Lea Salonga net worth is
$18 Million
Lea Salonga Wiki Biography
Born as María Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga on 22nd February 1971, in Manila The Philippines, Lea Salonga is a legendary actress and singer, best known to the world for giving the voice to Disney Princesses, most notably Cinderella, Jasmine and Mulan as well. She has also released ten studio albums, including “Small Voice” (1981), “Lea Salonga” (1993), “By Heart” (1999), and “Inspired” (2007), among others. Lea has been an active member of the entertainment industry since 1978.
Have you ever wondered how rich Lea Salonga is, as of late 2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Lea`s net worth is as high as $18 million, earned through her successful career in the entertainment industry. Lea has also achieved several notable acting credits on screen, including in “Redwood Curtain” (1995), among others.
Lea Salonga Net Worth $18 Million
Lea is a daughter of Feliciano Genuino Salonga and Maria Ligaya Acantara, and grew up in Manila. Discovered at a young age, Lea was thrown into showbiz when only seven, making her debut in the musical “The King and I” (1978) with Repertory Philippines, and just two years later, she was chosen for the role of Annie in the stage production of the same title. Lea received positive critiques, which only helped her to develop her career. During the 1980s, Lea was rather busy, acting on stage, screen and also recording two albums. Some of her most notable stage appearances include Rhodora in “The Bad Seed”, then Luisa in “The Fantasticks”, only to be selected to portray Kim in the stage production of “Miss Saigon”, resulting in her first appearance in the West End, receiving the Laurence Oliver Award for Best Actress in a Musical. Encouraged further, she continued playing Kim on Broadway from 1991 until 1993, and then again from 1999 until 2001. She received several prestigious awards, including the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, then Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical, Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Actress – Musical and Theatre World Award.
Throughout her career Lea has continued to feature on stage, and during the ‘90s made appearances in “Les Miserables” in 1993 and 1996, then in “My Fair Lady” (1994), and “They`re Playing Our Song” (1999-2000), among others. With the beginning of the new millennium, Lea stayed focused on stage, and played such characters as Catherine in “Proof” (2002), “Lizzie Fields in “Baby” (2004), then Cinderella in 2008, and Kei Kimura in “Allegiance” (2015-2016). Most recently she appeared in “Fun Home” as Helen Bechdel. Her net worth continued to grow too.
When it comes to her musical career, Lea’s first album came out in 1981, entitled “Small Voice”, and it was eventually achieved platinum status, which only increased Lea`s net worth. Seven years later, she released her second album, called “Lea”, which achieved triple platinum status, making Lea extremely popular in The Philippines. She continued to dominate the music scene during the ‘90s, with albums “Lea Salonga” (1993), which achieved eight times platinum status, then “I`d Like to Teach the World to Sing” (1997), “Lea… In Love” (1998) with six times platinum certification, and “By Heart” (1999), which achieved four times platinum status. Since then, she has released four albums, including the Christmas album “Lea Salonga: the Christmas Album” (2000), “Songs from The Screen” (2001), and “Lea Salonga: Your Songs (2009), sales of which have certainly added a considerable amount to her net worth. Lea is also recognized for her live performances, and so far has sung for such notable people as Bill Clinton, Queen Elizabeth II and George Bush, among others.
To speak further of her singing career, Lea has released cast recordings albums, which comprise songs sang in animated films by the Disney Princesses. These have also improved her wealth.
Regarding her personal life, Lea has been married to Robert Charles Chien since 2004; the couple has one child together.
