Lea has barely aged! incredible asian genes!!! amazing! beautiful asian women.
@Hiprockdiva18 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@darboni94056 жыл бұрын
eating fresh veggies and fruits and having a lot of coconut here because the coconut oil is good in skin to delay aging
@chessmaster98425 жыл бұрын
American and Europian likes to eat burgers and pizza that is why they looked old quickly.
@chessmaster98425 жыл бұрын
Discipline, Diet plus a lot of good doctor for facial beautification in the Philippines like Dra. Belo.
@lourdes861795 жыл бұрын
@@chessmaster9842 Lea not having that enhancement she so discipline .
@bryantpark8810 жыл бұрын
Lea is a living national treasure! I can't think of any Filipino artist who has achieved so much at such a young age and continues to bring honor and pride to Filipinos and Southeast Asians as well. Thanks for representing us well :)
@makuletreg1510 жыл бұрын
She doesn't represent Filipinos, she represents people who worked hard on their craft that's why she became one of the best singers in west-end.
@grayfullbaster32469 жыл бұрын
+ralph I'm filipino and I approve your statement
@justme74104 жыл бұрын
She’s under represented in the Philippines. Most Filipinos don’t appreciate Musicals that much and being a sopranos is basically the singing standard in the Philippines :\
@beybeyrizz3 жыл бұрын
@@justme7410 nope. Being a belter is the standard. Regine Velasquez isn't even a soprano yet everyone who belts like her seems to be the more talented and celebrated ones.
@dominiquepocopio7773 жыл бұрын
@@justme7410 FR
@seventysixtrombones19 жыл бұрын
Lea still looks young and very pretty.She should be 43 years old now.
@plaidissogay023 жыл бұрын
She'll be turning 50 next year I think.
@Chaser255610 жыл бұрын
Lea is the diva that you will love for an eternity
@princess29ANGELLYNN8 жыл бұрын
Lea is so gifted. I mean listen how she speaks. She has a very good american/british accent though she grew up in the Philippines. #onlylea
@labellavita127 жыл бұрын
Love the hashtag
@lolitahaze025 жыл бұрын
Work in a call center take calls for a year you'll be able to do that.
@lourdes861795 жыл бұрын
@@lolitahaze02 when she audition for kim at age 16 she already has British accent it's a talent.
@jessboo1734 жыл бұрын
Some people just have flexible tongue. I'm from an asian country too and lots of my friends speak perfect english since middle school. And not to mention they also have local dialect which you might think is similar to our official language but i'll warn you, it's not.
@azumi1494 жыл бұрын
@@lolitahaze02 I can still tell if they're Filipinos or not. LOL
@kristingatpo80810 жыл бұрын
lea's got humor in almost all her interviews or speech, im amazed.
@yyg46323 жыл бұрын
shes so intelligent, funny people are usually smart
@echobonx41182 жыл бұрын
Do you know other else was born ang grew up in Philippines that can speak fluently in english with that accent same as leah? Deym leah is so brilliant and one of a kind Int. Artist in Phil
@broadwaymike928 жыл бұрын
Did you know: Eva Noblezada's aunt Annette Cauld was part of the original Broadway cast. She was initally in the Ensemble and was the Kim alternate. She then took over fulltime when Lea Salonga left. Cauld is also well known for playing Celina (the dance teacher) on Sesame Street. It runs in the family.
@labellavita127 жыл бұрын
And Eva is also part Filipino... Also Filipino's are Jon jon and Rachelle ann and the kim's understudy and alternate
@nayomihokaido60587 жыл бұрын
Eva's accent is American....but her face especially her nose is 100% Filipino. You can't deny it. Hahaha
@solangegarnier74737 жыл бұрын
Nayomi Hokaido she's born in america. & she's only half
@buchiacho24266 жыл бұрын
It's Calud not Cauld:)
@faftc-rcompany28005 жыл бұрын
As long as we have Lea we don’t need an Eva in the Philippines no one knows her in the Philippines She’s an American and never a Filipino and we are very fine with it
@emmathiele81935 жыл бұрын
not enough of these comments are about eva and i just wanna say she is a queen and i love her
@SAJEETV8 жыл бұрын
Lea is always a Legend...
