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Lea Salonga Makes History as the First Filipino to Receive a Star on the Hollywood Walkf of Fame

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Lea Salonga Makes History as the First Filipino to Receive a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 960px; display: block;" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788569383955Lea Salonga Hollywood Walk of Fame 1.jpg" style="width: 960px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"><span class="fr-inner">Lea Salonga makes history at the Hollywood Walk of Fame | Photo from @hwdwalkoffame</span></span></span></div><div><br></div><p>History was indeed made as Filipino pride <strong>Lea Salonga</strong>&#39;s star on the <strong>Hollywood Walk of Fame&nbsp;</strong>was unveiled on September 4, 2026 (early morning on September 5, 2026 in Philippine Time) in front of the Hollywood Pantages Theatre at 6225 Hollywood Boulevard.&nbsp;</p><p>The Filipino actress and singer is the first to receive a star on the famous sidewalk attraction, a recognition she truly deserves for her extensive work on Broadway.&nbsp;</p><p>&quot;From originating the role of Kim in &#39;<strong>Miss Saigon</strong>&#39; and becoming the first Asian woman to win a Tony Award, to providing the beloved singing voices of Princess Jasmine in Disney&rsquo;s <em><strong>Aladdin</strong></em> and Mulan in <em><strong>Mulan</strong></em>, Lea&rsquo;s extraordinary career has inspired generations around the world. Today&rsquo;s ceremony celebrated not only her remarkable achievements on stage and screen, but the lasting legacy she has created for Filipino and Asian artists in entertainment,&quot; shared the Hollywood Walk of Fame.&nbsp;</p><div><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788569640454Lea Salonga Hollywood Walk of Fame 2.jpg" style="width: 960px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788569665633Lea Salonga Hollywood Walk of Fame 5.jpg" style="width: 960px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"></div><div><br></div><p>[[PHOTO GALLERY]]</p><div><br></div><p>The ceremony was hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Sibley Scoles. Joining the celebration to share remarks were singer-actress <strong>Brandy</strong>, actress <strong>Ming-Na Wen</strong> (who&#39;s also known for voicing Mulan), and Filipino-American actor-singer <strong>Darren Criss</strong>. Grammy Award-winning singer H.E.R. also graced the event; H.E.R. leads the voice cast of the upcoming fantasy adventure comedy film <strong><em>Forgotten Island</em></strong>, which Lea is also a part of.&nbsp;</p><p><em></em>&quot;Let&#39;s get down to business, shall we?,&quot; <em>Mulan&nbsp;</em>voice actor Ming-Na Wen began her speech honoring the first Filipino to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. &quot;I am so honored to be here today to celebrate you, the incomparable Lea Salonga. After winning your Tony, you weren&#39;t done impressing us, first as the singing voice of Jasmine in Disney&#39;s <em>Aladdin</em> and then we got to work together in <em>Mulan</em>. It&#39;s almost as if we were each other&#39;s reflection through these characters. Lea, I am so proud of you. Congratulations. Very well-earned honor. Hollywood is brighter because of your star here today. And all of us are so blessed because we get to be a part of your world.&quot;</p><div><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788570897747Lea Salonga Hollywood Walk of Fame 10.jpg" style="width: 960px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"></div><div><br></div><p>Lea is world-renowned as the &quot;Pride of the Philippines&quot; for her incredible feats on Broadway and West End, with legendary roles played in &quot;Miss Saigon&quot; and &quot;Les Mis&eacute;rables. In 1991, she became the first Asian actress to win a Tony Award for her performance as Kim in the original Broadway production of &quot;Miss Saigon.&quot;</p><p>Congratulations, Lea!</p><div><br></div><p><em></em><em></em>Photos from <strong>@hwdwalkoffame</strong></p>

<p>The Disney legend made history as the first Filipino to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. </p>

The Disney legend made history as the first Filipino to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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