Aquino and Abunda Tonight: Did Lea ever have a 'bad performance'?

One of the mentors of The Voice of the Philippines, Ms. Lea Salonga shares her expertise about singing and her opinion about a "mentor-artist" kind of relationship.
She is also asked of her definition of a "bad performance" and if she has committed one.
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[@BrooklynDreaminCG]

I love the way she shifts accents depending where she is. She's just got a natural ear for sound. I've heard her speak English in 3 different accents: British, filipino, and American.

[@PerlyPerdomoP]

Is she also mixing another language???

[@juandenz2008]

Ha ha me too, I've commented on this on other videos. I don't think she uses the posh English accent any more though. On the more recent British interviews she just uses the American accent.

[@musicaltheatergeek79]

She had the English accent in 1988, when MISS SAIGON was in the works (it's evident in the 'making of' documentary) and when the play premiered in London. But then two years later, when it transferred to Broadway, she was already sporting an American accent, which she's kept ever since, even when she's interviewed in England. Methinks she chose to make permanent the American, so it would open more doors for her. British/Aussie actors also learn to master the American accent to get more roles in Hollywood. Most keep their natural accents, but then you have people like Portia de Rossi, who was born and raised in Australia, but has always sported an American accent professionally ever since she came on the scene in the '90s and even has it in her daily life. Charlize Theron is another who was born and raised in South Africa and whose first language is Afrikaans, but uses an American accent in everyday life and in her films. She had to teach herself to sound like that, she said, by watching lots of American TV/movies.

[@BrooklynDreaminCG]

Fascinating. I wish I could go into different accents! As far as Salonga goes, she's great. And I'm very excited and pleased that she is taking "Fun Home" to the Philipines.

[@okamuspanulirus9614]

Distinct sounds

[@FILINEWS]

At 1:55, Lea instructed Boy Abunda "Wait ha." I notice that Boy and Kris (especially) have a penchant for interrupting their guests in the middle of their speech.

[@FILINEWS]

1:05

[@hannileedatu449]

15 min ngalng pero minsan mas marami pang nauubos na oras si boy kakasalita kesa sa mga guests. just saying

[@decibelsanchez]

ALPHALAVA That's very true. When Demi went to the Philippines they're keep on interrupting her, and yah especially Kris.

[@sheikalmarabideinpagay1177]

Decibel Sanchez wala ng bago kay kris dun

[@cathgao]

Ilang minuto lang kasi talaga program nila noh.

[@jayred333]

Kris Aquino is unnaturally quiet in this Lea Salonga interview.

[@athenstar10]

She can't compete with Lea's mouth and wit.😁

[@eloisakook5305]

Hahaha

[@immanbell6943]

Aaaand you can almost see the idk maybe intimidation and uneasiness in Kris Aquino hahahaha

[@mjym1370]

Maybe she's a fan..

[@johnosam4681]

She is a fan, remember lea was on cory`s funeral. Her family has a great taste in music.

[@Courtenayennisvocalstudio]

1:27: Lea's great answer to if she prefers heart or technique, more, in a singer. 2:29: Lea's great description of what makes a bad performance, for her. Simple and wise thoughts, from a phenomenal singer.

[@perfectionisherdefinition4636]

Identity crisis... I am a female and Lea Salonga is my ultimate crush...

[@jillijewel8922]

Perfect answer from the most perfect performer I've ever followed. I don't think I've ever seen anyone better than her tbh~ Since childhood, I've felt you in every performance. Lea. So this is the secret to them.

[@silfredpalero]

Ayan kasi ang mga host ang hilig sumingit habang nagsasalita pa ang guests, nasabihan tuloy ni Miss Lea ng "wait lang ha" si Boy hahaha.

[@glaizagagui3242]

I doubt my self if I'm really straight after watching her. Such a witty and drop dead gorgeous lady!

[@helloitsme5676]

hey there co-dz fan 😂👋

[@lanycolanggo8406]

i also feel the same..