Since 2010, Lea has been a Goodwill Ambassador for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
| Full Name | Lea Salonga |
| Net Worth | $18 Million |
| Date Of Birth | February 22, 1971 |
| Place Of Birth | Ermita, Philippines |
| Height | 5 ft 1 in (1.57 m) |
| Profession | Singer |
| Education | Fordham University, Ateneo de Manila University, University of the Philippines, Operation Brotherhood Montessori Center |
| Nationality | Philippine |
| Spouse | Robert Charles Chien (m. 2004) |
| Children | Nicole Beverly Chien |
| Parents | Ligaya Alcantara Imutan, Feliciano Genuino Salonga |
| Siblings | Gerard Salonga, Jeff Salonga, Shiela Salonga |
| Nicknames | Lea Salonga-Chien , Lea Salonga Chien , Lei , Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga , Pride of the Philippines , Tata , Manang |
| Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MsLeaSalonga |
| Twitter | https://twitter.com/msleasalonga |
| Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/msleasalonga/ |
| IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0758964/ |
| Allmusic | http://www.allmusic.com/artist/lea-salonga-mn0000788283 |
| Awards | Tony Award for Best Lead Actress in a Musical, Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical, Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical |
| Nominations | Awit Award for Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist, Awit Award for Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play, Awit Award for Best Inspirational/Religious Recording, A Whole New World, Reflection, We Could Be in Love |
| Movies | Aladdin, Mulan, My Neighbor Totoro, Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary, Mulan II, Les Misérables: The Dream Cast in Concert, Redwood Curtain, Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal, Pik pak boom, Tropang bulilit, Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams, Broadway 4D, Captain Barbell, Dea... |
| TV Shows | That's Entertainment, The Voice of the Philippines, The Voice Kids |
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| 1 | She has a small, deep dimple near the right corner of her mouth. It appears when she smiles. |
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| 1 | [In reaction to Manny Pacquiao's opposition on the Reproductive Health bill] His point, which is a valid point, is: 'We have access to contraception. Why do we still need the RH bill?' That's fine, but you have millions of pesos. What about a lot of your own constituents who have no access to it? |
| 2 | Couples or every citizen of age needs to be informed about this stuff. Both good and bad effects need to be given to married couples who want to control their family size but may not have the info. You can't just say gusto ko yung pill. You have to know how it will affect your body; you have to know what the side effects will be. There is a failure rate because of improper usage. But if you use it properly then you're able to prevent disease or unwanted pregnancy. And obviously you will not teach a nine-year-old how to put a condom up a banana. Anybody who says that is not thinking straight. |
| 3 | Because what's the use of all these contraceptives if you don't know how to use them? This kind of info needs to be transmitted to couples who are about to get married [and] couples that are married and want to control the number of children they want to have and to make them aware of the choices that are available to them. I mean, they could choose natural family planning if that's what they feel they should have. They could choose condoms or birth control pills as long as these options are available and make known that it's available, then they can make an educated decision. |
| 4 | My stand is that I am for it. I've been consistently supporting it. I can understand the arguments for and the arguments against RH Bill. There are many valid arguments on both sides and I can understand where everybody's coming from as far as what their belief system is. Basically, you have to go with what your conscience tells you and you would have to know what is right for you. Without trampling upon somebody else's belief. |
| 5 | I want every Filipino woman empowered with information regarding all options available to her regarding family planning. I want every Filipino to be armed with the right education regarding their bodies in the context of sex and reproduction; to exercise their free will in ensuring the quality of life based on their own personal, religious, and moral convictions and beliefs; and to have a fighting chance at a better life. |
| 6 | I'm probably one of the least ambitious people to ever walk the earth. Because I know the price that you have to pay. I know what that feels like at home in the Phillipines. I know what it's like to go shopping and have people stare at you. To not be able to go places because your safety is threatened. I quite enjoy the anonymity I have here--being recognized for my work but still be able to walk down the street and go shopping and be undisturbed and have my privacy respected. And that's not always the case at home. I appreciate the level of celebrity I've achieved at home, but I'm someone who doesn't do well with it. |
| 7 | I just refuse to date actors. I've done that, and I don't want to do that anymore. It's just the stress of traveling and being away from each other so much. |
