Lea Salonga: No respect for singers who lip-synch

A candid Lea Salonga weighed in on a number of issues and personalities during her guesting on the late-night talk show "Martin Late @ Night" aired on Friday.

[@jowannamarie948]

she is lea salonga .. she really respects the art of singing .. she is a honest person, she doesnt care if you dont like her.. thats why i salute you ms. lea :)

[@donnacubio1794]

Harley Quinn e2

[@hideph_tv861]

Haha natawa akonsa sagot ni lea... napaka pranka...pero aus lng din kahit di nya sabihin o sinabi nya yun... pinoy tau at totoong tao...lodi

[@bokswagon6387]

Hahaha salute ka sa kanya noon ngayon na minura nya tayong lahat na pilipino saludo ka pa kaya? Mga artista nag tago sa likod ng mga mamahaling suot na 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ernandoling5119]

mayabang yan sa personal.. mapagtaas

[@ernandoling5119]

kabet naman yang nanay nya.. napakayabang pa.. snobera sa personal

[@asiancutie21]

Once you have reach Lea's level of superstardom, then you should respect her opinion. It is an intelligent opinion and she has a proved a lot in her life that no a lot of Filipinos will reach. She is an international star.

[@TressBraga]

not really. just because you're a superstar doesn't mean you're intelligent. its like saying Kim Kardashian must have intelligent opinions because according to you she's reached stardom

[@asiancutie21]

I did not say superstars are intelligent. I said Lea has intelligent opinions.

[@johnemmanuelorcullo6014]

SHE IS REALLY AN INTELLIGENT AND WITTY PERSON. WITHOUT DOUBT.

[@science-health-safetymusic2322]

international star talaga review the terms.

[@renzfernandez4523]

@@science-health-safetymusic2322 she is an international star idiot! She penetrates the theatre industry world wide!

[@cesarb6780]

tagalog ang english at the same time without interfering the accent, tone and pronunciation.. that's Lea., ang sarap nya pakinggan magsalita.. perfect!

[@user-go4xi4lz2r]

I think she has a slight accent in English

[@jammybabey]

Lea is very honest and straightforward. No sugarcoating regardless if people will agree on her standpoint or not. That's why she kind of accepted that last hashtag of her. Respect to her! What a talented and strong woman!

[@essenvicente]

To that person who commented about "selling out and abandoning the Philippines for America" - OMG, GROW UP, FFS. You're gonna bash her because she's internationally successful? It is NOT her fault if the "masang pilipino" cannot appreciate her talent. We don't have the means to in the first place. I can't afford to go on musicals in PICC. If we were educated enough, we would be able to appreciate every inflection with which she sings. We wouldn't just be impressed by singers who can belt out a good tune. There are singers, then there are GOOD singers, and she's one of them. Besides, it's not her fault she oozes so much talent that she was contracted for Miss Saigon, Les Mis, AND two Disney movies. Not to mention winning a Tony Award for her performance. Seriously. Don't make this into a whole "abandoning the country" shit. I could write a whole essay about this. But I won't. Because there's a word limit.

[@NeedMoreJuice.]

Amen ..... Filipino crab mentality

[@natsukiarima3189]

Truth! Mababa kasi standard nating mga pinoy. Crab mentality pa. Kaya no wonder may kagaya nila Ms. Lea Salonga at Rachelle Ann Go etc. Na mas gusto i pursue ang career at dreams nila sa ibang bansa!

[@charlotte-eo1mn]

natsuki arima kaya nga nakakalungkot lng kc ung ibang pinoy imbes suportahan ang kapwa pinoy nilalaglag.kya 2017 na palubog pa ibang pinas.tsssk

[@anyacmari]

Most of the Filipino's idea of a "good voice" is someone who can belt out a high note or as we call it "birit". Just saying.