[@ALLshALLfALL06]

Rob is one lucky man

[@dyanjennica09]

Jesus, Lea is beautiful and so intelligent!

[@jeffersondelacruz5198]

please don't the name of the Lord in vain.

[@jeffersondelacruz5198]

Please don't use the name of the Lord in vain. thank you and God bless!

[@681726]

Poor performance due to ill health is understandable. Bad performance without heart is unforgivable. Love her professionalism.

[@cherinhalechantry8786]

I love Lea Salonga. When my daughter joins The Voice one day, I hope you turn your chair to her...

[@BennLuvsYou24]

The interviewers “interrupt” the guest when they think the question had already been answered. That’s a wise interviewer - he knows how to manage time and reins the conversation to the direction he intends for it to go. In TV shows, you can’t have the guest go on and on because time is money. If the guest is unable to answer concisely, sometimes the interviewer has to pivot and move on to the next question. It may sometimes sound disrespectful but that’s their job. Those who think interviewers are bad for interrupting when obviously points were already made, simply don’t know how to read the flow of the conversation. But there are also times when the interviewer misses the point being made by the guest and sometimes they get too excited over what the guest is saying and make unwise interruptions. Nobody’s perfect so before you attack these people who obviously got to where they are for being good at what they do, ask yourself first if you understand where they are coming from with their questions.

[@christinemolines6085]

perfectionist talaga si Lea salonga when it comes to singing at musical stage acting, in a good way. kaya marami siyang naiuuwing parangal sa pilipinas

[@chayjung]

Amazed at how Lea can switch her North American twang on and off depending on who she's talking to. Here you clearly hear her spot on with the Pinot accent on which she uses more often than not when she's here. Wala Lang lol galing niya kasi

[@tagaisla1993]

1:05. This goes to all Hosts and Interviewers: Please avoid interrupting the interviewee, that’s rudeness. Always show professionalism. There’s no point of asking questions when you don’t let the interviewee finish the talking. I don’t know if you are trying to impress the audience or you are bragging because it makes you feel that you are in command. Haha

[@darioabrador9085]

Pahiya si boy kalbo, idinaan na lang sa tawa kunwari lol

[@samueliv4251]

kris and lea are two people who I always listen everytime they speak

[@haroldkingsantiagosongs]

Kudos to you Miss Lea Salonga. Every singer really has to feel every song he/she sings. :).

[@miraquel2009]

Lea is favorite singer,performer,artist na may laman & puso, I met her during college days & watch her concert in Canada, She is one of the celebrity that I admire's a lot!!!

[@dimagna-ongbrothers562]

ms lea is super beautiful coach on the earth!!! we love you ms lea salonga

[@lindafukuyu5767]

Exactly, the bad performance is when you're singing but your heart is not there. You can't feel the song you're singing.

[@jela9706]

..and that's just the legendary Lea Salonga guys ❤❤❤

[@janineangelasoriano2411]

Ahahaha the 1st time i saw kris speechless, she just listen to Lea's talking....

[@perfectionisherdefinition4636]

Beauty at its finest❤

[@veronicadejesus4115]

Perfection is her definition It's PLASTIC SURGERY! IT'S A NOSE JOB AND SOME FACIAL LIFT! GUYS; PLEASE BE HONEST OR BUY A BINOCULAR IF YOU HAVE POOR EYESIGHT! HOW COULD YOU BE FOOLED?

