Singer/Songwriter reacts to LEA SALONGA FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER! (On My Own)
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I love the ending after she is done singing. The audience is applauding but is Lea smiling and bowing, accepting the accolades--NO. She is still in character. A truly awesome performance from a master of her craft
usually in theatre performances they don’t smile or bow until the end of the show. basically, they don’t loose character until the end
@@cgatch7489 this was an anniversary celebration not the play itself
You have heard her. She was the singing voice for Mulan and I believe Jasmine from Aladdin. Among many other things.
And in the little mermaid also if I'm not mistaken.
@@ronaldmedalla0405 Little Mermaid was Jodi Benson, who sang Cosette in this concert.
@@christinapankey7360 Cosette here was Judy Kuhn, who voiced Pocahontas (for the songs).
She is the pride of the Philippines Miss Saigon. She is a Legend. 😍👌🇵🇭
Lea Salonga - the Philippines’ very own Disney Princess is a world-class talent!
Shes the voice of princess Jasmine in Disney's Aladdin singing a whole new world and shes also the voice singing reflection in mulan.please also react to her and Eric Santos singing could we be in love.
She's phenomenal!! She's won a Tony, Laurence Olivier, Drama Desk and Theatre World Award.
You forgot Outer Critics Circle awards -- She is the only one in the history theater to win ALL major theater awards for a single role.
and i think the only artist who won the Tony and Laurence Olivier in a year’s time....the producers from the original Miss Saigon will not open in America unless she does the lead for the opening and for a period of time...or until the world will witness the artist named Lea Salonga...my close friend was the 3rd Miss Saigon and “reliever”...even she said...even if her mouth is still locked in an acting kiss....and the actor was a bit behind...the voice is out...on cue with the orchestra..and for years...she has never witnessed her off key ..and having gone off on stage placement ...and sets the whole cast to keep up with her thoroughbred performance..she literally mouths in “talking” to anyone ..preserving her voice....trained at 9 years old in Repertory Philippines....the combination of the epitome of a stage mother, training, discipline and that amount of natural talent..(she knows her gift..hones it, embraced it fully with knowing humility)…she is a gift for the likes of us to look up to and aspire in essence
She also a Disney Legend
@@josephensworth7044yes she did. She the best the Queen. It's not swift it's Queen Lea
She is one of my favorite Eponine’s. Love her version. My favorite musical, I’ll watch it any time I can.
Her first starring role was in Miss Saigon and she absolutely owned that show. Nothing but success ever since.
The First Asian to win a TONY Award 💯✨
First Asian actress to win a Tony Award. BD Wong was the first Asian actor (in 1981, I believe) and there was a female Asian costume designer (Willa Kim) who won in the 80s and on the night Lea won (earlier in the evening than Lea).
Won it for Miss Saigon
you should look up her auditioning for 'Miss Saigon'. so pure.
My favorite video of all time!
Exactly
Lea Salong was just 18 when she became famous worldwide, starring in the lead role of "Kim" when the musical MISS SAIGON premiered at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London UK, on Sept 20, 1989.
You described her best when you said, “story-telling voice”! Her facial expression radiated the exact emotion! Kudos!
It’s the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. True it’s completely beautiful with real Orchestra.
I believe she is the original "Kim" in Miss Saigon
Yup. Leas the pioneer of kim
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Yeah... She's the very first Kim of Miss Saigon.
She was by far the best Eponine. Her voice was perfect for it. I liked Ann Hathaway, but Lea Salonga's voice was made for theatrical performances.
Except that you’re mixing up characters. Ann Hathaway played Fantine not Eponine.
@@jeremyhelquist My mistake. Though Lea is still the best I've heard. I mix up those characters a lot, the names are so close. I don't remember the name of the actress who played Eponine. I only saw the movie once years ago.
@@bartonbagnes4605 Well, Lea did play Fantine also. So if this video was I Dreamed a Dream, THEN you can compare her to Anne Hathaway. But until then, the comparison will have to be with Samantha Barks (Eponine in the movie)
@@jeremyhelquist yes Samantha Barks played Eponine in the movie version
I’m surprised you haven’t come across Lea before, especially as you’re a fan of the theatre. She is the queen of Broadway & the west end and had played various characters in ‘les mis’ in productions at both. She was the first Asian to win a Tony award, for her leading role in ‘miss Saigon’ (Lea was the original miss saigon at only 18 yrs old). She is probably best known on the more mainstream music industry as a real life Disney princess & is the voice of Jasmin (Aladdin) & Milan on the Disney films. Yet another amazing singer from the Philippines (there must be something in the water!!how else would a relatively small nation produce so many good singers?).