[@xxsnce8341]

Essen Vicente seriously that's true. Everybody has rights to speak out their opinions but right now most don't. They didn't appreciate her singing skills and talent and it's just the same to as kicking her out. She didn't left the Philippines, some Filipinos made her leave.

[@m4giceyetr1x]

Then what's the point of "live" singing if the singer isn't going to sing "live".. I mean, it's called "live" for a reason, isn't it? If you can't handle doing what a singer has to do, then why be a singer? if you can't perform live, then why do live concerts? using the excuse of singing big songs over and over is hard is just lame in my opinion. If you're gonna sing for a living, you have to be able to handle singing all those big songs on a regular basis. If you can't, then might as well quit.

[@HandriaTubal]

💯💯💯💯

[@ChristopherCherry02]

I agree with Lea SO MUCH. Everything she said hit the nail right on the head.

[@JamieDeniseCoson]

Lea nailed this interview!

[@markjhiansoriano9101]

Omg. Your channel is so successful now.

[@kristian2468]

I just enjoy hearing 2 smart people talk. I can't get enough of it. This Martin and Lea convo parang nasa coffee shop lang! They're very natural and articulate. Hehehe. Bow to the King and Queen of Philippine singers. For me, 2 of the very very best talaga tong dalawang to, very smart pa!

[@crimdell]

I adore Lea Solonga. If she is a b...h, it is because she is a freaking megastar. Not just a "star," she is a superstar to the nth degree. She was born to be one. Her stardom was undeniable. Don't call her a b...h, call her a diva. It must be damn near impossible to be that talented and that amazing without occasionally saying things that seem to us mere mortals as condescending. Be a b...h all you want, Lea. Just keep singing.

[@elishaewing1299]

crimdell LOL "...us mere mortals" xD That made me laugh so hard! But anyway, I totally agree with you 100%

[@lorecellevillaroya5565]

+Elisha Ewing whats the meaning of B****h

[@fggtgg6122]

Lorecelle Villaroya breach

[@xianyuh2010]

@@lorecellevillaroya5565 butch

[@xianyuh2010]

@@lorecellevillaroya5565 blush

[@alizzabalingue6020]

I agree!! 'cause all of the singers who lip-synch,they're not professionals

[@JeanVe]

Never heard her 'really' talk before, but wow.... what a personality!! I liked the 'enjoy the shopping..' part. She could've chosen to go sentimental or PC (and use words like 'love' and 'respect'), but she just made a joke. Everyone can see she is an open-minded woman and she doesn't have to emphasize that! Cool chick!

[@labellavita12]

I love Lea's musicality and how transparent she is. Very beautiful and smart Woman.

[@louvre5175]

Lea abroad is so appreciated, I feel like Lea here in the Philippines is kind of underrated (or maybe she was already overrated in her time but idk, I'm from a young generation in the PH, I think not all filipino knows how big and successful Lea is. Really, pinoy pride).

[@benabella4583]

High respect to Lea Salonga, she's all that, one of the very few in the industry

[@group5and6JADE]

How is it even called talent if you're just faking your voice? Plus, she never judged. She said she has no respect. Respect is earned, not given.

[@athenstar10]

Behold the most secured “B***H". I really love her, my favorite singer of all time.

[@AlvinTayag]

saw here 7 times on stage on a live play and concert. Sung with her, spoke with her, sat with her in a table....she can be intimidating first impression, but she can be a ordinary person...she is truthful...blunt...and people sometime cant handle that. But i would rather see the truth of the person...i don't have to like and it's okay. we can't please everyone! she is an awesome person in and out.

[@sugawarasfist7511]

"enjoy the shopping" LEA PLEASE ADOPT ME

[@atmtasdfghjkl]

I like how Lea responds to each hashtag. Her answers are so on point and the way she delivered her opinion in such a calm way is truly amazing. Lea Salonga is undeniably smart and one of a kind. I have so much respect for Mrs. Lea Salonga. Congratulations on all of your achievements.