@mikemendoza83559 жыл бұрын
''Honey, they're not gonna remember you for the bikini, they're gonna remember you for when you shoot yourself at the end of the show.'' What a way to reassure his conscious daughter like that! XD
@jgreen669 жыл бұрын
To break a shock, sometimes you need a bigger shock as it makes the first look puny. It worked for Lea as the dad turned the situation quite comical. Brilliant dad!
@yyg46323 жыл бұрын
I love when Lea said "no we need to say that, it WAS 25 years ago" It's not an insult for a woman to age loll and she knows it
@Olivianorwayyy Жыл бұрын
Is wrong to use s another lady from ojillioines to fastavgift role ss vietnamese lady
@thannypadlan5 жыл бұрын
am i the only one who thinks that the search for 2014 miss saigon is more of a search for a new lea rather than a new kim ? hahaha !!!
@johneduardoctavianoiv97495 жыл бұрын
Obviously, the stars in the universe conspired to make Lea a rare gem when she was born. Look at her list of achievements in music industry. It's so overwhelming.
@eustacehendrix96593 жыл бұрын
The only lucky part on her journey was when Cameron and friends didn't find a Kim after so many auditions. Everything else was hard work.
@hotnaked22245 жыл бұрын
The Original Kim, Ms. Lea Salonga❤❤
@musicaltheatergeek799 жыл бұрын
It's so weird to hear Lea Salonga speak in an American accent in this, because in the MISS SAIGON documentary THE HEAT IS ON, she had a British accent.
@purdudan9 жыл бұрын
+musicaltheatergeek79 She can do many accents, she was doing it to please the creative team and to fit in, as she said, the experience with the creative team was like "pleasing your fathers" as she was young and inexperienced. Now, she doesn't put on an accent and uses her natural accent which does come off very American.
@labellavita127 жыл бұрын
To fit in? You got it wrong dude.. She said she got a great set of ears and can easily pick up an accent or learn a song quickly without even knowing and trying... Her accent change depends on where she is.. She answered that already and she said that not to ask her to sound with the british accent bcos she can't do it anymore.
@whatevergoesforme51296 жыл бұрын
Lea can switch accents. She has that gift but her real accent is more American since the Philippines was colonized by the Americans and schools for the rich (though Lea did not come from a rich family...I do know her family history), where Lea got her education tend to teach the American accent.
@OsoMarie93005 жыл бұрын
She can do British accent but she is more comfortable in neutral American accent. She knows when to use those accents.
@anjaplushenka59954 жыл бұрын
*She is Filipino. Thus, she can adapt rather very quickly and excellently.*
@annnee64095 жыл бұрын
They're both such sweeties. It's my first time seeing Lea Salonga in an interview, she's as sweet as I imagined her and such a legend.
@lilysoliman4 жыл бұрын
Look at how Lea sits, how she talks and her facial expressions. Woman with a class...
@rdb618610 жыл бұрын
lea salonga is so beautiful and talented
@amsterdam8 жыл бұрын
My favorite ms. Saigon lea salonga
@bookseatnerds8 жыл бұрын
Just saw this with Eva and she killed it. Lea did an amazing version of Kim and Eva's version was also so so good!
@alphonse59353 жыл бұрын
I agree Eva is a powerhouse as well.i hope Eva would return to WestEnd and play the role of Kim again. Too bad when i arrived in the UK i missed it just like months..
@CocotheNut10 жыл бұрын
LOVE Lea! I didn't think any other actress would do it for me, but Eva is a wonderful Kim!! :)
@snurpsd46883 жыл бұрын
Ms. Lea Salonga- you're a legend. You're a gem. Great to see Eva also. Filipino talents!!!
@laurenspiers922110 жыл бұрын
I went down to London to see the new one and it's incredible oh Jesus
@labellavita129 жыл бұрын
I love Lea.. I love Lea.. I love Lea Salonga.. Have i told you that i love Lea?? Well she's my only Kim.
