Lea Salonga Highlights in Miss Saigon

There is no doubt that I am a huge fan of Lea Salonga and the musical she first starred in, Miss Saigon. She also starred in a lot of other musicals, like Les Mis, Flower Drum Song, and Allegiance. But Miss Saigon is probably the best one and my favorite out of all. Miss Saigon finally has a Broadway revival after so many years, and it's stars Eva Noblezada in the title role. This video is just a small tribute for my love for Lea and Miss Saigon. Hope you enjoy it!
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[@tvu86]

I was born too late to have witnessed Lea Salonga live... But I guess born just in time for KZbin...

[@mulliganbrian]

tvu86 as Kim, yes, but she's still touring so your chance to see her in person may still come some day ....

[@sheilatuano9633]

Watching this video when Lea Salonga's career was at the most peak gives me goosebumps. Wow! Her accomplishments in the field of musical theater was phenomenal and made her a legend....

[@noelchua5151]

Live is always better though

[@YnaEloisa]

Me too 🥰

[@joelweisberg]

Tvu, I saw Lea in the original cast on Broadway, some 30 years ago. I went on to see the show 6 more times in the ensuing years. I never saw this video until today. I am crying my eyes out. The show was absolute perfection and the amazing Lea Salonga still holds a place in my heart.

[@alainpangilinan6434]

I think the main reason why Lea stands out to the rest of the Kim is her ability to deliver the song with all its emotions without compromising the technical vocal requirements needed. Her ability to deliver a soft and powerful runs when it’s needed it’s just phenomenal.

[@doloresbankson8350]

Definitely yes kabayan! Exceptional talent beyond compare. I love how she delivers her acting and singing prowess so clearly and pleasant to everyone's ear. Super galing ang linaw ng lyrics nya at never na di mo naintindihan ang message of her acts. She still is the Philippines' pride.

[@monpasive]

y6d5ū

[@hannabishikarlsson5699]

Agree! Kitang kita mahal na mahal nya ang kanyang ginagawa. She puts her self in the situation kaya ang ganda ng kinalabasan ng act at singing. First time to watch her.😍😍

[@Karyxto_Kajau]

Plus she can learn a song within a short span of time.. in an interview I heard 10-15 mins. She can sing and memorize a new song

[@andreiliver9295]

That’s the advantage of being the one who originated the role. Everyone else will be measured with her performance. Too bad for the others who followed because Lea had already set the bar too high with her excellent portrayal of Kim.

[@russellwright1324]

To have seen her in person playing this role is a cherished memory

[@ronaldodelacruz3622]

I saw it the first time, by my myself, boy oh boy, my TEARS won't stop. I can't hold my emotions. The second time around with my hubby, the show capture again my emotions but Less tears this time. Thanks god for that.

[@TheAuntieBa]

You have my envy.

[@lifeisabeachparty6192]

You are so lucky.

[@johnchamvers8869]

Yes and all the people where crying

[@eggmine130]

That's my biggest regret, that even though I watched Miss Saigon twice, Lea Salonga was no longer the Kim. I'm glad people are posting videos of the performance; not quite the original performance, but sure is better than nothing.

[@angalltri]

Anyone here still watching this MAY 2019?

[@maryjoy322]

Meee!!!

[@totobibo]

Me too!

[@airrajeangemina3272]

meeeee toooooo😘😘😘😘

[@joycec8]

Yep

[@marlarheaurbano7227]

Meeeeee....

[@samsamsamtheman]

“You will not touch him” whole scene from the argument till Kim is screaming in sadness, is one of the best! 💙

[@juanitaquintal5684]

Veryn k

[@PlantswithCoffee]

During her audition, I saw her a very young, youthful and innocent girl, yet the transition of her look during the play was so beyond my expectation. She is damn so into that “character”. Now, what made my in tears in that on how emotionally she brought that on stage while singing with clear and clean angelic voice and a lot more during the transitions of her voices on diffrent scenes. I love it. I wish I were part of that Gold time to witness the play.

