Lea Salonga --The Song That Changed My Life-- Part 4

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  • Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
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  • @mms0816
    @mms0816 10 років тому +235

    “…..to prove as an Asian woman, I can play whatever part I want to play, and do it well, and have people in the audience forget where I’m from or who I am and my background, and just take me purely on merit on what I can do…” very well said Miss Lea....On my own changed your life, your words will change my destiny...

    • @wig.8gles
      @wig.8gles 3 роки тому +4

      Very well said Ms. Lea

  • @reindonato6126
    @reindonato6126 10 років тому +212

    Only Lea Salonga can pull off "Poker Face" while wearing a gown. Haha!

  • @rodels.3745
    @rodels.3745 9 років тому +176

    The only thing that Lea does better than singing is talking with eloquence

  • @jonathanpascual3945
    @jonathanpascual3945 10 років тому +156

    She is a very intelligent woman. A very rare human being. This is with no overstatement at all.

    • @TristanandIsolt
      @TristanandIsolt 5 років тому +11

      Listening to her talk she is a total intellectual. If she were not a singer she would be a Doctor, scientist or professor. I know she was going toward medical school.

  • @KingdomComeClark
    @KingdomComeClark 10 років тому +129

    Listening to Lea talk (and of course sing), I can say with all certainty that her husband is one of the luckiest men in the world.

  • @4thArmoredVet
    @4thArmoredVet 5 років тому +51

    Moral to the story: If you’re looking for awesome singers start in the Philippines.

    • @whitmer1632
      @whitmer1632 3 роки тому +1

      And dont settle phil for last?

    • @clarissemonte5352
      @clarissemonte5352 3 роки тому +1

      please try Journey...it ends up to the Philippines too..

  • @emmanuelcastillo3797
    @emmanuelcastillo3797 10 років тому +203

    I guess I'm one of the few lucky ones to have been touched by her magic face to face. Having worked at Y&R Advertising in Manila, I was privileged enough to have done a string of TV commercials with her at the height of her Broadway career. We were all gushing, embarrassingly I must admit, telling her how proud we were of her being the first Filipino global star of stage and film. Lea also has another quirk I'd like to share - she has a photographic memory. We would be handing her a script for a 30-seconder TV commercial, wall-to-wall copy having been co-written by a client, and she would take just one look at it, scanning all the while from top to bottom of page, hand it back to us, and then its take one. That's it! The director would yell cut and say, that's good, mark it!

    • @terisitaazurin1775
      @terisitaazurin1775 7 років тому +1

      EEmmanuel Castillo

    • @MellyBellyMelody
      @MellyBellyMelody 7 років тому +12

      Wow ! Photographic memory is such a usefull skill especially in this line of work haha!

    • @sarce14344
      @sarce14344 6 років тому +9

      Wow!Nw i can say she deserved to be where she is right now and more!

    • @whatevergoesforme5129
      @whatevergoesforme5129 5 років тому +20

      Well, she was a child prodigy so what you revealed is not a surprise at all. Simon Bowman said so himself. And that is why Lea had a very wide English vocabulary even as a child. She can mimic accents too.

    • @yurinuqui5152
      @yurinuqui5152 4 роки тому

      Emmanuel Castillo u

  • @tomgallowitz
    @tomgallowitz 11 років тому +45

    Lea, is probably the reason why Les Mis does color blind casting and has had a lot of success with it. Go Lea!!! :)

    • @jp3813
      @jp3813 2 роки тому +6

      Evident from the casts of the 10th & 25th anniversary concerts. Though I prefer the former, the latter shows Lea's impact.

  • @communityband1
    @communityband1 9 років тому +197

    They commend her consistency and pitch accuracy. After listening to countless performances of hers, I've yet to hear her make a mistake. Every note is on. Every lyric. Every syllable is crystal clear. It's humanly impossible to be a perfect singer, but she comes as close as anyone.