@amnigma23428 жыл бұрын
+Rodney Copperbottom Yeah! She's so good and awesome and great that it sucks.
@ryucharie338 жыл бұрын
+Rodney Copperbottom you just got hit lok
@Yan-vl6hj4 жыл бұрын
How I wish Lea is still Kim in Ms. Saigon! I was only in high school when Ms. Saigon was played in the Philippines... 😔
@gmoleta16627 жыл бұрын
Before 17 years old: lea salonga Through the years: THE international legend, LEA SALONGA 🔥🇵🇭👸🏻😍
@pallafox10 жыл бұрын
What's really thought provoking here is that Eva wasn't even born when the Original Miss Saigon was held in the West End.
@bonjovm7 жыл бұрын
I agree with Harriet, I'm Filipino and I say lets give the new Kim a chance like Arnel Pineda in Journey. Its enough that Lea started it :) !
@007Stalled10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this upload. Lea Salonga singing "I Had A Dream" on the BluRay of the 25th Anniversary of Les Mis is one of the best performances of any song I have ever seen. I highly recommend it if you haven't already got it.
@musicaltheatergeek799 жыл бұрын
+007Stalled the song is called "I Dreamed a Dream." "I Have a Dream" is from MAMMA MIA!
@SvMykolas Жыл бұрын
Lea is Kim and will always be the standard. She is the gold standard nobody can come close to. She was the gem they found after traveling through the whole wolrd, and she became the brilliant that keeps shining bright as ever.
@haroldkingsantiagosongs5 жыл бұрын
The Philippines Conquers The World with Beauty, Singing Voice, Humor, Humility & Intelligence.. Can't wait to watch their upcomibg Movie entitled "Yellow Rose". 💖💖💖😊🙏.
@lynd.79784 жыл бұрын
Still Lea Salonga is my favorite. She’s a Legend ❤️❤️❤️
@prophetmadonna37449 жыл бұрын
Lea grew up in Asia and in Philippine showbiz... HER DICTION ALONE is amazing... she speaks English better than the average native speakers of English. She command of the English language itself is Talent. She owns the language and the culture even if she grew up in Asia. So all these morons who define NATIVE SPEAKERS of English as people from New Zealand and South Africa and some other countries only are IGNORANT.
@smashinkelsey8 жыл бұрын
You are so right, sir!
@kencv94007 жыл бұрын
Her command of the english language..
@mergonzaga22716 жыл бұрын
Because in Philippines where I came from, if you are from well-off or very wealthy family, they speak English with an American twang while the poor like me, we only speak English in classrooms and wrong grammar is a mortal sin. If you are not rich and you speak English, Filipinos will raise their eyebrows and you will be ridiculed for wrong grammar. Lea only started speaking tagalog when she was beginning to do film. She needs to attract the ordinary folks unlike theater you can be highbrow unlike film industry it is for the "masses".
@whatevergoesforme51296 жыл бұрын
@@mergonzaga2271 Actually, Lea does not come from a rich family. I know her family history. Listen to how her mother, Ligaya, speaks. However, Lea's mother knew how to make her daughter fluent in the English language by enrolling Lea in good schools for the rich, forcing Lea to listen to English songs (particularly musicals and Disney songs) only, forcing Lea to watch English films only so that Lea will be more native-like. Lea can speak Filipino but years of being forced by her mom to always use English honed in Lea's English language skills.
@lourdes861795 жыл бұрын
FYI I live here in the south in the US , Georgia different speaking of English so slang you can't understand like how are you ? Their is howday. In the west area like Montana they speak English clearly.
@nadcallievlog98922 жыл бұрын
So proud of Leah Salonga she’s a Theatre Legend around the World.
@edenlacambra57895 жыл бұрын
Lea is always amazing in all her interviews. I rarely or I haven't heard her ever say Ammmm during interviews. She's really eloquent
@wayfaringshaman4 жыл бұрын
Makapag-mano lang talaga ako kay Gng. Lea Salonga, masaya na ako sa buhay ko.
