Filipino Broadway star Lea Salonga is among other individuals who have received the Time Magazine\u2019s TIME100 Impact Awards for 2022.<\/p>\n
The TIME100 Impact Awards recognizes individuals, scientists, artists, activists, politicians, and CEO\u2019s, who have impacted the world as it moves forward. This acknowledges people who have done exceptional achievements in their respective industries.<\/p>\n
Aside from being the singing voices of \u201cPrincess Jasmine\u201d and \u201cMulan,\u201d Salonga was known for her award-winning first-ever international stage in Miss Saigon, where she played as Kim, the Vietnamise prostitute who fell in love with the American soldier.<\/p>\n
Salonga was also the first Asian to play Eponine in the famous musical, \u201cLes Miserables.\u201d Recently, Salonga has also starred in the musical-drama \u201cYellow Rose\u201d and the animated series \u201cCentaurworld\u201d. In 2006, she also returned to the show, but this time as Fantine.<\/p>\n
In 2018, Salonga went back on stage with \u201cOnce on This Island\u201d as Erzulie, the Goddess of Love. This Broadway show received positive feedback and earned Best Revival Of A Musical. The show also earned a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theater Album.<\/p>\n