#MissSaigonPH

We sat down with Lea Salonga, the original Kim from the 1989 production of MISS SAIGON, and talked about her experiences from the show and how she feels about the new production coming to Manila. #MissSaigonPH
Chapters:
00:00 - 1:03 - Your viral MISS SAIGON Audition video
1:04 - 1:19 - Did you think that audition would change your life?
1:20 - 2:25 - How was Kim described to you?
2:26 - 3:57 - MISS SAIGON’s return to the Philippines
3:58 - 7:00 - Current Direction of MISS SAIGON
7:00 - 7:14 - End (Invite to watch)

[@icerag]

The fact that Lea speaks straight English in this interview even if she is in the Philippines should not be interpreted as snobbish or arrogant. She has a very businesslike tone which is typical of interviews. She is speaking to a global audience and Filipinos watching understand every word of it anyway. Lea is a global icon and a trailblazer to generations of Filipino performers for the world stage.

[@junrieabbieuy5611]

Yes, I agree! Even her interview when she was 18years old about he role as Kim, she had already this kind of English including her diction. So proud to be a Filipina bcoz of how you portrayed us Filipins women! 💖💖💖🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@ateudeng1715]

Lea's right. Filipinos in the Philippines are a class of audience of their own. When Filipino audiences love you, they really love you. But when they don't like you, you will really feel it. :)

[@ritaestrada8663]

I watched Miss Saigon here in Melbourne. I'm excited for the Filo audience to get to see the talented cast. I love Sean!!! His performance is exceptional!!! I highly recommend our kababayans to watch Miss SAIGON!!!

[@camillem111]

Im going to watch it tomorrow :) -from The Philippines :) Excited much :)

[@hpfme]

Goosebumps! Bringing back all of these coming from Lea.

[@nestoraclajr7164]

Wow! That's how freat Lea is! To remember 5 different version of one song taught to her and even Claude-Michel wondered! ❤️❤️❤️

[@oceanminded2009]

If I can't have her singing voice, maski clarity in speaking nalang. Didn't know she had photographic memory! Pitch perfect + photographic memory = 1st Tony awards for Philippines!

[@darthgiggity7948]

Photographic Memory is a misnomer. It's Eidetic Memory.

[@ofelialopez3724]

I watched the ms saigon in Sydney opera house . The young artist who played as Kim looked so innocent looking but talented..beautiful voice

[@marymonnettezabarte6105]

I might cry when I hear ‘The Last Night of the World’ live. ❤ my favorite song ever!

[@suhugo9546]

Please tour the US! ❤

[@louieadam251]

The revival of Miss Saigon always change in a direction we are heading to. The Engineer become queer and the American dream is no longer there in this generation..

[@anjaplushenka5995]

*Good! A representation of the times. Long live, queer people! As for the American Dream, it is now laughable.*

[@YYC403NOYP]

It's been almost a fixture in bars where gay managers are pushing their bar girls to US servicemen in places where there are US military bases. It's NOT new, it's not patronizing the gay "movement".

[@XandieFireman]

And now the Miss Saigon is played by a Black Latina

[@anjaplushenka5995]

@@XandieFireman *Which actress, and in which production? Name the actress.*

[@coijoi]

🌼🌼🌼

[@jeremygonchakhailov]

♥️

[@purplepaints1234]

lea has aged so much in the last 5 year:she looks like Nova Viila now

[@alvinnicolasora2795]

pls post how your age looks and let’s compare it to Lea’s. aging is part of human life. i find it strange that you dish it out like some do not show their age in the long run.

[@jonathanvinluan6788]

Layo nman..nova villa tlga..

[@emmanzanoria5155]

Yoww below the belt comments

[@dolorescahanding]

ganda mo e 😂

[@azenith9589]

Mag Tagalog ka na sa pinas ka !😅

[@jephtemunez2186]

Oh have you forgotten that English is a universal language? For everybody around the world to understand the interview, it is but fitting that Lea Salonga is speaking in English. That’s that. 😊😉

[@JonasOfAnonas]

Troll. Funny how you capitalized T for Tagalog but “pinas”

[@lilybethmcgrath1280]

I like her to speak the English language. Very clear inunciation. What is wrong with speaking English? It is the Philippines' second language. What is wrong with you? The questions asked are in English. So answer in English if you know how to answer them. Open your ears. She's intelligent and can articulate very well.

[@lilybethmcgrath1280]

Inggit ka lang. Maybe you should practice your English. Then you will be the next Leah

[@paulinekitri]

The interview is in English 😭

[@eod1589]

The pretentious and arrogant Miss Saigon in the Philippines

[@lj5386]

Guard, may baliw po dito nakatakas.

[@karlamayc.gentapan5798]

ok ka lang? u need a hug,?

[@allansorianomorales3950]

We all understand how you've never had a happy childhood. Or a happy life. Just breathe! And cry some more.

[@janineangelasoriano2411]

May sira ulong nakawala sa mental dito, paki kulong ulit, yun mga walang ambag sa lipunan