She was all ready to train as a doctor & was ready for med school when she got the chance to audition for miss Saigon, needless to say she blew Cameron mackintosh outta the water despite her young age & the rest they say is history. Her brother Gerard is also extremely talented, he is an orchestra conductor & can often be seen leading the orchestra when lea is performing in concert or on TV ( I think I read somewhere that ‘his’ orchestra is based in Australia, something like the Sydney philharmonic ).
There is a really excellent & very moving video doing the rounds along with the one you’ve just seen of lea’s rendition of ‘don’t cry for me Argentina’ from the musical ‘Evita’ ( I shall try & locate it & send you the link)
My favorite song of her’s is “The Journey”. Hopefully not for a long time but when the time comes this is one of the songs to be played at my funeral.
What a beautiful voice! ❤
Sorry, but how can anyone never have heard Lea Salonga? She's been active for years (originated the role of Kim in "Miss Saigon" at age 17--age when she was selected, 18 when show premiered). She received a Tony. She is absolutely amazing and now that you've heard her, please do some other songs by her.
Let's not subscribe on this channel. He said he did theater acts but how the hell he did not recognize Leah as one of the Disney Legends? So fake. Not reccomending this.
@@unknownph3953 ikr
I thought that was odd when he said he's a theater person and yet have never heard of Lea Salanga.
She is a godess! She did both the 10th and 25th anniversary concerts of Les Miz (Eponine in 10th and Fantine in 25th). Please listen to her version of I Dreamed a Dream from the 25th - simply breathtaking again!
Lea's facial expressions is on point even she's done singing and the audience still clapping... she's still on her character...man that's emotions!
Her name is pronounced LAY-uh, as in Princess Leia--fitting as she's the singing voice of two Disney princesses.
Great, Beautiful. I saw Lea in the Broadway musical "Miss Saigon" here in Chicago. She was awesome. Watching from Illinois USA: 06-10-2021...early morning here.
What a beautiful voice and magnificent performance! Les Miz is my favorite musical, and this is one of several songs in it that usually get to me. I misted up a little during that performance. She really portrayed the emotion.
Kinda surprised you haven't heard of her if you say you've done theater.
My thoughts, exactly....
*_its a prank!!!_* 😅
I would say the same thing.
Click bait guys!!!!
Yeppp. I was so surprised as well.
Awesome reaction. Please do check out Lea Salonga perform Don't Cry For Me Argentina.
Lea has a LOT of awesome performances on CZcams that you can check out. I highly recommend searching CZcams for Lea Salonga CNN Philippines (it’s about 44 min long). They interview Lea, her family, friends and colleagues. You learn a lot about her life and career. As for videos to react to, there are tons I could recommend! I’ll start with Still Hurting rehearsal (her actual performance is great but the rehearsal is SO amazing - no makeup, gorgeous), Lea and Regine Velasquez musical medley, Lea and Rachelle Ann Go MISS SAIGON 25th anniversary.
The Queen miss saigon leah salonga ph. ,she is the legendary Queen.❤💗💖💞.
Thank you! one of the best reactions to this! You got it, you felt it. Made me feel redeemed.
FACTS ABOUT OUR QUEEN LEA SALONGA!!! 👑💛
✅ Lea sang for 5 Philippine Presidents, 3 American Presidents, Princess Diana of Kensington palace, and YOUR MAJESTY, QUEEN ELIZABETH II of United Kingdom and other commonwealth realms.
✅ Lea being a valedictorian eventhough she was starting to practice in theatre then.
✅ Lea being the first Filipino to sign an international record label.
✅ Lea being called a Disney Legend with her handprints displayed in the museum by Walt Disney inc. company.
✅ Lea being look up to by such singers nationally and internationally: Angun, Idina Menzel, Anne Hathaway, Brad Kane, Taylor Swift, Tiffany Young, Rachelle Ann Go, Catriona Gray, Regine Velasquez, Morissette Amon, Sharon Cuneta, Sarah Geronimo, Charice Pempengco, Julie Anne San Jose, Aicelle Santos, Martin Nieverra, Gary Valenciano, Moira Dela Torre, Darren Espanto, and Toni Gonzaga.
✅ Lea being look up to by most actors and actresses in GMA and ABS-CBN, especially Vice Ganda (ABS-CBN) and Carmina Villaroel (GMA).
✅ Lea having a self titled album sold more than 3 million copies WORLDWIDE.
✅ Lea having a continues award of "BEST CONCERT OF THE YEAR" since then and early this 2020.