[@lolapennyburg2966]

honestly, I understand its rlly blunt for her to say that, but she's on another level. you all LOVE when Mariah Carey & Ariana Grande are "divas" but get pissy at this one line that's pretty much true in other singers minds as well.. why be a singer if you're just gonna lip synch?

[@samb1911]

I appreciate her honesty

[@AliceOnly671]

Does she understand how legendary she is??? Her technique is absolutely almost flawless. One of the greatest vocalists ever.

[@jesd1096]

Nakakaaliw sila pakinggan mag-usap. Sila yung mga taong kaya kong pakkinggan kahit sila lang magdaldalan buong oras.

[@johnnyrife2427]

i admire lea salonga's honesty

[@SamirCCat]

How can this even be a thing?? Of course singers shouldn't lipsync - it's like being an actor but having someone else say the lines. It's preposterous it's even a debate! If you are a singer - sing. It's that simple. And if you can't sing you should probably get another job.

[@edilbertolopez9514]

Linn Samir tama otgerwise makinig na lang tayo sa original cd dvd usb tape or plaka if wecannot sing live

[@paulg6527]

I can see why sometimes singers lipsync. Say you have a show and thousands of people pay a ticket, but something always happens... the singer gets a bad sore throat or cold and still needs to perform. They can't deliver the song the way its mean't to be sung, so they lip sync. They could sing with the sore throat or cold but it'll sound bad and they still want to give the audience a good show.

[@akosiiannn]

@@paulg6527 correct point! definitely, most of the comments here are prejudiced but i know it's just their honest opinion...

[@divaslive6953]

i agree with her on the lip-synch. kaya nga tayo nagbabayad at panoorin sila kc gusto nating makita at marinig sila ng live, bat pa mag puplug ng concert kung e lilip-synch lng pala...???? un ang binayaran ntin ang marinig sila ng live.., if the artist cannot perfomed live as a singer dhil hindi nmn pla sya tutuong singer then better quit dhil niluluko nya ang sambayanan pati n mga humahanga s knya bilang isang singer...not unless n ikaw ay hindi tlga tutuong singer.

[@weenabuscompany5960]

+Divas Live sad to say, nowadays, pera pera lang yan.. kung marami kang fans, gagawan ka ng album.. tsk tsk. smh

[@johnemmanuelorcullo6014]

yes. kapag sikat ka kahit anong gawin mo pwede kahir na mas maraming magaling sayo at wala ka namang talents aa genre na iyon baata push lang tapos may album na at echoss na hahaha

[@vhipergallardo1995]

Yes. Kpop often lipsync especially on concerts and awards shows. It sounds kinda funny when they fool people that they we're performing live even though in the reality they were not. HAHAHA!

[@donatoleopoldo7029]

Love this interview. I want more!

[@taylorlawrence7104]

shes an honest person i like that sometimes hurtful but shes like that

[@pamelavelez340]

It is not kayabangan when people are just expressing their honest opinion..let us put in another situation..kung teacher ka at hindi mo pinag-aralang mabuti ang ituturo mo sa mga estudyante ..I can say " I have no respect also"it's unfair kasi binabayaran ka..

[@mateeth]

Lip sync in a live show is definitely a no no. The audience will feel like they just wasted their money. :3 Some people sing even when they are not really good. And the ending? S much auto tune. Lol Nagagawa ng kasikatan hahaha. Ibigay na lang yon sa mga taong may kakayahang kumanta, wag na nilang ipilit. Hindi naman sila ang nananakit ang tenga eh. Hahahahaha

[@markreyes8291]

She speaks what's on her mind and she's not afraid to do so. And I admire that.

[@pamelavelez340]

I totally agree with miss lea..ang performers dapat bigyan ng justice yung mga performances kasi they are paid much to entertain..like charice ,,she sings live most of the time I think and ganda ng voice..another is sarah..very good performer..ganun dapat..and especially leah..she give her all in every performance she does..

