Lea Salonga scheduled to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star in September
Filipino performer Lea Salonga is set to become the first Filipino artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 4. She will be honored in the Live Performance category for her extensive career in theater and music.
Why it matters
This is a landmark cultural achievement for Filipino representation in global entertainment, marking a significant milestone for the artist and her country.
<p><a href="https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/tracking/leasalonga/" target="_blank">Lea Salonga</a> is set to receive her very own Hollywood Walk of Fame star on September 4 along Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, California.</p><p>According to the Manila International Film Festival, the star will be the 2,855th star awarded to an artist and the <a href="https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/artandculture/951368/lea-salonga-to-become-first-filipino-to-receive-hollywood-walk-of-fame-star/story/" target="_blank">first-ever given to a Filipino</a>.
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