| 8 | And if you really believe in your heart of hearts that you have the talent, go for it. But you've got to make sure you really have the talent. I was watching that TV show, American Idol, and they were showing these auditions. The contestants think in their heart that they're talented, and the judges would say, 'You are appalling. You cannot sing.' And I painfully had to agree. But they really believe that they have something. You need a very objective person to say you've got talent. |
| 9 | Love your enemies... it's not always an easy tenet to live by... and I have more often than not been inclined to wish my enemies ill than well. |
| 10 | If you ain't got nothing nice to say, just shut the f*** up. |
| 11 | I have no inner monologue. |
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| 1 | Currently playing the role of Fantine in the musical revival of "Les Miserables" at the Broadhurst Theatre on Broadway. [March 2007] |
| 2 | Lea gave birth to her daughter, Nicole Beverly, a little past noon on May 16, 2006 in Alabang, Muntinlupa City. She was 6.10 pounds and 49 centimeters long. [May 2006] |
| 3 | Enjoying the newly wedded life with husband Rob in Los Angeles. [February 2004] |
| 4 | New York, NY, USA: Preparation for New Broadway Musical, Allegiance, to begin in 2012. [2011] |
| 5 | playing Mei-Li in the Broadway revival of Flower Drum Song [September 2002] |
| 6 | Gave birth to her first child with husband Robert, daughter Nicole Beverly, on May 16th, 2006 in Manila. The baby weighed in at 6 lbs, 10 oz. |
| 7 | Uses the name "Manang" as her Internet chat code name. Manang means elder/eldest sister in Ilonggo (her mother's dialect). |
| 8 | Made her concert debut at the prestigious Carnegie Hall on November 7, 2005. |
| 9 | Was the first full-blooded Filipina to have won the Olivier (1990), and the Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Theatre World Awards (1991) for Best Actress in a Musical for her work in "Miss Saigon". |
| 10 | The first Filipina ever to win the prestigious Tony Award for her role as Kim in the Broadway Musical "Miss Saigon" |
| 11 | Briefly attended Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines (mid-1988 - early 1989) in a pre-med course. She initially thought she wanted to be a dermatologist. Took two courses [one in Philosophy and the other in European History] at Fordham University's Lincoln Center campus in Manhattan during Spring semester, 2000. |
| 12 | For the longest time, her dream role was Eva Perón in the musical Evita. |
| 13 | Bought herself a white Lexus IS300 E-Shift Sedan with ivory interior on her birthday in 2002. |
| 14 | Has an adopted sister, Shiela. |
| 15 | Brother, Gerard Salonga, arranges all Lea's music. He is a multi-talented musician and symphony orchestra conductor. He is presently head of the music and audio department at Carmel House Studios (www.gc4.com) and conductor of the Global Studio Orchestra. |
| 16 | Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the world. [1991] |
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Actress
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| George Takei's Allegiance | 2016 | | Kei Kimura |
| Miss Saigon: 25th Anniversary | 2016 | | Kim (finale) |
| Crazy Ex-Girlfriend | 2016 | TV Series | Aunt Myrna |
| Sofia the First | 2013-2014 | TV Series | Mulan Princess Jasmine |
| Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary | 2010 | TV Movie | Fantine |
| Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams | 2007 | Video | Jasmine (singing voice, uncredited) |
| Mulan II | 2004 | Video | Mulan (singing voice) |
| Sing Along Songs: Disney Princess - Once Upon a Dream | 2004 | Video short | Jasmine / Mulan |
| Johnny Bravo | 2004 | TV Series | Princess / Princess #1 |
| ER | 2001 | TV Series | Amparo |
| Aladdin in Nasira's Revenge | 2001 | Video Game | Princess Jasmine (singing voice) |
| Mulan | 1998 | | Mulan (singing voice) |
| Aladdin on Ice | 1995 | TV Movie | Jasmine (singing voice, uncredited) |
| Sana maulit muli | 1995 | | Agnes |
| Redwood Curtain | 1995 | TV Movie | Geri Riordan |
| Aladdin Activity Center | 1994 | Video Game | Jasmine (singing voice) |
| Olsen Twins Mother's Day Special | 1993 | TV Movie | Singer |
| Bakit labis kitang mahal | 1992 | | Sandy |
| Aladdin | 1992 | | Jasmine (singing voice, uncredited) |
| Dear Diary | 1989 | | Lenny Tacorda (segment "Dear Killer") |
| Pik pak boom | 1988 | | Rosie |
| My Neighbor Totoro | 1988 | | Mrs. Kusakabe (English version, voice) |
| Captain Barbell | 1986 | | Rosemarie |
| Ninja Kids | 1986 | | Yoko |
| Like Father, Like Son | 1985 | | Angela |
| Tropang bulilit | 1981 | | Lisa |
| As the World Turns | 1956 | TV Series | Lien Hughes #2 (2001, 2003) |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Crazy Ex-Girlfriend | 2016 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Sofia the First | 2013-2014 | TV Series performer - 2 episodes | |
| The Voice of the Philippines | 2013 | TV Series performer - 3 episodes | |
| The Filthy Frank Show | 2012 | TV Series short performer - 2 episodes | |
| Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary | 2010 | TV Movie performer: "At the End of the Day", "I Dreamed a Dream", "Lovely Ladies" uncredited, "Fantine's Arrest", "Come to Me", "Valjean's Death" | |
| Dayo | 2008 | performer: "Lipad" | |
| Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams | 2007 | Video performer: "Peacock Princess", "I've Got My Eyes On You" - as Lea Solonga | |
| Mulan II | 2004 | Video performer: "Lesson Number One" | |
| Johnny Bravo | 2004 | TV Series performer - 2 episodes | |