[@geraldynson753]

no one will beat lea salongas standard

[@karensantos5421]

gerald ynson so true! I watched a few alternate Kims like Lianah sta ana. She was good but not quite at Lea’s level. I guess Lea is truly incomparable, one of a kind!

[@aimelunio4337]

Maybe fans of sarah can beat haha

[@lionking_e]

Lana I disagree

[@sandrachanco9275]

I have actually watched Ms. Leah Salonga perform Les Miserables over 22 yrs ago in Edinburgh, Scotland. We had dinner after the show and I was very quiet all through dinner. I was in awe . . . It’s like a new world has opened up before me. My heart was overflowing my brain was in shock, but I couldn’t feel my body . . . It was the most magical and wonderful experience to this date and I am almost 65 yrs of age. I adore Ms. Leah Salonga as an artist. She makes me very emotional every time I watch her. She is the total package. Bravo Ms. Leah ! ! !

[@teresaw6437]

that’s wonderful!!! sad to miss it 😢

[@otasan56]

Lea truly earned her Tony in this role.

[@otasan56]

So did Jonathan Pryce (the Engineer)

[@eccalava280]

The sun and moon represents Kim and Chris. Just like a tangent line. They will both cross each other but the cannot be together. As the sun fades, the moon shines. They only met before dawn and separate again. 😭😭😭 Just like Lea and Chris.

[@oojj513]

Omg 😭😭😭 that's beautiful and sad

[@mariloubautista4170]

My favourite song from the whole production. I watched Ms. Saigon in New York in the 90’s with original casts.

[@richmohr2881]

very nice interpretation.

[@jeffersonvillarta7941]

You don't have to remind me 😭😭

[@neonflights5951]

Or maybe its white colonialist jacking material

[@pdgf]

One of the clearest voices every! Enunciation is perfect!

[@glennjanairo4866]

Its 2020 of march! Lea Salonga's acting and singing prowess is a statement of an artist world class! Proud to be a Filipino!

[@eduardochavacano]

and she could achieve. But people in America got so sick of the Filipino Pride drama. So Lea eventually the American national anthem in a sporting event. No doubt Lea has an American passport already.

[@sheildyshanearbasto4008]

May 2020 here!! I just found myself searching for best of lea salonga. She's really amazing!

[@vicentehizon6202]

Feb 2021 as proud as before.

[@evildisaster6933]

Proud for her..bugok ka kung being a pinoy ka proud..there are thousanda of reasona not to..stup..

[@smc0910]

One of the most demanding roles ever! Not only is it amazing how she's perfection in her portrayal of the character her, she's able to act years "younger" and she transitions to all those low and high notes incredibly smoothly!

[@mikaelaantigua7466]

I cried like a baby T_T

[@miguelormita]

She was young back then. 17

[@hideaway5295]

By

[@animeizsyellenide]

Her character Kim, is older than her actual age back then

[@kazbar7611]

This came out in 1995. Lea was young then.

[@celinaisabelreynoso4244]

i should be studying but im crying over this instead

[@lobalilla2505]

Celina Isabel Reynoso lol of course there is no auto tune cuz it's live

[@shielao.1990]

Same!

[@caelifadz3060]

omg same

[@moow950]

Lea Salonga set the extremely high standard every Kim in a Miss Saigon performance should reach.

[@janyou17]

The Queen of Broadway Musicals... Extremely talented iconic lady.

[@smc0910]

The

[@MrRodBelt]

Don't get carried away. With all due respect, Lea is an excellent musical theater talent but there are many, many, many more BEFORE Leawho were great Broadway talents and nobody, repeat: repeat nobody has been anointed as the Queen of Broadway musicals.

[@lionking_e]

Rod Belt it’s subjective lol chill pls

[@dahenmorales]

She's a legend for this role ! No one can beat her, that's why she earn Tony for this musical her voice and acting was perfect and incredible!

[@zimatar489]

MAGNIFICENT ACTRESS AND AN EXCELLENT SINGER. LEA SALONGA IS THE BEST KIM.