  • @diamondwhite4899
    @diamondwhite4899 10 років тому +91

    this was really so inspirational to me; I am pursuing a career on broadway and I've ALWAYS wanted to play Eponine and I was told don't bother because I'm black but just like she wouldn't let her race speak for her, nether will I

    • @ronalumbres1058
      @ronalumbres1058 4 роки тому +3

      Sister all of us is made from blood and flesh .we are all equal in the eyes of god all beautiful and unique.continue your dreams and inspires others .god bless

  • @RogueCylon
    @RogueCylon Рік тому +3

    Lea was the best Eponine I ever saw, and of course I still treasure seeing Lea as Kim.

  • @mikeliu3262
    @mikeliu3262 11 років тому +32

    You know she's good when when people are still comparing Anne Hathaway and Sam to her. You know she's great when no one compares any Kim to her.

  • @lanzjoshua
    @lanzjoshua 11 років тому +35

    how could she memorize all the lyrics of the thousands of songs that she sings?? beats me! and most of them are in live concerts!!

  • @commentblues1511
    @commentblues1511 5 років тому +30

    Yes, the consistency but I say, her versatility is insane. She can act while singing, she can sing any genre using her own renditions but not only that, everything she sings is as clear as a crystal not to mention her stage presence.

  • @elucified
    @elucified 10 років тому +68

    Amazing voice, equally as amazing lady. Tears came to my eyes the moment she started singing On My Own.

    • @IceCeeTV
      @IceCeeTV 3 роки тому

      Me too 😭😭😭

  • @MrCalum64
    @MrCalum64 8 років тому +48

    What a voice. Miss lea is 100% one of the best ever.

  • @apobangposince2016
    @apobangposince2016 4 роки тому +12

    *My mother's first celebrity to see/met in person* (ofc here in the PH) *was Ms. Lea when she was still in her teens and starting theatre act/s.* *How lucky is she!!!* 😩

  • @jempulig
    @jempulig 10 років тому +76

    Some people are not open to diversity & are very quick to judge & label you by your race and/or skin color. But Lea, as an oriental lady who proved it that whatever or whoever you are, you can achieve anything if you put your heart to your dream without forgetting where you came from & never changing who you are gets you anywhere. Lea, you're an inspiration....

    • @jempulig
      @jempulig 8 років тому +3

      +puttra sonothong Excuse me?!? 1. Go back to your parents to teach you some values if they got values to teach YOU.
      2. But then again, no amount of money could buy you values, you'll still be a putrid human being devoid of any good values to humanity, a vermin, that is if you even have any brain to understand anything I'm saying, imbecile earthling....

    • @MariamaBahOffiicial
      @MariamaBahOffiicial 7 років тому

      Jemy Velasco

    • @jackeroo75
      @jackeroo75 3 роки тому

      And you must know the oriental isn’t something she identifies as.

  • @micheledix2616
    @micheledix2616 2 роки тому +6

    Her diction is just perfect to listen to as we are privileged to hear every word and therefore the context of the lyrics. And that is quite rare even with the most well known and quite famous performers

  • @envirocat
    @envirocat 3 роки тому +3

    I remember spontaneously catching a matinee of Miss Saigon. Ended up seeing her performance live.

  • @asiancutie21
    @asiancutie21 8 років тому +41

    What an inspiration to Asian women

  • @jhessievhie30
    @jhessievhie30 9 років тому +48

    Lea Salonga is really my idol.
    She sings naturally with her heart..
    How I wish I could see her in personal someday..
    I'm also a Filipino like her, and wanted to be a singer
    she's my inspiration :)

  • @alshelah100
    @alshelah100 10 років тому +47

    From the first time I opened my Miss Saigon CD to the divine privilege of seeing her perform the role live on Broadway I have been in love with her voice! So crystal clear...incredible pitch and how she annunciates every word. She is simply the best!!

  • @felicitasreyes6024
    @felicitasreyes6024 5 років тому +7

    I'm a fan ever since I heard her sang "Tomorrow." Her voice is so clear and pure.

  • @manueldurante990
    @manueldurante990 3 роки тому +3

    Being a few years older than Ms. Lea, I had really witnessed her as a very young talented cute little girl until now. How far has she gone - became a source of pride not only for the Filipinos but also for all the Asians. The quality of her voice is at a different level. Her countenance is enhanced by her immeasurable wit and versatility in expressing herself through songs and in conversing - wow her command of the English language and fluency in delivering it with her angelique voice is really amazing. I am so sorry for some of our fellow Pinoys who misinterpreted it as being proud when she uses English in our home country during interviews with media people. They never knew that it was one of the components why she was able to conquer the world of music and uplifted the Pinoys in the eyes of those races who feel they are the superior races in the world. Thank you, Lea and I thanked God for creating you as a Pinay!