[@Snufkinized]

It's funny how all that Kris can remark are stuff like, "Awww", "Ay, bongga", "Ay, wow", "Eh siyempre sasabihin niya 'yan kasi technically perfect na siya". Let's hear more substance please

[@liccakayama8057]

1:05 : Lea kasi is the type na pag talaga nagsasalita sya, she hates it when someone interrupts her. Dapat makinig ka lang while she talks. Sya lang ang magsasalita and after, yun pwede ka nang sumabat. Ito trivia ha. Sa isang concert ni Miss Lea, I remember watching there is somebody na nag guest and she shared her concert experiences tapos she mentioned that she appreciates the discipline and quiteness of Lea's audience. Sa lahat daw ng alam nyang concerts na napuntahan nya, (well locally, maybe) Lea's concert is the most na may ma disiplinang mga audience. She is one of the most respected singer. When she started to open her mouth, everyone kept their mouth shut and listens to her. Wala daw yung tipo ng audience na while the show is going on, there are these people who can't concentrate on their seat and will go in and out the rest room. 😂 And yes, btw I've been a fan of hers.

[@RonaldRobledo]

A bad performance is one where your heart is not in it. Very well said, Ms. Lea.

[@annae.2180]

si lea ang pinaka the best coach

[@reymondmounsel4467]

Sarah Geronimo

[@padreburgos2117]

@@reymondmounsel4467 oo nga wala namang napasikat yan🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@hana5915]

@@padreburgos2117 weh?

[@koalacruz787]

respect to the wisdom that lea imparts.

[@juandenz2008]

I'm not from the philippines so I'm wondering if people there normally mix English and a language like Tagalog in the same sentence in every day life ? Or do they normally just speak in one or the other ?

[@nochillhyta9084]

Well not all of us, but sometimes we used to talk like that especially there are other words which doesn't have any Filipino terms plus most of the Filipinos are really fluent when it comes to English.

[@jp3813]

It's called "Taglish". Some words or ideas are just more convenient to express in a different language depending on how the person thinks (ex: less syllables). It's most common in places near Manila where many people can understand English but are not necessarily fluent in it.

[@shesydjimlani9232]

That's normal to us.....it's called taglish. ...

[@BGMBANGYAY]

to answer the question weather we use English in mix with Filipino (Tagalog) in everyday life , we don't. ordinarily, we speak Filipino if we speak with a fellow and shift to English when called for and in formal settings or mix them up. but this is mundane to us to mix them up, after all English and Filipino are our official languages

[@BGMBANGYAY]

+bryan gabriel bangyay **whether

[@isaganiprado4874]

Haha.look at Kris...tameme kay Lea sa englisan! Yan ang tunay na beauty & brain with extra ordinary talent.

[@juntoledo1306]

Tameme sa englishan? Nagpapatawa ka ba? Lumaki si Kris sa America 😂

[@unclecedric331]

Jun toledo,how about lea salonga batang Broadway yan pag dating nya ng 18 nasa Broadway na yan bumebase kasi mas madami trabaho nya dun tsaka strict ang daddy ni lea

[@tine2835]

it’s beauty and brains not “brain” maka pintas ka din kay kris eh. Kris can speak english very fluently I don’t get why are you pitting these women against each other .

[@wig.8gles]

Just in case you dont don't know she was a valedictorian in High school.

[@Michael-qd3vd]

bugok

[@roseannasuncion5833]

I love Lea Salonga the real Legendary Singer Miss Saigon...Forever Idol kita...kahit sabi ng Iba dikana sikat...mahal parin kita when i was grade2 or 3 maybe nasa english book ka namin😍😍😍😍

[@exalkalibor924]

And this is why every person who tried to sing reflection the original still captures the heart of people from all ages.

[@TaeTae-sm1zr]

Napakatalino po si Ms Lea Salonga sobra po Valedictorian sya nung high school at super genius nya sa Twitter May mga tanong kami tas ang talino talaga😀

[@graxianess9785]

Agree with ms Lea. Singing should come from the heart.

[@lisbongomez8364]

My 2 fav.artists. Truly classic ,brain and beauty ⚘💖

[@venusdemilo1627]

When she sings, her voice touches your soul.

[@serenalee4383]

I admire you Lea !

[@kceles1582]

Pinakalike kong artists sa Philippines. Ms.Lea Salonga. Very natural and real!

[@acnixon]

Aww,Lea Salonga how can they not love you.