[@AP-me8rz]

And eponine 😭💖

[@lionking_e]

And Fantine

[@Dan-gi6tf]

She’s the best at playing dying characters lol

[@raemundvp1153]

Since the first time I saw Miss Saigon, I believed that Miss Saigon was written for Lea Salonga. She built up the character Kim and no one could ever surpass her amazing talent and portrayal of Miss Saigon. Most deserving of awards and accolades.

[@lantotopinion7146]

Kaya pala nanalo sa toni subrang galing,napakagaling ni lea salongga dito,isipin mo live di katulad pilikula mayron take,proud na proud ako bilang isang pilipino

[@johnjamison7730]

Just I magine memorize nya lahat Ng lines with perfect emotion and at the same time singing and acting no errors for how many hours she's a genius despite her age at that time this the standard and no one can replace the original

[@yechin06]

I'm a Filipina and it's not the first time that I heard Lea sing but this is the first time I've seen this and oh my God I was blown away. Her voice is gold! 💖

[@ailyngarcia9921]

di alam ng mga new generation who is lea before pero once na makita nila mga old videos niya mamangha sila

[@maysaaalikhan962]

Note to self - don't watch this at school unless you want to cry in front of everyone

[@mathet-gd4hq]

Maysaa Alikhan you're right... good thing i watched it at home by myself. My tears was really flowing freely. 😢😢😢😢

[@anneboleyn4175]

I saw this in London. Twenty years ago with Lea.

[@1102Chix]

you are so LUCKY!

[@babiaffonso]

YOU’RE SO LUCKY!!!!!! Lea is amazing! 💜

[@mgd.7819]

Your so lucky...not once I have not seen her😭...but now I’ll be able to since I’m in the US ...hoping she will have a concert here. I would love to watch for sure😍

[@patahharey192]

You are so lucky.

[@joharaorencia3278]

Lucky!!!!!! ❤️

[@fannishfanning160]

I watched the revival. And I must say, Lea is still the gold standard.

[@m4giceyetr1x]

Fannish Fanning She always will be.

[@labellavita12]

Oh yes! No one can beat her. Watched the revival too.

[@ALLshALLfALL06]

@@labellavita12 i can see your comments in every lea salonga video. I think we can be friends 😂

[@labellavita12]

@@ALLshALLfALL06 hihi! Of course we can. I do download Lea's videos too :)

[@ALLshALLfALL06]

@@labellavita12 nice! I will reply to your comments whenever I stumble upon them. Have a great day ahead! XD

[@EleanorBanzuela]

She was the original Kim and nobody can beat her emotional performances. I so adore her !

[@sophiedoggie5522]

Lea Salonga as Kim was the best Miss Saigon ever. The Gold standard.

[@Phoenixx-bm8nd]

Platinum indeed!

[@yourfriendlyneighbour3485]

I'm not a theater kid But i discovered this on internet I cannot imagine that I would be so moved for these live Musicals Gosh I found a new Happiness

[@nobutigotcheezwiz]

yayyy!! welcome to the theatre community :)

[@happybe5589]

Sameeee

[@casdiatulhayden3510]

me too

[@ACanvasofLoveandLight]

She must have armed with BIONIC LUNGS to sustain those long notes! Distinctive, Emotive, Provocative, Powerfull VOICE, a class of her own, LEA. Second to none.

[@gracellanto7]

No one can replace LEA..she's still the best.She's so beautiful inside and out.😘😘😘

[@AnjellyGhel]

Grace Llanto Amen 🙏

[@lotted.7327]

omg.. to think that these are just bits of the play in this video.. yet i am tears like i've watched the whole story/play.

[@joeshmoe2760]

Balot Penoy true tho

[@patricksales7296]

Oh my gosh, how I ended up here. I'm streaming youtube for 6 hrs. I just watched the new version of the "A Whole New World" and compared it to the original which is sung by Miss Lea ofcourse and Brad if am not mistaken. Then went to another version, a Philippine vers sung by Morissette Amon and Darren Espanto( it's a sample only because the official song or the Music Video will come out very soon for the sole purpose of the Live action Movie of Aladin). Then, I watched all stuffs about Miss Lea and I ended up here. She's trully a Broadway Diva/Queen.