  • @princesscousin8455
    @princesscousin8455 4 роки тому +6

    When she sing a song you dont have to read the lyrics i can't complain

  • @mswhitelighter
    @mswhitelighter 5 років тому +6

    why is it that everytime she sings on my own I'm tearing up 😢?

  • @islengnogales9949
    @islengnogales9949 2 роки тому +3

    2022 and its always been magical hearing Ms. Lea sing. ❤

  • @danielladahoui888
    @danielladahoui888 10 років тому +22

    Lea Salonga, you're one of my great singing inspirations!

  • @ding174
    @ding174 5 років тому +3

    Watched her live here in Las Vegas at the UNLV theatre. Sold out to 90% Filipinos and she was amazing. Her interaction with the audience between songs were so humble and down to earth and at time so Filipino. Thanks Almighty Father for sending us one of your most blessed angels to spread joy and love through her voice and her music and her love for her fellow man.

  • @severinabautista6989
    @severinabautista6989 3 роки тому +1

    It's like Filipino mentality, in general, that once you speak English especially out of town or city you're already "mayabang" or whatsoever! I often heard it from my kabarrios " nakarating lang ng Maynila pa‐Ingles² pa, sarap kudkurin ng asin!" Those were un‐educated people or if they did, not even finished grade school & so sorry for them! Instead of discouraging anyone or give negative comments, we have to appreciate people who are intelligent enough & had given various extraordinary talent uplifting not just the people but the country most that we must be proud of, salute to Lea Salonga that never been too late on my 70's to know her & thanks to UA-cam!

  • @lynharrod5087
    @lynharrod5087 4 роки тому +5

    We can not alter our destiny....Her's evolved...As it does. Brilliant!! Thank you for posting these 4 parts.Wonderful! So is she. xx 8.2020. Love and best wishes from New Zealand.

  • @mccoy1584
    @mccoy1584 5 років тому +4

    I'd love to see her on Asia's Got Talent as a judge. Hopefully...

  • @lyndobla
    @lyndobla 9 років тому +11

    Perfect singing voice! There's no other word to describe it!

  • @nikkisison7943
    @nikkisison7943 10 років тому +21

    Thanks for this, made my day....I'm a huge fan way way back even before miss Saigon....she's the one and only Kim, uncomparable

  • @saranje100
    @saranje100 10 років тому +14

    I love her. She's one of my inspirations to be the best I can be in what I can and love to do. And she's honesty one of a kind. I hope to fulfill my goals and dreams and even more someday, just as she did. :)

  • @wkaibigan
    @wkaibigan 8 років тому +7

    Maganda. Love you Lea Salonga. Absolutely an amazing performer.

  • @jhill74893
    @jhill74893 5 років тому +2

    to prove as an Asian woman, I can play whatever part I want to play, and just take me purely on merit on what I can do. Well Lea you have certainly proved that, and proved it extremely well. All future Filipino singers are compared to you. You have set the bar so high with your talent, dedication, and manner.

  • @micamijares2340
    @micamijares2340 11 років тому +4

    she's such a wonderful, excellent and passionate performer!

  • @rheybagarinao3866
    @rheybagarinao3866 4 роки тому +3

    It'd be a dream come true if I can watch and listen to her while singing in person. 😊😊 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @rachelripley7064
    @rachelripley7064 8 років тому +7

    The Philippines very own Lea Salonga - you are the best

  • @hakunamatataa2
    @hakunamatataa2 11 років тому +3

    lea is just amazing in every way possible. i admire her so so much

  • @rodoullamichaelides5397
    @rodoullamichaelides5397 3 роки тому +1

    I adore this woman. She is beautiful talented and amazing performer. I have never seen her as an asian woman. For me is only a very very talented woman.