@jonalynpimentel44374 жыл бұрын
Ma'am Lea Salonga, always a legend.
@chompet1238 жыл бұрын
omg i got spoiled.. i honestly have never seen the show. :(
@labellavita127 жыл бұрын
You don't know the whole story.. So you watch first.. The musical is already here on yt
@lswandito6 жыл бұрын
Get the Blue Ray dvd
@Protactiny6 жыл бұрын
Awwww. She really shoots herself in the end.
@julietarnaldoebin92874 жыл бұрын
I love Lea she a multi talented artist Well I don't really care what accent she used What I knew she can change d her accent regarding what country interview her . So she's perfect for me 💞
@wilmamilotejero54797 жыл бұрын
Lea, you are so smart and classy and smart..
@shaielbo7 жыл бұрын
They're like mother and daughter ❤
@zoeisabelle21602 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure they are mother and daughter in Yellow Rose (the new film Eva and Lea star in)
@lauramackenzie11578 жыл бұрын
Love these two. Both so talented!!!
@maximilianc98974 жыл бұрын
Lea looks so young. Eva and her could be sisters.
@beckiejbrown8 жыл бұрын
I didn't know the ending, oh what a spoiler!!! :(
@adammendelski7878 жыл бұрын
I know, right? I am so glad I watched the Musical first, before this interview. I would be furious otherwise. Although, like Lea said, shame on you (and me too), if you haven`t known the story, as the show has been around for 27 years now
@labellavita127 жыл бұрын
Watch the whole musical to know why... That was 25 years ago. Not a new musical... A lot of oeople know that already.
@jasonlicos4 жыл бұрын
I haven't finish it yet. I'm halfway through.
@patriciaegan814910 жыл бұрын
"jokes" not needed. Real story, beautiful voices displaying real life. Let's keep it this way. Ms. Siagon was one of the reasons people from everywhere became aware of this part of history. p.s. I'll remember the cast for the gift you gave back of bringing awareness to a very important part of world history.
@airamaepacheco86817 жыл бұрын
In my opinion, Eva's voice is not "Miss Saigon type". When I watched MS 2k14 and heard her voice, it's a bit RnB type. Not the classical type. Even Rachelle Ann Go, she had too many curly tunes. Original cast still the best.
@whatevergoesforme51296 жыл бұрын
I agree but many people of this generation like the belting technique of pop singers.
@johneduardoctavianoiv97495 жыл бұрын
So, I guess that would be a room for improvement for them then. Aw. Lea spent most of her developing years as kid singing musical theater songs. So, no wonder why she strictly sings the song based on how those songs were writtem. I heard Lea sings pop or RNB songs, but in "straightforward" way which is good for me. If we're going to compare it to food, being her as a cook, she makes the food easier to digest. 🤭
@vicentehizon62024 жыл бұрын
Lea and Eva look like mother and daughter.
@jegilvan7 жыл бұрын
lea salonga looks like holly marie combs.. :)
@eduardochavacano4 жыл бұрын
Exactly. I thought Im the only one who says that or you probably read my comment somewhere. More like they have the same aura. Because Shanen Doherty looks more Filipino than Holly.
@jujinoosushi41564 жыл бұрын
Lea is everyone’s favorite and idol when it comes to her achievements. But sometimes she sounds too confident in speaking, which many Filipinos don’t really like. But she has all the right to be an overconfident person! 👏👏👏
@Thom59723 жыл бұрын
Yes she has every right. With Olivier and Tony awards, yes may karapatan siya.
@lizabethfernandez3046 Жыл бұрын
i've seen Miss Saigon twice (In Broadway and in the Philippines) both with Lea as KIM. I cried both times.
@fritzg.24825 жыл бұрын
I've seen ms. Saigon several times. It was really God! Like i wanna sing all day with them. Belting my lungs out. Lol. Cant tho.
@tomgallowitz44649 жыл бұрын
It's coming back to Broadway in 2017 with Eva and Jon Jon.
@tomgallowitz44648 жыл бұрын
+Jim Tiongson Newsflash she is, it's been confirmed, are you sure it's not the alternate?