[@rosiebianca7373]

Mhaygaad same 🤣🤣

[@louegabucan9754]

Wew same!

[@girlgroupisthebest1965]

Shocks same hahahahah

[@patahharey192]

We are same bro hahaha

[@totobibo]

True she is!

[@aldrinhu9714]

She’s a BRILLIANT singer and actress, and so much more accomplished internationally than many performers combined!

[@johnjamison7730]

She's the original irreplaceable the one and only national treasure

[@wtfstudioinc.1827]

Love how she say “TAM!” She’s so into the character 😊👏🏼

[@ACanvasofLoveandLight]

This compilation deserves to be watched by all aspiring actors and singers and all the world over and over again.

[@eccalava280]

"How in one night did we come so far" so sweet yet very painful. Just because of that one night kim learn to hope and to believe to the impossible things. This musical is so so painful. It made me cry right now dang it!!!!

[@JhongBautista]

I just realized how great of an artist she is.

[@arsheenjauhali1991]

MAY 16 2019...NOW I UNDERSTAND MORE ABOUT MISS SAIGON AND MISS LEA SALONGA....SHES THE BEST THE REAL ONE SINGER!!!AGREE?

[@elainelat8067]

The scene at 9:19 always gives me chills. I think it's not easy to portray so much emotion while trying to control her voice.

[@Janney3791]

To all of us Lea Salonga fans, let not forget the fact that she was only at the tender age of 17, when she got picked to perform these difficult songs. Along w/ the acting and dancing. She's truly a gifted prodigy.

[@jenallison7286]

Eva was amazing as Kim but no one beats Lea

[@iamazenic8558]

Lea Salonga is the best out there! A history!

[@melisad.3204]

I am Azenic yeh!..she's super the best👍🏻🙂

[@arisorais6676]

Im an Emo Guy, i just here to watch Pierce the veil, Alesana and other Screamo emo rock bands, but suddenly im here watching Lea Salonga. No regrets. Lea sings full of emotions than Emo Bands. 😂😊

[@naratsu05]

aris orais hahahaha same here bro

[@jhyjin4172]

Ikr

[@cousinsgoals3927]

Watching this here making me cry. I can really feel every emotion in her voice. How i wish i was born earlier so i can watch this live. It seems like the story was written for her alone. She's so Magnificent!!👏👏👏

[@candicelopez11]

Ohhh why am I crying? March 2019 anyone?

[@abduljalilampaso1746]

👋

[@jhill74893]

you are crying because she makes you believe every word, it so emotional I am crying like a baby. I had the privilege of seeing her perform this when it was first premiered in London and I have never forgotten it,

[@zndchk]

Cris Bernardo actually.....April 2019!

[@maretvilla1531]

Because your generation loves to cry. You cry at everything. Back then we call people who cry easily as crybabies and today everybody is into crying.

[@SweetlySerene]

Maret Villa take your ocy and take your nap, Maret. Youre getting cranky

[@rilynzzz]

I am drained just watching this. All the emotions. Wow! You gotta have very good endurance and powerful stamina to withstand this type of high standard performance.

[@linacepeda1351]

Saw Lea Salonga as Kim on Broadway , PERFECTION !

[@kayem.6950]

Still watching... 2021 anyone?! waaaahhhh! im crying!

[@agentcycy]

that epic moment when you close your eyes and believe that Mulan, a chinese girl become a vietnamese girl named Kim.. 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@nikko7117]

Also a princess named Jasmine.

[@ahlluipio564]

Also an arab princess

[@KenBernardez]

How in one night have we come so far? The saddest line ever! The context, the realness, the emotion and the dawning of one's life. The fucking best.

[@jajaoperio6952]

Is it just me who was amazed by Lea for just singing all along the play? Perhaps many singer can sing amazingly but Lea is just...Wow..just Wow..

[@sheilatuano9633]

Requires a lung of steel 😎

[@kwin4810]

Hello 2019, who's watching?

[@abduljalilampaso1746]

who still watch in march 4, 2019 😁

[@jhamlew3744]

🙌🙌🙌

[@joeiandreabajandi8924]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@vbear3266]

March 10 🙌

[@Truth-love-happiness]

She is really amazing! Filipino pride.

