06/09/2026
The voice behind Jasmine and Mulan Lea Salonga now a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! ⭐
The Tony-winning Filipina icon officially received the 2,855th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming the first Filipina ever honored with a star. The recognition was presented in the Live Performance category, fitting for an artist whose career has stretched from Broadway stages to some of Disney’s most beloved animated films.
Salonga made history as Kim in Miss Saigon, later became the singing voice of Princess Jasmine in Aladdin and Mulan, and built a career that helped open doors for Asian and Filipino performers around the world. At the ceremony, fellow stars including Ming-Na Wen, Brandy, and Darren Criss celebrated not just her talent, but the path she helped create for those who followed.
For decades, Lea Salonga gave unforgettable characters their voice. Now Hollywood has permanently given her a place of her own. ⭐