[@fay3v]

currently hating myself for missing this show ... I just love Ms. Lea so much ... hindi sya plastic =)

[@reginabellestar]

i luv her, honesty is the best policy, one of the best singers ever. she speaks the truth so respect and accept. Hopefully she continues singing more and more

[@harumi5803]

I really love the honesty here.. very transparent!!!

[@pamelavelez340]

regarding with the RH bill,,it her opinion and it makes sense..I really admire people who are transparent.

[@megadiabrous]

that's what i like about Lea, she has a very secure opinion, she is not afraid to curse on air just to deliver her point... respect, so much respect :>

[@taoist32]

Almost all famous celebrity musicians lip synch. It's part of the industry and it's dishonest. I don't think these musicians are brave enough to admit they do. They have no integrity in their lives. I know they are pressured into doing certain concerts and acting in certain ways to make more money for the music corporations, but being fake should not be accepted.

[@TeacherJane]

that's why i adore regine velasquez singing live even when she's sick and can't hit the high notes.

[@tjayart8683]

Lea didn't left Philippines. Just think about 'how many months they practice for a play or theater or musical? How many days they'll be showing it? In how many cities or countries? Lea grew up singing and doing musicals, it's just so happen that she was given a talent noone in her time can match her (Well, there are Monique Wilson, Pinky Amador and Regine Velasquez), she grabbed the opportunities, honed her talent, explore its world and be recognized. Lea did movies here you know, so, noone can't say that she left Phils for US or London -- Captain Barbel of Herbert Bautista and Sana Maulit Muli with Aga Muhlach. She also speaks Tagalog well. Just grow up. If you were not yet alive in the 90s, you won't really understand -- we live simple life and appreciates simple things, its not about being a Pinoy or Makabayan. Just be inspired.

[@MultiAndymar]

that was her honest opinion common ppl nothing wrong that she said could really hurt anybody every one has the voice to say that's what's on our mind as long as no one get stepped on she's an artist with talent not everybody can be like leah we have each of our own talent. but i like the last one #leah b***h hahaha....on a purple chair love u lots and i admire u leah

[@HeyHiJenny]

Oh my Lea xD I couldn't believe I saw her on stage last january wow... it was like a dream . Totally admire her.

[@OnilMarteNavarroza]

Those are the things I love about Lea aside from being a great singer, she is very opinionated, honest and no pretensions.

[@candacecox9886]

I won a lip-syncing contest once. We called it "Extreme Fakers." It's okay though, because admission was free.

[@kpoprelated3455]

It's not okay if the show isn't a lipsync battle.

[@jonalynpimentel4437]

I appreciate her honestly Ma'am Lea Salonga, I really love Lea, and agree with her.

[@kerwinmarin6061]

I love Lea! She's very open-minded and she's a mix of western and eastern when it comes to personality and attitude! FTW Lea! Biggest fan in the US!

[@samboymayolaylo6831]

This is a perfect show for Martin. I love to watch the show. Good for you Martin

[@nipulkradmsinatagras8293]

2019 anyone? For crying out loud, upload niyo naman ang buong episode neto. Or better yet, please ibalik niyo ang programang 'to!

[@EddieGoing]

Did Lea forget this was an interview in English at the beginning of this video? She seems like the type to play that game..

[@bedtimewonders2024]

I love you more because of this interview, Ms Lea Salonga. Straightforward. Honest. Professional

[@kunten07]

I still have a huge crush on her.. ! Beautiful voice who wouldn't. And they way she carries herself off stage as well

[@compaqpresario8731]

She did acknowledge recently that at times, the situation really requires you to lip-synch. So I guess, in this interview, she was referring to singers who really never sing live at all. I don't agree on her comment on Sam. Sam's On My Own in the movie may not be the best by I will never say the concert version is better. Really glad they went away with the broadway type of singing because it would have ruined the emotions/acting in the movie.