  • @ronaldriadi9711
    @ronaldriadi9711 8 років тому +7

    Thx Ms. Lea, She started it she fight for it and then she achive it. It's on your own. bravo. Gbu always.

  • @ajbd6683
    @ajbd6683 10 років тому +8

    On my own is also the song that changed my life as well...

  • @notnotmurico8783
    @notnotmurico8783 8 років тому +18

    Emotion just keeps on swelling, it envelopes your soul to weep on how grateful we were for such talent existing to serve as an inspiration to many. Just fantastically beautiful talent :)

  • @Aya-jl6on
    @Aya-jl6on 8 років тому +12

    i wish i could like this a thousand times..

  • @alezacrespublik6655
    @alezacrespublik6655 5 років тому +4

    The most perfect singer ever

  • @merceditajarabejo1327
    @merceditajarabejo1327 5 років тому +2

    I'm teary eyed.on the song "On My Own".Truly on your own you made yourself great.You maintain your classiness and good heart through the years.No wonder up until now people around the world are amaze not only by your talent but you as a person.You have proven yourself as Asian that you can conquer the world on your own.God bless you more Lea Salonga.With love from the Philippines:)

  • @downtoearth4260
    @downtoearth4260 8 років тому +5

    so proud of Miss Leah God bless you and more of you please

  • @ladygrinch5947
    @ladygrinch5947 5 років тому +3

    We will forever be in awe.

  • @TheBongReyes
    @TheBongReyes 6 років тому +5

    It’s hard for me to pick what is my favorite song from Lea. But, IMO, my favorite is “I’d give my life for you” from Miss Saigon.

  • @rockinshoes1
    @rockinshoes1 11 років тому +3

    I still get shivers from Lea singing OMO

  • @johnsmith9730
    @johnsmith9730 4 роки тому +1

    You are just incredible and amazing

  • @katiepie3009
    @katiepie3009 4 роки тому +2

    While I like On My Own I LOVE A Little Fall of Rain

  • @mutya011
    @mutya011 10 років тому +3

    i remember watching her on tv doing the miss saigon, when i was a child that made me admire him and dreamed of singing on stage

  • @wkaibigan
    @wkaibigan 7 років тому +5

    Mabuhay Lea Salonga

  • @benabella4583
    @benabella4583 9 років тому +7

    I get it Lea, you're perfect and I'm soooo jealous. Love you Lea!

  • @alizzabalingue6020
    @alizzabalingue6020 10 років тому +4

    you're my inspiration MOMMY LEA ,Why I'm still sketching because I know that someday you'll gonna appreciate all of my drawings for you.

  • @brotherandre1
    @brotherandre1 11 років тому +6

    she was actually the valedictorian in secondary school.

  • @benabella4583
    @benabella4583 9 років тому +5

    I get it Lea, you are perfect and I am jealous. Love you Lea

  • @IJAbraham
    @IJAbraham 11 років тому +2

    She's great, she's great, she's great....SHE IS GREAT! Lea is great!

  • @octopu5ie
    @octopu5ie 11 років тому +4

    she's so amazing, thank you for sharing all four parts of this documentary - i love her so so so so much, and to hear about her journey is just motivational.

  • @zheajasmine8244
    @zheajasmine8244 5 років тому +4

    She’s so underrated 😍

    • @joalizabeth4410
      @joalizabeth4410 4 роки тому +1

      She's not. She is in fact considered to be a legend. Nothing underrated about having Olivier and Tony awards ;)

    • @symph2000
      @symph2000 3 роки тому +1

      @@joalizabeth4410 And she's a Disney Legend awardee.

  • @MsTamarits
    @MsTamarits 11 років тому +9

    she can memorize those lyrics cause she's one of those person with high level of intelligence.. b4 she audition at miss Saigon at 17, she's on pre med in university, which is quiet hard to study and im sure she finished her secondary with honors.

    • @whatevergoesforme5129
      @whatevergoesforme5129 5 років тому +2

      She has a photographic memory and she was a child prodigy. EDIT: She graduated valedictorian from OB Montessori. Btw, you need a good memory to study medicine.