[@NORIELBERAP]

March 18,'19

[@bangtancha4114]

Why did I cry??? Lea delivers Kim perfectly... No one can replace her as the original miss saigon

[@englandroserose3698]

The queen of 🎭 broadway!!only lea salongga

[@espedidosgs]

manila 2000 production. i vividly remember watching this at the cultural center of the Philippines. magical moment.

[@ricden1102]

I was there too . . 😊

[@patahharey192]

Oh guys both of you are so Lucky

[@swangitz]

Was it the Vice President’s night?, i was there too, rubbing elbows with former president Gloria M Arroyo.

[@clydedrexlerdomingo8521]

Sana all

[@marieannlaforteza5603]

The discipline she received from her mom was perfect.

[@jillianwatson9728]

omg she gives me so much goosebumps

[@cessybong]

I was just watching the new version of A Whole ne world awhile ago. Now I’m watching every Miss Saigon vids

[@herminiagajes6721]

Same hahahaha

[@geraldinebabasa1546]

Same here

[@nicoshemaiah]

Hahahha me too

[@BroGio0906]

Hahha same here.... And i enjoyed it...😂 its 4am and Im still watching.

[@gloriatapel1333]

Oh my God im soooo late and cant believe Lea's acting & singing in live musical . This act is only for talented people .So amazing ...

[@emilu1954]

TheBEST Broadway singer of all.

[@charmsmanz6204]

This 13 minute video really made me shed tears! Lea is great!

[@yvesordonio]

The musical made for Ms Lea Salonga...

[@scottollerenshaw9692]

Lea Salonga the best singer & actress in musical theatre of her generation .... voice of an angel ...none better than Lea

[@shintasetiawati4135]

Lea is the best miss Saigon! No one can replace her.

[@raymarkreyes7107]

anyone still watching this april 2019?

[@TheAuntieBa]

Mobile Legends Highlights Global. You bet! She was incredible even then.

[@mariastoica9464]

Me, watching 5 May 2019!

[@ezerkenegdo8002]

May 12,2019

[@gracekuds4930]

I do!!! Ilove leah!

[@clydemykkoxd]

May 2019

[@EponineKimLea]

I have known this video for years... Today I watched it again... Every time I am so moved and I have tears in my eyes... This is just wonderful... Lea is perfection.

[@janinealvia1848]

Hair-raising.. goosebumps.. unforgettable! In a word.. LEA! 👏

[@randyagbu7830]

This is how women were treated during war

[@younghusband70]

The legendary Lea Salonga.

[@poshcat2833]

There will never be another performance that can surpass ms salonga’s portrayal of Kim. She literally made Kim in such a way that you can’t imagine anybody else doing it the same way. Phenomenal thespian like no other, not only can she sing great with clarity but she backs up that voice with incredible register of emotion. Long live the legend!!!

[@adnelim6935]

Amazing performance. She's perfect for the Role she portrayed with such powerful emotion & her voice Never wavered. PERFECT!!!!

[@luvenfuentes3194]

I was new in NYC and preparing for my NCLEX exam I told myself that I’ll see her when I pass the exam,when I pass the exam,10 newly minted nurses who happens to be Filipinos when to see on a Wednesday night we were so excited to See Miss Saigon that was 25 years ago,and saw it five more times,Lea Salonga the one and only.

[@eilynnidea9741]

i will never forget the experience of watching and hearing lea salonga live!

[@kawaiimay9543]

Eilyn Nidea im jealous 😍i want to see her in live but im watching now on KZbin shes amazing, falling tears 😭

[@megbennett7098]

I saw her in the West End in original production, original cast. Spectacular. Have seen Miss Saigon four times on stage. Original and 25 th anniversary production in London. Then on Broadway and at Kennedy Center. But the first time was still the best. It always makes me cry

[@nafis9465]

Anyone watching in November 2019?

[@desireeban4694]

this is so beautiful...undying talented iconic,broadway legend, one and only Lea Salonga!! i love you so much idol!

