I dreamed a dream (Les Miserables)

Im inspired to share this clip when I watched the sensational rendition of the song from one of the contestants of the popular UK talent show, Britain Got Talent. Her name is Susan Boyle, a Scottish 47 years old that impressed the judges, including Simon Cowell himself and a big surprise to everyone.

Well, there is so much talks over Youtube channel now after Susan's clip was posted this week. It is annoying to read comparisons between Lea Salonga who sung it in Broadway and Susan who just starting her quest to a new career. Frankly speaking, there is no comparison at all - it is like comparing an apple and pineapple. The message of the song is really beautiful and while watching Susan, it reminded me of the musical that Ive watched live in West End two years ago and Im still hoping that I will be able to watch Lea singing this song as she did it on this video, maybe in Broadway...

A celebration for Pinoys - courtesy of Lea as Fantine (Les Mis)

Well, after giving birth to a baby girl two years ago, Lea (aka Miss Saigon) did perform in Broadway again, playing Fantine in Les Miserables production. She will explain why it is a celebration for her and her countrymen/women in the Philippines.

Im proud to be Pinoy (Filipino)

Filipino artists around the world are the priceless possessions of my home country, Philippines as my history books says as the Pearl of the Orient Sea! One of them is Lea Salonga. I had the chance to watch her in CCP for her portrayal as Kim for the long running musical, Miss Saigon. And then, I watched the musical again in 2006 when the UK production did their British tour in Northern Ireland. I was really proud because the main cast, including The Engineer, and the dancers were Filipino talents. Brilliant production from Cameron!



On the other hand, the clip is quite monumental for Lea as a young talented girl who did impress Cameron's team to cast her as Kim. She was innocent and confident which did make proud us Pinoys in the music industry around the world. She became an inspiration to young Filipinos nowadays of what she achieved and brought honor and fame to the Philippines. BRAVO LEA...



I did my review as well for this musical which is posted in Dooyoo - a product review site. This is the link: Miss Saigon

Lea Salonga in Les Mis

I had the chance to watch this one of the longest running musicals in West End last September 2007. Unfortunatetly, it was not Lea Salonga playing Eponine. The production was great - from backdraft to stage set-up! There is always a good reason to watch it again in West End! The clip is featuring Lea singing, On My Own. Very moving scene.