Salonga Becomes First Filipina Honored with Walk of Fame Star
Lea Salonga received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, making her the first Filipina to earn the distinction. The Tony-winning performer, known for her roles in Miss Saigon and Disney's Aladdin and Mulan, spoke about the lack of visible role models early in her career. She noted that while progress has been made, more work remains for Asian representation in entertainment.
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