[@paualgamer2366]

between the 3, Lea is the best... Luckily Lea doesn't but inbbut those 2 but in, Lea didn't even finish her sentence! So much Respect in that!!!!! (Sarcasm) Its like they want to be the stars of the show.. Well, I came here for Lea

[@lylashah5284]

I love Lea ...strong woman

[@leasalongaismygirlfriend2548]

I love you Lea! Nakaw tingin Sumasabay sa hangin Sabihin mo sa akin Anong kailangan kong gawin Upang malapitan, mamasdan, at mahawakan Taglay mong kagandahan Abot kamay ang langit Gayumang taglay ng awit Abot kamay ang langit #OrangeAndLemons #AbotKamay

[@beautifulcreature01]

Yeah. Lea is correct. The heart you put to the song should be the first to consider before technicalities. That's why she those singers who express and not just to impress.

[@kassgray3465]

I strongly agree with Leah. You can teach all of the possible techniques to the students but if they don’t understand the power of Being one with the song, internalisation and story telling techniques it will not work magnificently. Those 3 are the best guides to achieve singing from the heart and those vocal techniques will come out in the surface naturally.

[@lardgreat1056]

i love you lea . . . . FOREVER ! ! !

[@amigo3245]

Lea is the Best ! Thanks for rooting Jason Dy too !

[@victorlorenzo5467]

I have watched Lea's other guestings on tv shows abroad and the hosts were often awestruck with her eloquence; they just listened to her. In fairness to Kris, she did not talk much 'coz they were discussing about music which was not her forte; she should have prepared beforehand, though, knowing Lea would be their guest. Anyway, nobody can beat Lea she's almost perfect. Kris is also in her own right. They are both my favorite artists.

[@rjmarqq]

shes a perfect singer

[@nancysalaysay5415]

Correct .. if you're confident with your talent .. enough .. Lea you're the best ..

[@jnozaki1]

Makes me wanna see Mulan again.

[@faizahasan3065]

ang ganda mo coach Lea!

[@gretchenrodriguez5477]

Lea Salonga = perfect

[@veronicadejesus4115]

Gretchen Rodriguez GOD ALONE IS PERFECT. Even Perfecto ( a male's name), isn't perfect. As an artist, Lea is stunning! Michael Jackson was the total package. He was the singer, dancer, great performer; innovative and beyond expectacular! No one beats the late Michael Jackson. 😣😥😥😥😥 SAD, GONE TOO, SOON. ONE OF HIS SONGS; TOO!

[@MarkNetwork-on5wj]

I agree

[@trent8002003]

Amazing how she switches to Filipino Eng!

[@musicaltheatergeek79]

How do you mean?

[@milton216]

i know!! when she is on broadway or doing interviews in america, she has her perfectly neutral american accent !

[@veronicadejesus4115]

She should speak in the manner, or as to how the English language's accent should be spoken, 'coz that's the right way. Otherwise, it's the corruption of the English language. People should learn what's right. Period. In doing so, everyone learns to be articulate.

[@dtmaravillajr]

Bihira ka na lang makanood ng ganitong intelligent discourse. Kapag ibang artist ang interview parang walang sense o kaya mema na lang. Sana magkaroon pa tayo ng maraming Lea Salonga sa Pilipinas.

[@annae.2180]

iloveyoupo miss lea

[@3yearsfromnow]

She's such a smart woman. She can change her accent according to the people she is with. I can tell she now is speaking with a Tagalog accent while in American shows, she certainly has a very native American accent.

[@licahregene9011]

best description: Genuine Attitude

[@janicealjon]

1:53 ang galing ni lea. She stays faithful even how successful she has become. Sad the hosts did not follow to that.

[@janicealjon]

2:57 the reason lea stays on top. She respects her audience 👍

[@emdarrentrinidad8398]

Lea and Kris is a super smart Ateneans when they talk.

[@reighmn]

lea is. but kris? definitely not.

