along with Grammy nominations. Salonga's contributions have been further acknowledged with prestigious honors such as the Presidential Medal of Merit, the Order of Lakandula, and being named a Disney Legend.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1980: Aliw Awards - Best Child Performer

In 1980, Lea Salonga won Best Child Performer at the Aliw Awards.

1981: Aliw Awards - Best Child Performer

In 1981, Lea Salonga won Best Child Performer at the Aliw Awards.

1982: Aliw Awards and FAMAS Awards Nomination

In 1982, Lea Salonga won Best Child Performer at the Aliw Awards and earned a nomination for Best Child Actress at the FAMAS Awards.

1990: Presidential Medal of Merit

In 1990, Lea Salonga received a Presidential Medal of Merit from President Corazon Aquino for her services to the arts.

1990: Laurence Olivier Award for Miss Saigon

In 1990, Lea Salonga won Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical at the Laurence Olivier Awards for her performance as Kim in Miss Saigon.

2001: Flower Drum Song at Mark Taper Forum

In 2001, Lea Salonga played Wu Mei-Li in a reinterpretation of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles.

2003: Songs from Home concert in Manila and Mohegan Sun Concerts

In 2003, Lea Salonga performed her first "all-Filipino" concert in Manila called Songs from Home and performed in several concerts at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, followed by a Christmas concert in the Philippines called Home for Christmas.

2004: Performances in New Jersey and Manila production of Baby

In 2004, Lea Salonga performed at the Lenape Regional Performing Arts Center in Marlton, New Jersey, and played Lizzie in the Manila production of the musical Baby, earning an Aliw Awards nomination.

2004: Grammy Nomination for Flower Drum Song album

In 2004, the cast album for the Broadway revival of Flower Drum Song, starring Lea Salonga, received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Musical Show Album.

2005: First U.S. concert tour, Carnegie Hall performance, and awards

In 2005, Lea Salonga embarked on her first U.S. concert tour. On November 7, she performed at Carnegie Hall for the benefit of Diverse City Theater Company. She received the Golden Artist Award at the 53rd FAMAS Awards and contributed to Daniel Rodriguez's album In the Presence.

March 2007: Return to Broadway in Les Misérables

In March 2007, Lea Salonga returned to Broadway to play Fantine in Les Misérables. Her return boosted ticket sales, and she received positive reviews. During her run, she participated in various Broadway events and benefited The Actors Fund.

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August 14, 2007: Awarded the Order of Lakandula

On August 14, 2007, Lea Salonga received the Order of Lakandula, with the rank of Commander (Komandante), from Philippine President Gloria Arroyo. This was in recognition of her contributions to Philippine society and cultural exchange through her talents.