Lea Salonga Set To Become First Filipina Honoured With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star
Filipino actress and singer Lea Salonga will become the first Filipina to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2026. She is being honored in the Live Theatre/Live Performance category for her extensive career on Broadway and her iconic voice work for Disney.
Why it matters
This marks a significant cultural milestone for Filipino representation in global entertainment history.
Lea Salonga is set to add another major milestone to her already celebrated career when she receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 4, 2026.
The Filipino singer and actress will become the first Filipina to receive the honour, with her recognition coming under the Live Theatre/Live Performance category of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce’s Class of 2026.
Salonga has enjoyed a distinguished career spanning stage, film and music. Her breakthrough came with Miss Saigon , for which she won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, establishing her as one of Broadway’s leading performers.
Her work has also reached a global audience through Disney. Salonga provided the singing voices for Princess Jasmine in Aladdin and Mulan in Mulan , including the beloved ballad “Reflection”.
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