[@kennethaawitin5605]

I just love Ms. Lea

[@johndev7005]

I like lea shes so pretty and smart

[@victorlorenzo5467]

Ang galing ni Ms. Lea. Very eloquent talaga.

[@reginevillacelis4189]

mad respect to this great artist, Lea Salonga ♥

[@llmrn3207]

.. I Really love Lea Salonga... !!! and I agree with her!!!

[@watermellonarchie]

She is so blunt I love it :)

[@meredithchandler73]

Does anyone have this full interview?!?!?

[@francoreal3567]

Bring back MARTIN @Late night

[@myleneartagame7014]

i love her!

[@flmc654mcrf4]

First Impression: BOY ABUNDA IS NOT BALD!!! Turns out he's not Boy Abunda

[@larabiatch]

She is sooooo great!! No matter what!!

[@qrod06]

that's Lea... very admirable and talented.

[@johnroebetvista1992]

it depends... if youre a POWERFUL singer its ok because if belting too much high notes may damage their voices...

[@imnotacat3798]

Well a singer should know how to be able to know how to look after their voices. If they do a live concert, they should know how to handle themselves. Stop defending mediocrity.

[@alazjaw.8968]

@@imnotacat3798 thats unrealistic

[@flipfordave]

yeah how come we cant just say bitch on Philippine late night TV? Lea's really smart. I like how she stayed honest but still politically correct on the hashtags. And Martin was so cute when he didn't want to say bitch ("I'm not gonna say it") LOL

[@PequenoGiant]

I love her honesty! Just like I like Jennifer Lawrence's honesty! They're so blunt and come off as rude but are so awesome! I've been told I'm rude for my honesty...society these days...honesty is rude? Option not aloud? Oh well love her!

[@m4giceyetr1x]

One of the many things that I love about our dear Ms. LEA SALONGA is the fact na hindi siya plastik; she is straight forward and very unbiased, kaya siya napipili maging judge pati sa Miss Universe. She has an opinion and she's very honest about them. We need more people like her in the world and less sugarcoaters. Respetuhin nyo yan kayong mga walang isip! More power to Ms. LEA!!

[@morisettea9990]

Lol. Kris Aquino is so correct. Lea Salonga can focus on the heart of the song because she's already technically perfect.

[@appleberry5893]

She is genuine, and has the Credibility to say it. Nothing's wrong with her opinion.

[@AlexiesFuentes]

No point of arguing with the haters because they don't know anything about what Lea does in theater.. I LOVE YOU LEA! YOU ARE THE BEST!

[@group5and6JADE]

Shame on those who bash Lea Salonga because of this. Are you freaking kidding me? She's true to what she says. She's very honest and she lets us hear her voice and she has good points. Unlike those people who sugarcoat their opinion just to protect their image. And she's LEA SALONGA. If you think she's just a singer, do some research, pal. Coz she's the best of the best in Broadway and she's a Disney legend. Ad there's more to that in her. We need more people who are as open minded as she is.

[@joshuamaniquiz4957]

i really love lea!

[@ivanmahilum9666]

I loved how Ms.Lea describe charice🥰

[@vinedee9428]

A very intelligent woman, and talented

[@m4giceyetr1x]

Panoorin mo yung performance niya ng "Rehab" by Amy Winehouse during her Your Songs concert a few years ago, makikita mo syang sumasayaw habang kumakanta, at ang linis pa rin ng boses, clear pa rin!

[@yenohchorbz]

Very well said Ms. Lea.

[@TheAsap2012]

Very well said.

[@KusanagiRai]

"Laos"? Far from it. Having finished Ragtime and the American Songbook concerts, she's set for the 4 Stars: One World of Broadway Musicals tour in Japan with fellow Broadway stars Ramin and SIerra (Phantom of the Opera) and Japanese actor-singer Yu Shirota. Many Pinoys haven't heard of them because cloistered areas of music like musical theater are (sadly) unpopular in the Phils. In musical theater, however, Lea remains a shining star. She can't and should't be compared to "mainstream" artists.