@tomgallowitz44648 жыл бұрын
+Jim Tiongson Sorry buts been confirmed, quit being delusional. Are you sure you weren't watching something from the original production. Also someone could have may a error and meant the tour or another production. Bottom line Eva is Kim on Broadway it's been confirmed since January, do a google search of your not convinced.
I was curious about the ending and here Lea just said it but it doesn't matter...what matters is the in between and how it had that ending..i've been addicted to the sun and moon song...love u Lea...guys try to watch the audition in Manila...Lea sounded so perfect and her face very fresh!
@ofuuoboodisconnectedhuh1695 жыл бұрын
Best interview of Lea !
@rikidemestizo6 жыл бұрын
I wanted to hear Lea's UK english accent when she was 18.
@2caneton4 жыл бұрын
Lea Salonga interview with Terry Wogan 1989 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqDPnppjnqiNqck
@pallafox10 жыл бұрын
"Les mis (the film) did all right" Lea: "I think it did yea.......respectably" lol A lot of theatre fanatics would know that the film version butchered the stage version. Horrible casting, horrible camera angles.waterdowned songs. Unnaceptable. Although I do believe Hathaway deserved the oscar for her performance even though she was off key.
@laurenspiers922110 жыл бұрын
🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
@lucywallis4009 жыл бұрын
pallafox theatre fanatic here who removed my head from my arse long enough to actually watch and appreciate the film - and besides, it still did pretty well at the box office, no matter how many elitists say how bad it was
@nicolewhinnett6419 жыл бұрын
To be fair... Samantha Barks was incredible in the movie! :) but I agree the movie was awful compared to the stage show! No where near as much power
@musicaltheatergeek799 жыл бұрын
Yes, the film did really well, but a film's box office gross is not always indicative of its quality. In fact, more often than not, terrible, low-brow humor movies are hits, while good-reviewed movies don't generally make a dent at the BO. MAMMA MIA! was an even bigger hit (fifth-highest grossing film of 2008) and that film was terrible in all respects! I've never seen the Broadway show, but judging it as a movie musical, it was horrible, particularly the "singing' voices. I agree with pallafox (and apparently Lea) that LES MIZ film was a bastardization. It was excruciating to sit through, because the singing was so bad. The live-singing gimmick seemed like a good idea in theory, but it was not executed well. I mean, if you're gonna require actors to sing live (instead of prerecording their voices and sweetening it in post-production), then hire actors who can sing. Not mediocre to bad singers. Also, make sure they can handle the score. Jackman is a decent singer, but Jean Valjean was out of his range. Too often he sounded like a bleating goat in his attempt to reach the notes. He totally massacred "Bring Him Home," which on stage is a show-stopper, but it was an embarrassing moment in film. Furthermore, have the actors sing the score as written. LES MIZ at its core is a bombastic musical with rock ballads that were written to be belted. Having the actors whisper the score and 'speak-sing' was another terrible idea. The score was also very muted in the film. Rousing songs like "Do You Hear the People Sing?" and "One Day More" did not provide the thrilling experience as on stage, because the orchestral music was added in post-production (while the singing was done live to a piano) and it was muted somewhat as to not overtake the (terrible) voices. Ugh, the whole thing was a big mess!
@nicolewhinnett6419 жыл бұрын
didn't like the Les Mis film as much as I like the stage version for obvious reasons. However, the point of the movie was to create a more personal view of the musical between the actor and the viewer. So the quieter singing and more muted large songs (though it was a shame about One Day More) were actually directed to be that way in order to make it more life like. Also, I don't think the entire cast were a shambles. Hugh Jackman was a good Val Jean, though I agree he did struggle with some notes, however his acting completely made up for this. Secondly Samantha Barks was phenomenall and I am actually really angry that the film did not give her as much credit as she deserved. Hugh Jackman, Amanda Seyfried and Anne Hathaway's faces were plastered everywhere for promotion but not once, was there a poster or interview with Samantha, when she is evidently the best in the movie. (did you know she was told she could only have the role of Eponine if she toned down her performance so she didn't outshine the famous actors?) Finally Aaron Tveit was a star. He really made Enjolras his own and made me love him even more. (Is it a rule in musical teatre that anyone who gets to play Enjolras must be drop dead gorgeous? Drop dead pun not intended...) So although te stage show is 100% better than the movie, it is not because the movie was 'accidently' made that way and that it was mediocre actors making it that way. Tom Hooper and Cameron Makintosh (Producer) actually discussed the matter and decided they WANTED it that way. :) xxx
@ritz25winters986 жыл бұрын
one word for lea ,,such smart lady
@kentaoki73745 жыл бұрын
Lea is a pride of Filipino people,very talented singer and actress
@stefffanyanne21143 жыл бұрын
The new kim is also part filipino.