  • @kr-ir5ll
    @kr-ir5ll 11 років тому +2

    I love how she sang "intuition".,

  • @fayelfrida27
    @fayelfrida27 11 років тому +1

    idk why but whenever i hear this song "On My Own" i become teary, especially when its Lea who sings it.

  • @leandranicolevillanueva2479
    @leandranicolevillanueva2479 4 роки тому +1

    One of my favourite song😍

  • @justjazzyjas
    @justjazzyjas 11 років тому +5

    Thank you for posting! Lea sans make-up looks exactly the same when she was auditioning for Les Mis way back. Conscious decision to wear similar white baggy shirt during her segment with Boublil-Schonberg? Gorgeous!

  • @amanadraconis8941
    @amanadraconis8941 10 років тому +1

    I love this song.... Especially when she sings it... ❤️❤️❤️

  • @chrislagazon2020
    @chrislagazon2020 4 роки тому +1

    Lea is a rock star!

  • @melbamiagano1662
    @melbamiagano1662 8 років тому +3

    amazing performance

  • @SevenDeMagnus
    @SevenDeMagnus 5 років тому +2

    Cool, nice to hear Lea singing, something more heavy.
    God bless, Proverbs 31

  • @whitmer1632
    @whitmer1632 3 роки тому +1

    I NEVER KNEW POKER FACE CAN BE A STORY HAHAHA
    Shes really a storyteller

  • @juzme1975
    @juzme1975 11 років тому +2

    Goosebumps!!!!

  • @jeffshawnclachiabarera1947
    @jeffshawnclachiabarera1947 11 років тому +1

    Shes incredible.Excited to see her on saturday #thevoicephil.

  • @victorguevarra4585
    @victorguevarra4585 5 років тому +1

    She's so great..

  • @desireeban4694
    @desireeban4694 7 років тому +1

    yeheeey my idol before,now and forever...perfect!

  • @tessceballos5255
    @tessceballos5255 10 років тому +1

    Wow! Your such a great nice voice,,i really like you..

  • @rizestanislao160
    @rizestanislao160 6 років тому +1

    I love her voice

  • @Dalszielle
    @Dalszielle 6 років тому +2

    Wow!!❤️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @The4thSoprano
    @The4thSoprano 11 років тому +2

    Thanks so much for posting these! Lea is one of my vocal idols.

  • @jordan5974
    @jordan5974 11 років тому +1

    Thanks for sharing! This is amazing.

  • @wig.8gles
    @wig.8gles 3 роки тому

    She is a very intelligent woman, keep doing what you're doing.

  • @maycrespo3975
    @maycrespo3975 2 роки тому

    Lea singing Gaga is smash!

  • @abrenajm
    @abrenajm 11 років тому +1

    Love her to bits

  • @FatimaStarr2013
    @FatimaStarr2013 3 роки тому

    Wow ❤️❤️❤️

  • @m4giceyetr1x
    @m4giceyetr1x  11 років тому +1

    Because she's just that great, that's why! =)

  • @user-km9ft8el5k
    @user-km9ft8el5k 11 років тому

    Excellent!

  • @emjaydacman6670
    @emjaydacman6670 5 років тому +1

    WOW!!💕😭💕❤

  • @doriscabanilla1669
    @doriscabanilla1669 5 років тому +1

    A National Treasure

  • @RandolfLedesma
    @RandolfLedesma 11 років тому

    i love it....

  • @kr-ir5ll
    @kr-ir5ll 11 років тому

    I love it!

  • @syxveyconsunji1612
    @syxveyconsunji1612 6 років тому +1

    WHY AM I EVEN CRYING?

  • @EliPablo
    @EliPablo 11 років тому

    Bravo, Lea Salonga!

  • @sayurikumiko-sama4474
    @sayurikumiko-sama4474 11 років тому

    wow! wow! wow! lea salonga DAISUKI!!!

  • @mejanna_g
    @mejanna_g 4 роки тому +2

    Rare Breed!!!

  • @PrettieNina
    @PrettieNina 11 років тому +1

    Im such a fan!!!!! Thank u for uploading all these videos of lea! :)

  • @johncollen5689
    @johncollen5689 5 років тому

    A Whole New World brought me here.

  • @AttyDara
    @AttyDara 11 років тому

    i love you lea!!