[@Soul-up8ru]

This show needs to be back! Pang US ang feel

[@juliuscorrales2194]

I agree. It feels like the late late show

[@Soul-up8ru]

@@juliuscorrales2194 Yep and sana mas funny pa yung host and meron ding games and video stuffs

[@maysayad42]

yes..lea is lea salongga..no one can replace her place..it is bec....she deserves a good treatment and a big apploused.....it is hard to go international and be noticed in oscar awards...and her voice both in stage as an actres and as a singer...no body is perfecr but for me she is perfect..in singing and in acting..

[@lmconn31]

whatever they say i still like lea.. she is talented and smart and so elegant and she. is wholesome

[@chalkvlogs5754]

The best!

[@jengmontgomery9250]

your so right ms lea...

[@liemeow]

Agree ms. Lea... if u r a.singer especially self acclaimed artist u should sing live..ur paid for it anyway. Dami jan sabi nla singer sila pero s mismong concert lip sync!!! My gosh!!

[@LoganManila]

They should do a chat show together.

[@mikeliu3262]

She's so cool!

[@HannahMoredo]

Someone in the Philippines needs to say their opinion and she looks like she can hold her own. Obviously! I'll side with her because of the fact that she has experience to back it up. If you go against her i feel like she would have respect on hearing your side you just have to back it up

[@kyriellepunongbayan6909]

Yeah!! Screw those who lipsync!! Lea forever!!

[@roealain3073]

tama nga naman bakit mo sasayangin pera at time mo manuod ng concert na lip synch kasi nga nagkoncert ka para iparininig mo ng live ang boses mo.

[@lornalegaspi1647]

Tama

[@eshkemerglac]

One of the Philippines most phenomenal singer! Admire her!

[@sophiavergara5930]

I love her ahhhh

[@juandenz2008]

She is an amazing performer, but her accent changes so much ! She had a posh english accent during her early interviews in England. In America she has a strong american accent. In the Philippines she uses more of a local accent and mixes in tagalog ?! The interview is in English, why does she want to mix in Tagalog ? I'm guessing she just wants the audience to relate to her more. After Manny Pacquiao is she the most famous person from the Philippines ?

[@arcanejee]

I thought I was the only one who noticed 😂

[@yenne9360]

Accents adapts to what country you go to. It's just easier for the locals to understand and communicate that way 👌 I do the same thing as so many do.

[@arcanejee]

^somebody's triggered. Haha chill out. It's Christmas. Lol

[@arcanejee]

Packo_ Hubu Not for me to say. :) Hope you get laid soon. That temper of yours isn't doing you any good. Merry Christmas.

[@dennygirl345]

no one beats Lea..(For Me)..forever idol!!! One way to get rid the "nagtatalenttalentan s showbusiness...especially in singing field..

[@babysylar]

She's very intelligent and talented... she knows what she's saying!

[@myzone5219]

True! What is the title "singer" for if one does not sing live?!

[@Catydid96]

I agree with Leah, Lip-synching isn't entertaining cause I could listen to that singers album and hear the same thing. When its real voice, it shows talent, it shows the truth basically. People don't understand the talent that it takes to be able to dance, and sing, and act, pretty much all at the same time. It does take talent. That's why most music today stinks, because it doesn't show peoples real abilities, its almost all computerized and show singing is all real.

[@idolcarol5264]

As a singer,I agree with Ms.Lea,doing live or concerts,then lipsynch???

[@andrewnaral8792]

i agree ... she's making an impression of an achievers ... may class and a diva ... kung titignan mo kasi ang performance sa theatre at sa iba .. angat ang theatre .. dancing + singing + acting ... she even make it to broadway and westend .. she's a professional ... kaya ang attitude ay kailangan professional din ..

[@MegaBlueboi]

He's a kinda popular singer in the Philippines.