@JohnWilmerding4 жыл бұрын
These days, spiritually, the Philippines are a truer America than the USA is.
@Aliciass18175 жыл бұрын
Lea Salonga has set the benchmark extremely high. Sorry I don't think anyone can bit that. The eye to eye with her Chris role partner (Simon Bowman, Chris Chase and David Campbell) she nailed it and she has such chemistry with whoever played her partner.
@realalldway-raw49964 жыл бұрын
Lea Salonga will always be the 1st & Foremost Original Kim... there won't be anyone else after her. Now when I see someone else singing her Song. I see Lea. In retrospect when you are the Original, you're name will always be attached to whomever follows your footsteps. Like Kelly Clarkson will always be known as the 1st American Idol. You can never change it.
@Ramsgate1510 жыл бұрын
love leas reaction to ruining the show "its been 25 years!"
@50sRockChick7 жыл бұрын
We saw Eva and she was incredible :)
@Belle-yw2ez6 жыл бұрын
They almost look the same age lol lea never ages 😍😍😍
@ecarghk18683 жыл бұрын
I LOVE LEA SALONGA!
@trishmochi26747 жыл бұрын
She's the original singer of theme song from Dysney movie Mullan and Alla din "Reflection" and "A whole new World"
@josephensworth70444 жыл бұрын
The days nung mahaba pa buhok ni ma'am Lea. Sana pahaba ulit siya. She's gorgeous with short hair, pero mas sanay ako sa kanyang iconic long hair look.
@bugsbane9 жыл бұрын
OMGLOL... Lea = Spoilers! hehe. for those who haven't watched this (3-timer here), listen only until 6:45 then stop.
@destinyrose61015 жыл бұрын
Lea is legendary
@jonalynpimentel44374 жыл бұрын
Ma'am Lea Salonga, still Looks Young and very pretty. I love ma'am Lea Salonga, well she's my only Kim,. Thank you so much too,... Ma'am Lea Salonga.
@doodlingkiddo49139 жыл бұрын
OHH NO I am in the middle of watching the making of miss saigon, there is spoiler ...................
@greenbeverly18285 жыл бұрын
Lea's face is remarkable
@sssophie92926 жыл бұрын
2:09 what a great flashback, haha ...
@rueliligan28014 жыл бұрын
She is still beautiful
@august18373 жыл бұрын
I love lea, but there isn’t enough Eva appreciation in the comments
@rjcinco60985 жыл бұрын
shes pretty too and shes filipina too waw, she kinda resembles lea back then too
@robertbagayao6666 Жыл бұрын
These people brought brighter color to the philippines. The country couldn't see them though because it's so hard to see through black clouds
@lauras28587 жыл бұрын
yup it came to broadway and im SOO happy it did i just say it a few days ago and Eva is beyond amazing!!! I truly hope they eventually make a film!
@hocares69834 жыл бұрын
This two is in a deans list of disney university
@nongienong69003 жыл бұрын
Love them both.
@sarahjones11203 жыл бұрын
SPOILERS IN THE VIDEO!!!!! Be careful if you don't know the ending to the show.
@MikanSakura7ginnm7 жыл бұрын
Lea so classy
@japrilcuadra118 жыл бұрын
Miss Lea was Jasmine's singing voice but in this interview I can hear in her accent as Jasmine's talking voice.