[@Nationalist1896]

ateneo? pwe... not even on the top 200 university list in Asia

[@cianaestorninos492]

I never heard Kris Aquino quiet while on a talk show except with Lea Salonga. Amazing.... Lea is highly respected even with Kris. She thinks na angat si Lea sa kanya. Not just equal. Yong yaman ni Lea is all hard work. Kris, started with mana. I admire them both when I was young. Lea made a very good choices every time. Not only talented, intelligent OB Montessori valedictorian) but very smart.

[@ramilduma1844]

Miss leah..nais KO Po ipabatid sa inyo na ang pagboto ng tao..ay tama..bawal I fake o plastikin ang katotohanang estado sa buhay..dahil binigyan sila ng talent lalo pa siguro kung yumaman..ang katutuhanan bomoboto ang taong bayan dahil sa galing nila at di dahil mahirap cla..kitang kita namn Po DBA..umaangat sila sa contest na ito..common let's face it..

[@johnmardato-onbaldo1331]

magaling ito paborito ko ito si Miss Lea Salonga!!!

[@maureenhernandez701]

Ngppakatotoo lng c idol leah n dpat ang pgknta nnggaling s puso tma nmn cnv nia.

[@vinedee9428]

Lea, is my #1idol, love love

[@PinoyBidyo]

Alisah maybe young but her voice comes from her heart. It shouldn't be based on the fanbase of his/her coach. Its time for a female winner for The Voice of the Philippines. Mga madlang, gawin nyo ang tama. #VoteAlisah #TeamApl

[@fettuccine559]

Its onky 3 minutes but i learned a lot

[@ruffamaecasas7995]

I heard since before about singing Cinderella that Lea who sang it the when I saw that particular picture the impact it's you and after all thinking a flash with the name of paul

[@norifying]

tama nga naman si lea kaya gusto ko syang panoorin dahil bigay todo emotion nya....

[@brightdaysaheadofUs]

Mapapawow ka na lang sa mga sagot ni lea. Galing.

[@zleandro1881]

I want coach lea. Idol na kita

[@domalaonric]

Lea is a PRO.

[@veronicadejesus4115]

rick d She is now. Everyone starts with being an under-study and an amateur. Seldom; that someone starts a pro right away. Exposures and experiences are a must, so one becomes a pro.

[@stevenbenedict5075]

Ganda ni lea

[@rossgalan7457]

Yes. "Why do you call Me Lord, Lord" and don't have love (heart), what good is it for you?

[@manraizamaegallana2579]

Leah was right. Coz i'm a local singer here in cagayan de oro city.. i've been doing this job 12years with a heart and emo.. Agree with you leah

[@perfectionisherdefinition4636]

Beautiful gal!!!!!

[@fragment147]

Tama naman!

[@bethelmenil8786]

anointing Lea, anointing. if you have that one definitely God called you to do it.

[@destinyrose6101]

Sorry Kris, your English is not enough with Lea. Sorry Boy, you can't interrupt Lea

[@dex740]

It happens ALL the time! STOP interrupting your guests on the show. GAH, that's just horrible talk show hosting.

[@ryokohonda4619]

I honestly view lea salonga as the Michael Jackson of Broadway. She won't be forgotten

[@titaniaramos4737]

If a singer sings with a heart the audience can easily hooked to fhat song. Khit our Father lng ang song but when you sing with yoyr heart. Seems like Jesus coming down from heaven. Galing mag ecolain ni Ms, lea

[@maritesgarcia5769]

Hmmm my love! Love you idol :) woooo

[@krisornada4524]

Lagi kong naririning ang salitang dapat daw galing sa puso. Ano ba ang ibigsabihin nun?

[@ruffamaecasas7995]

head condition: resize by side and highly headed come up into inner head goes to top.

[@themixedtape9164]

That stare though 🙄

[@anneluhushan1152]

Tama naman lahat ng sinabi nya

[@lisliejars5192]

Sabi ni coach Lea ang pagkanta nasa puso may boses di ung awa.ayaw ko ng ganon sabi nia ...ganda ng voice ni Leah at jason dy.tuwang tuwa si kris hahahhah.