| Lea Salonga Live | 2003 | Video documentary performer: "Someone's Waiting For You", "Something's Comin'", "Even If", "Carpenters Medley", "Happiness", "Sunlight", "Can We Just Stop and Talk Awhile", "Disney Medley", "Sun and Moon", "Last Night of the World", "On My Own", "Don't Know What To Do, Don't Know What To Say", "You Must Love Me", "Imagine", "True Colors", "Streisand Medley", "The Journey", "One Voice", "Tomorrow" | |
| The 56th Annual Tony Awards | 2002 | TV Special performer: "I Enjoy Being a Girl", "There Is Nothin' Like a Dame", "The Surrey with the Fringe on Top", "Mountain Greenery", "I'm Gonna Wash that Man Right Outa My Hair" | |
| The Broadway Concert | 2002 | Video documentary performer: "Maybe", "I Can See It", "I've Never Been In Love Before", "I Enjoy Being A Girl", "Love, Look Away", "Andrew Lloyd Webber Medley", "Someone Else's Story", "Nothing", "You'll Never Get Away From Me / Wherever We Go", "Too Much For One Heart", "Where Is Love", "As Long As He Needs Me", "Someone To Watch Over Me", "Someone Like You", "Something Wonderful", "Being Alive" | |
| Mulan | 1998 | performer: "Honor to Us All", "Reflection", "I'll Make a Man Out of You", "A Girl Worth Fighting For" | |
| People: A Musical Celebration | 1995 | TV Movie performer: "How Wonderful We Are" | |
| Great Performances | 1995 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Baywatch | 1994 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| The 65th Annual Academy Awards | 1993 | TV Special performer: "A Whole New World" | |
| Bakit labis kitang mahal | 1992 | performer: "Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal" | |
| Aladdin | 1992 | performer: "A Whole New World" 1992 | |
| Pik pak boom | 1988 | performer: "Anything For You" | |
Music Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
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| Dayo | 2008 | performer: theme song | |
| Aladdin | 1992 | singing voice | |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
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| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1991 | TV Series | Herself |
| The 45th Annual Tony Awards | 1991 | TV Special | Herself - Winner: Best Leading Actress in a Musical |
| The Heat Is On | 1989 | TV Movie documentary | Herself (Kim) |
| That's Entertainment | 1986 | TV Series | Herself |
| Broadway: The Next Generation | 2018 | Documentary filming | Herself |
| Good Morning America | 1992-2015 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| Kababayan Today | 2015 | TV Series | Herself |
| Breakfast | 2014 | TV Series | Herself |
| Lea Salonga: Live from Jazz at Lincoln Center | 2014 | Video | Herself |
| To Be Takei | 2014 | Documentary | Herself |
| The Voice of the Philippines | 2013 | TV Series | Herself - Coach |
| Show People with Paul Wontorek | 2011-2013 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Broadway.com Show | 2013 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Song That Changed My Life | 2012 | TV Series | Herself |
| Miss Universe 2011 | 2011 | TV Special | Herself - Judge |
| Kababayan LA | 2010 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Wendy Williams Show | 2010 | TV Series | Herself |
| My Neighbor Totoro: Behind the Microphone | 2010 | Video short | Herself |
| My Neighbor Totoro: The Totoro Experience | 2010 | Video documentary short | Mother |
| The 100 Greatest Musicals | 2003 | TV Movie documentary | Herself |
| Lea Salonga Live | 2003 | Video documentary | Herself-Performer |
| Working in the Theatre | 1999-2002 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
| Falling in Love: A Richard Rodgers Tribute | 2002 | TV Movie | Herself |
| The 56th Annual Tony Awards | 2002 | TV Special | Herself - Performer |
| The Broadway Concert | 2002 | Video documentary | Herself-Performer |
| The Rosie O'Donnell Show | 1999 | TV Series | Herself |
| Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh | 1998 | TV Special documentary | Kim / Eponine |
| Great Performances | 1995 | TV Series | Eponine |
| The 22nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards | 1995 | TV Special | Herself |
| The King and I: Recording a Hollywood Dream | 1993 | TV Movie documentary | Herself |
| A Musical Christmas at Walt Disney World | 1993 | TV Special | Herself |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 1993 | TV Series | Herself - Musical Guest |
| Reading Rainbow | 1993 | TV Series | Herself |
| Bob Hope: The First 90 Years | 1993 | TV Movie documentary | Herself |
| The 65th Annual Academy Awards | 1993 | TV Special | Herself |
| The Geraldo Rivera Show | 1993 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Making of 'Aladdin': A Whole New World | 1992 | TV Movie documentary | Herself |
Archive Footage
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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| 2008 | Festival Prize | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Theme Song | Dayo (2008) |
| 2005 | Golden Artist Award | FAMAS Awards | | |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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| 2009 | Golden Screen Award | Golden Screen Awards, Philippines | Best Original Song | Dayo (2008) |
| 1999 | OFTA Film Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Music, Original Song | Mulan (1998) |
| 1996 | FAMAS Award | FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | Sana maulit muli (1995) |
| 1996 | Gawad Urian Award | Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktres) | Sana maulit muli (1995) |
| 1982 | FAMAS Award | FAMAS Awards | Best Child Actress | Tropang bulilit (1981) |
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