@crazychic2107 жыл бұрын
Japril Cuadra she's also Mulan's singing voice.
@boneslaosvu10 жыл бұрын
Loved this interview made me laugh so hard
@Aliciass18175 жыл бұрын
Definitely the first Miss Saigon is the hardest because it was a raw material and very new to all the casts. As for the follow ups it is slightly much more easy to follow either you have it or you don't for Eva she still very young and need to polish up her acting and expression. She should be more humble and ask advice from Lea rather than trying to be equal like Lea coz she is no way near what Lea Salonga's achievement!
@FanOBarbaro3 жыл бұрын
Eva's done well for herself. She's now one of the leads in Hadestown
@yyg46323 жыл бұрын
They're both so damn talented, smart, beautiful, and confident
@shaira99845 жыл бұрын
I love Lea so much...so proud being a fellow Filipina.
@MjYosh10 жыл бұрын
Lea...u spoiled it for me :(
@moow9504 жыл бұрын
They should cast Vietnamese actors/actresses!
@rmtubelonia4 жыл бұрын
They did try. Cameron even went to Vietnam but cant find one with d voice and the diction
@thwb46617 жыл бұрын
I wonder why they can't cast a real Vietnamese girl in this production. I mean Filipino singers are already famous for great voices but, why them? Can't they find a real vietnamese woman? It's just interesting to see real vietnamese who will portray that vietnamese role.
@rb-k29627 жыл бұрын
The Happy Weird Boy Who knows, probably they did try to look for a Vietnamese girl for Kim's role but just did not find the right one....we can't know all that process....
@labellavita127 жыл бұрын
Of course they did... It was a world wide search.. Who got the good gets to be picked.. Like in Lea's case, they had auditions in us , uk and so many places and base from the peoole who already auditioned that they think were great, it's eithet their full Filipino or half so theydecided why not go to the Philippines... And so they did.. That's where they find Lea (kim) the kim understudy, gigi and some of the ensembles including jon jon briones
@bryantpark887 жыл бұрын
They actually were able to audition a couple of Vietnamese ladies, in LA and Honolulu if I'm not mistaken. I remember there was one Vietnamese girl in particular that had some potential. Try to watch "Miss Saigon...the making" here on youtube. The casting crew details what they're looking for during the auditions.
@ytuseracct6 жыл бұрын
Maybe they haven't found one that is good enough
@whatevergoesforme51296 жыл бұрын
Not a lot of Vietnamese are into theater. And maybe those who auditioned has the Vietnamese accent.
@nomad829122 жыл бұрын
It's kind of funny when she had a British accent during audition and now she speaks with an American accent.
@nayomihokaido60587 жыл бұрын
Lea looks prettier and classier.
@sjavsgscb27845 жыл бұрын
Oh my Lea 😍
@moow9505 жыл бұрын
Lea still so beautiful. Anyone have an update about the film version?
@roseastillero82222 жыл бұрын
I've got a CD of the film version a gift from my cousin going home from London.Eva playing the role as Kim.
@manchestertart56146 жыл бұрын
Can’t believe that Simon and Alistair weren’t invited on to this show ,and there was no mention of them ☹️😞
@skylacasse1817 Жыл бұрын
yeah
@richardgalang51138 жыл бұрын
I still like you much mam Leah, even though you spoiled miss Saigon's plot for me here, =P
@karenkaye97474 жыл бұрын
Lea💕
@mk_master40317 жыл бұрын
I DIDN'T KNOW THE ENDING AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH
@japang04215 жыл бұрын
Summary ... Lea, the Tony winner...Eva, the tony nominee..
@akoxee10 жыл бұрын
i don't know but i have this feeling that lea is a demi lovato lookalike.
@eatyourbains9 жыл бұрын
Me too. She has a resemblance of Demi.
@maddycavanaugh36849 жыл бұрын
+olre1 Thank you for saying this.
@katietan21146 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't it be the other way around since Lea is older? :P
@monresumegenius54886 жыл бұрын
I think its reverse. She has been in the business longer than demi just saying 😂😀