✅ Lea being in every books in our school subjects (A.P., E.S.P., and FILIPINO) together with Manny Pacquiao.
✅ Lea being the only Filipina in rank 10 as one of the most beautiful people in the world rating, along with other 99 different races back then.
✅ Lea being STILL the highest streamed artist in Spotify, followed by Moira.
✅ Lea remains humble inspite of lots of awards she got til' then and now.
✅ Lea being a lovely Queen to her husband and child.
✅ Lea having a precious and crystal clear voice! Period. 😉
✅ LEA BEING SIMPLY THE BEST.
#LeaSalonga 👑💛
P.S. Thank you for reacting to our Philippines Pride, Mrs. Lea Salonga-Chien. WE REALLY APPRECIATE IT. ✊💛
I love your reaction, I saw her in Miss Saigon and Les Miserables. She is absolutely one of the best musical theater vocalists of all time.
The voice from heaven. A gift from God for leah salonga
Winner of Tony and Olivier Awards for Miss Saigon
this whole show with this particular cast is amazing. I've lost count of how many times i've watched it.
Beautiful rendition.
I absolutely love her. She has one of the most beautiful voices. She was the singing voices of Jasmine and Mulan in the Disney movies. In the 25th Anniversary of Les Miserables she was Fantine. There is also a video out there of her singing "Don't Cry for me Argentina" that's great. You can't go wrong with any of her stuff.
her great singing is a given... what's puzzling is that it was sung LIVE n FLAWLESS, in front of thousands ... AMAZING..
WOW!AMAZING ❤ THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR GREAT VEDIO,GOD BLESS 🙌
You should absolutely listen to her and Michael Ball sing "Little fall of rain" from the same musical
Hi, it looks like Mark did just that. czcams.com/video/lkRzBDtxe28/video.html
I think you've heard her before, you're just not aware.
Clue: A Whole New World, Reflection...😉
It's pretty surprising that for someone who does theater, didn't know Lea Salonga.
He's yabang.. pretending..
Agreed! He claimed that he's a theatre person yet he did not know Lea Salonga! What in the worlds!? 😂
For someone who did theater, it's surprising he hadn't watched Les Mis before lol
I like this vid and the artist voice and performance is awesome! That last part of the song is so beautiful. At one point in time in someones life , one will ponder and question and make resolution of their love for someone.
She is awesome in every way!
This was the 10th anniversary concert.
Please look at the 25th anniversary concert of Phantom of the opera; it goes beyond brilliant!
Check her out rehearsing a song called Still Hurting. That was a stunning performance! And to think, it was just in rehearsal 😮
YES! One of my favorites. It always brings me to tears.
Me and my Mom were so fortunate to watch her in her concerts and Miss Saigon held in Philippines. Her voice will give you goosebumps during the whole concert and play.
You just heard the best. she’s in her fourties now and the most beautiful woman’s voice in the world.
I think the vocal coaches considered this as the perfect rendition of On My Own esp with the technical placements of her mouth and her perfect voice. :)
Love your video reaction Brad….proud filipino here.
i saw her live when.she did miss saigon back.inthe 90s.on broadway gooseBumbs galore indeed.only one who i reacted like that live
You should follow this one up with A Little Fall Of Rain from the same concert. Phenomenal!
In addition to her awards for Miss Saigon and other broadway shows, Lea Salonga provided the singing voices for two Disney princesses: Jasmin and Mulan. Because of her contributions, she was given the Disney Legends Award, a Disney Hall of Fame program in 2011. I think there is not a broadway fan that doesn't know who Lea is.
The Legendary Lea Salonga. Check her out singing Via Dolorosa at the West Point Academy.
Yesss!
Don't Cry for me Argentina is amazing and also concert style from her!
Goosebumps!
For future reference in case you’ll react on her other performances, her name is pronounced ‘Lay-yaah.’
i was about to comment that because Lea is very particular about her name being mispronounced. I actually saw an interview of her and if i remember it right she said it was one of her pet peeves, when she gets interviewed and her name is mispronounced.
You need to watch this whole concert. This is the 10th anniversary concert of Les Misérables.
Amazing!
Theatre actress ,singer,vocal coach and lead actress in movies
Love your video reaction... proud Filipino here.
would love for you to do more theater reactions, some many talented performers out there -Jeremy Jordan, Ben Platt, Megan Hilty, .... the list is endless
Trivia. Leah is the original singing voice of Princess jasmine in aladin and Mulan
muito bom !!! Sou fã da Lea Salonga !!!
Well that was Lea as Eponine in the 10th anniversary celebration of Les Mis. 15 years later she sang I Dreamed a Dream as Fantine in the 25th anniversary and she owned that too. So you could do that if you haven't already.