[@alenymous2822]

They’re talking about Christina Aguilera (Heart) and Beyonce (Technique). You can really say, as well, that technique is just in a corner of the stage, passion comes first. (Christina said this.)

[@alazjaw.8968]

beyoncé has both

[@gretchenrodriguez5477]

KAINLOVE KA TEH.

[@bingo3229]

She aged beautifully ❤

[@89althea]

Make up lang yan.. check mo siya ng wala 😄

[@zenethlaxa2359]

​@@89althea Dyan ka nagkakamali te. Tingnan mo sya ngayon. 52 years old kahit walang make up, she's perfectly fine parin.

[@divinafalco7133]

Galing tlaga ni Lea,matalino n,talented pa,at npaka professional nya,mgkaedad lng cla ni kris,preho ding february

[@reyearthmagicknight7773]

walang tao na perfect

[@nurserodel4510]

❤

[@ramilduma1844]

Si alisah kung ibinoboto ng sambayanan sa sobrang galing nia sa pagkanta..ito Po ay talento na di natin maipagkakaila..nagkataon LNG Po talaga na napunta sia sa mahirap na pamilya..yes I vote wise..because I vote alisah the voice quality..right..

[@misholhana4811]

Tama hindi kasalanan ni Alisah na naging mahirap sya, nagpakatotoo lang sya. Kaya lang minasama yon ng mga taong makikitid ang utak. :-) Di ako makaboto pero namigay ako ng load for her :-) Kasi sa lahat ng kalahok sya lang ang deserving pagaksayahan ng vote.

[@one.twentythree]

Misholhan A. yan si alisah ang perfect example ni lea na perfect sa technical, pero hindi mo naman maramdaman.

[@misholhana4811]

***** Kahit gaano sya kasikat sa ibang bansa kung lapastangan naman sya sa Diyos that's useless di nya madadala yang katanyagan na yan pag namatay sya. Naririnig mo ba sya kung pano sya magcomment? Para syang walang pinag aralan, mas daig nya pa ang mga kanto girl, makareact sya super sa kaOAhan lol. Hey narinig mo ba yong sinabi nya na ang boses ng Diyos lumalabas kay Leah P. Hello! :O THAT'S BLASPHEMY! at narinig mo rin ba yong karugtong ng comment nya na kung sino daw natouch ni Lord sa kanta ni Leah please vote daw :-( Hello :O Kung hindi ba sya mangmang eh hindi naman Praises song kinanta ni Leah P. so pano matatouch ang tao? Ito lang yan eh Si Lea "Blasphemy'' Salonga Sa kagustuhan nyang maipanalo si Leah P. nakuha nyang mag down ng ibang contestant, so sino ang lumabas na Cheap! ? Hello :O Get mo?¿

[@misholhana4811]

*****​ Hoy pareho kayo ni Lea Salonga na Anak ng Diablo. Bye wala akong panahon sa mga demon na katulad mo. DERP!

[@misholhana4811]

***** SABI NG MAS TANGA!!!!!!!!!! KEEP ON BABBLING DERP.

[@coachfranc5351]

hello lea??? DYNAMICS!

[@elyjrhonrubia5619]

The voice of the Philippine you can determine how many people like opm classic RMb rock and lite jazz and memorable songs because of voting

[@nongienong6900]

Amazing she can switch between two English accents.

[@ramilduma1844]

Ramdam ng sambayanan ang makatindig balahibong ginawa ni alisah nung finals..ang naisin niang manalo at ipakita sa sambayanan ang kanyang talento..grabe pusong puso ang ginamit niya...naiyak lahat kami sa pagkanta nia

[@kenyetha1496]

👍

[@gretchenrodriguez5477]

IDOL! Pretty, witty, sexy... LAHAT NA!!!!