February 2012
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Backstory: Through the years...
By Lea Salonga February 23, 2012 Philippine Daily Inquirer
I turned 41 yesterday! Years ago, I promised myself I would never hide my age, and that I would greet each birthday with excitement. Besides, given that my career dates back to when dinosaurs ruled the earth (he-he), I wouldn’t be able to deny how old I am, anyway. Might as well celebrate with revelry!
This vow has given me reason to...
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lightsthatshowme asked: Sorry I am liking/Reblogging practically all of your stuff haha! But it's all so good! Thank you for your blog :)
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Anonymous asked: I'm going through your blog, and I saw that you have met Lea!! (jealous!) I just want to ask what she was like when you met her? Nice? Chatty? Even more beautiful in real life? Sorry, I'm very intrigued!! lovely blog by the way :)
Anonymous asked: Hey! I just wanted to say I am so thankful for your blog! I've recently fallen in love with particularly Miss Saigon again and can't get enough of Lea Salonga! So thank you for your blog, it's amazing!
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Backstory: Memorable proposals
By Lea Salonga February 15, 2012 The Philippine Daily Inquirer
It’s officially Valentine’s Day as I write this, having just received from my husband Rob his “Day of Hearts” gifts: a dozen red Ecuadorian roses for me, and a small bucket of pink carnations for Nicole.
We also got small, do-it-yourself toys that Rob got from Bungalow 300, a cute home store on Buencamino St. in Alabang, just off...
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Backstory: Singers who just can’t sing
By Lea Salonga Philippine Daily Inquirer February 8, 2012
A friend recently lamented that watching TV had turned an otherwise perfect day into a nightmare. He had spent an afternoon enduring poor renditions of pop songs. I didn’t see the show—my afternoons are usually spent watching cartoons with my daughter—so I can’t say how it went.
But I trust my friend, and I commiserate with him. No one...
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Backstory: Random thoughts and a plea for artists
By Lea Salonga February 2, 2012 Philippine Daily Inquirer
I am happy to report that my daughter Nicole is back to riding her scooter, thanks to brand-new protective gear courtesy of her uncle Victor Lirio. Her skinned elbow is all fine and good, but something I wouldn’t want her to experience again.
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She had her first ballet evaluation today. She’s at the most basic level possible, but...
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January 2012
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“I wouldn’t mind playing Darren Criss’s mom (on...
- Lea Salonga (x)
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Backstory: It takes time to get better at anything
By Lea Salonga January 25, 2012 Philippine Daily Inquirer
A few days ago, I tweeted that I had become that mom: the one who shuttles her kid to and from activities throughout the week. The one that my own mother was, back in my prepubescent days, when she took me to tapings, recording sessions, dance classes and theater rehearsals. It’s my turn now to take Nicole to art classes, swimming and...
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Watchanightmarefantasmic:
A Whole New World (Recording Session) || Brad Kane & Lea Salonga
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Backstory: I just know it is really more fun here
By Lea Salonga January 19, 2012 Philippine Daily Inquirer
In late 2003, I was privileged to be part of a Department of Tourism (DOT) campaign to urge Filipinos to visit more of our beloved country.
“Tara Na, Biyahe Tayo,” written by Rico Blanco and Mike Villegas, gathered 27 music artists who donated time and talent for the “Wow Philippines” campaign.
A new campaign was recently launched, with...
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Directline: Lea back on Philippine stage
By Boy Abunda January 14, 2012 The Philippine Star
To this writer, Lea Salonga should be a National Artist. She should be officially nominated and if age is an impediment because some might say that she’s too young to be one, then she should be an exception. After all, she has broken glass ceilings that paved the way for actors who are now performing in the biggest theaters around the world.
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Backstory: Games and voices
By Lea Salonga January 11, 2012 Philippine Daily Inquirer
Over the last few weeks since coming home, I’ve rekindled my on-and-off love affair with video games—most notably, my Xbox 360 and what has become my favorite game, “Batman: Arkham City” (as well as its predecessor, “Batman: Arkham Asylum”).
One of the best features of the game is that after a long and arduous lump of time spent playing,...
msaarondeborja asked: Hello! I was wondering if maybe you can update us with regard to the tickets for God of Carnage? I would really like to reserve for one as soon as I can. I've been Googling incessantly but I'm afraid that it might slip my mind as the date approaches. Thank you so much! :)
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