Brad, I miss theater too. When it comes back, which it must and will, if you have a chance to see only one show, make it Les Mis. I’ve seen many of your reactions, and can assure you be thrilled by It, learn from it, and cry, a lot. The themes, the musicality, all amazing. Lea is an icon, and this song, sung at the 25th anniversary production, is one of many Morissette-like moments in the show.
if your doing theater you should know her
Lea Salonga is incomparable singer... the best ever... proud to be a Filipino...
This is considered one of the iconic performances in musical theater history.
She’s the very first lead singer of Miss Saigon as Kim… and she started theater as Annie… Filipino Pride!!!!!
Pinoy pride our Miss Saigon...leah salonga🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭❤
Can’t believe you have not heard of Leah. Tony Award winner! Miss Saigon! Disney Princess-The singing voice of Mulan and Jasmine!Éponine and Fantine in the musical Les Misérables on Broadway, etc!
She is a disney legend. She is the original Kim in Miss Saigon. You have heard her voice as Mulan and Princess Jasmine. Unless you live in another planet. She is technically one of Broadway and West End theater's most legendary performers.
Oh my goodness! Can't believe this is the first time you heard Lea! She won the lead role of Kim for Broadway's Miss Saigon when she was only 18 yrs. old. Another gifted Filipino! You might enjoy her audition for Miss Saigon. It's on youtube: as are performances from the play-) You'd probably also enjoy watching Lea Salonga 43 yrs. of excellence czcams.com/video/npT6r7P95No/video.html
Try to react Lea salonga don't cry for me Argentina,a whole new world,sun and moon (miss saigon) movie in my mind
Miss Saigon and Les Miserables too.
Shes the voice behind Mulan and Jasmine in Aladdin
The riffs and runs intro was everythaang
Proud Filipino here💕💖🌹💐🇵🇭
the only disney icon voicing 2 disney princesses, Jasmine and Mulan.
also, tony and sir olivier awardee as kim in the original cast of miss saigon.
She really has a golden and angelic voice aside fro being brilliant performer and singer.
As a singer its not just singer a high pitch tone but of course you need to have the right tones and pitch. She us an icin because even at the age if 9 she sings the right tone
She is a Disney Princess. Whoever watched Milan, Alladin most surely have heard her.
Another Filipino Artist GOD given talent
Yes Brad...We're so proud of our Lea Salonga...
I Watched JoshGorban at MOA concert with Lea Salonga as guest, also please react to Lea's audition for Miss Saigon. Thank you so much for your great reactions.
Hoping for you to react also with her (Lea Salonga) duet with Il Divo singing "A Whole New World." Thank you! 💛
SHE IS ONE OF THE QUEEN OF THEATRE
You might also want to react to her recent cover of "Defying Gravity" from Globe Business.
P.S. Make sure to react to her cover FROM GLOBE BUSINESS or atleast with a logo of Globe Business at the right side, because that's the recent one. Thank you so much po! 😊💛
If you have done Broadway you should be familiar with Lea(Le-ya) Salonga who is a fantastic Broadway star and Tony winner. She is the original and the best Miss Saigon and she also played Eponine and Fontine in Les Mes.. strange coz everyone who is a Broadway fan knows who Lea is.. she is a legend!
Hi. You should react to Lea singing “I’d Give My Life For You”. She starred as a Vietnamese girl who falls in love with an American soldier in the original production of Miss Saigon.
First time?! I'm always surprised when I hear people say that about Lea, but I absolutely love watching someone experience her voice for the first time. :)
She pronounces her first name with a "long a": "Lay-uh" (not the usual "Lee-uh")
Movie in my mind anniversary performance with Rachel Ann go. From miss Saigon.
If you enjoyed this, please watch her performance of I Dreamed A Dream
She's a Tony awardee
Ah, On my Own by Lea should be in the discussion as the best Broadway song performance.....of all time.
She is a soprano sir Brad lower register insane
Please (you may have done now!) but “Movie in my Mind” from Miss Saigon… Lea Salonga is just unbelievably stunning as always!
My one in only Lea ,,,,,
Lea Salonga is a indeed a gift to Broadway and West End👍👍👍👍👍👍
@Brad Steele how about the 23rd anniv of A WHOLE NEW WORLD in GOOD Morning America?
You know she starred in Miss Saigon at 18 years of age
you can try watching her on my own performance during darren criss's party. it's impromptu yet it's so good
23rd anniversary of Aladdin. A whole new world.
and
A little fall of rain 10th anniv of Les Misables.