[@dhelsolomon9243]

sabi nga nila ginawa ang mga kanta ng miss saigon para tlaga kay lea salonga... pamantayan kahit sino pa ang pumalit sa kanya boses parin nia ang fit sa mga kanta ng miss saigon... ☺️☺️☺️

[@death_ledger]

Wait lng. Sna figurative lng ang comment mo pre. Ksi kumpleto n lhat ng kanta bgo p man cla mgpa-audition, actually buong production nka-plano n bgo p ang audition. Pero si lea yun nkita nlng bgay tlga s kim role.

[@rosecess1203]

Ibig po sigurong sabihin niya ay destined po siguro talaga kay ms. Lea yung mga kanta po. 😊

[@donnamejia5625]

Ang ibig sabihin niyan yung mga keys and notes ay binagay sa boses ni miss lea, may mga songs na na nakaready pero yung mga keys pwede itaas at iba

[@andreiliver9295]

Death Ledger Ang ibig nya sabihin ay ang arrangement and range ng kanta ay inaayon sa boses ni Lea nung sya na ang na-cast for the role. Yes, i agree with you na naisulat na ang mga kanta but then it was known na marami ang binago nung si Lea na ang napili para bumagay sa kanya.

[@jcasimiro8001]

Much more to say that the destiny created it to be sung by Leah. ❤️

[@leberino5583]

That boy is lucky to hear lea sing literally few inches apart

[@annpalma1595]

Its her passion that takes her to the highest level

[@idaremyself9679]

Crying... 😭😭😭 Why do most beautiful love stories have to have sad endings????? 😭😭😭

[@TheHumorousReader]

She was already 29 in this production but she still looks like she's 18.

[@Itslaughingcow]

Anyone watching SEPTEMBER 2019?

[@bingo3229]

What an amazing voice! I think she has the most amazing voice I've heard. Period, no one sings better than her, for me.

[@mariejoybarcenas5251]

When you can't stop crying 😭😭😭she's so amazing.. I can't express how good she is..

[@michellemontaner3593]

Brings back good memories. I was lucky to see the Manila production of Miss Saigon.

[@wtfstudioinc.1827]

She’s an effing legend! Bravo! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@chooniex]

Best diction!

[@aligasan]

This is one of the very powerful scenes in MS 4:27 - 7:14. I grew up listening to MS and had never seen the actual performance. Watching this now gave me a torrent of tears. It is still my dream to watch MS live. Thank you for posting this.

[@nealhogg3660]

Oct 2019. Brilliant singer indeed. The Philippines's treasure.

[@sandrachanco9275]

My wish for her is to get a recognition here in the Philippines, the highest accolade for an artist. She deserves to be recognised !

[@jexelmic9613]

I can't describe how good Lea is..

[@jomelgeronimo6491]

Yes, it’s July 2019 and i’m still watching this! I believe everyone will agree when I say that the beauty of Miss Saigon will never grow old - always and forever the best! 💯👍🏻👆🏼

[@jessicaang878]

Mckintosh, Boublil and Schonberg found their Holy Grail in Lea Salonga when they discovered Kim in their Manila Miss Saigon audition (1988) thirty years ago. Lea Salonga will always be the original and best Kim ever.

[@ramsuarez82]

The emotion while singing brought me to tears... silly me

[@m_fs13]

BRILLIANT! EPIC! Everytime I watch her I feel pride in my being a Filipino. Thank you Lea!

[@mharkbarnedo5577]

May 4 ,2019 .. 10:34 pm .. still watching this .. lea salonga the best

[@takiusstingray3405]

My bday ;)

[@ricardoazen5886]

There is no doubt that MISS SAIGOn was the of all broadway´ show i ha saw between 75/94, and Lea Salonga iwas the best, she great.

[@jmg0332]

I cried at 0:57-1:34 as Kim was telling her story, so tragic. And that "how in one night have we come so far" in the end, it's so sad, my heart breaks 😭😭😭

[@Khanlee1983]

I love her in Les Misérables, that play is full of emotional character and music and her role as Eponine and later Fantine was just excellent.