One half of the dramatic powerhouse from this production, Lea Salonga is the first Filipina TONY and Olivier Award winning actress who won for her groundbreaking performance as Kim in Miss Saigon. Her other stellar performances include those in the revival of Once On This Island, Allegiance, Here Lies Love, Flower Drum Song, and Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends. In addition to her awards, she is a two time GRAMMY nominee, and an honored Disney Legend in 2011.

“When I was asked by Clint and Bobby if I was interested at all in this project, an experience that told a probable and possible story that absolutely applies to our people, I said sure, even before knowing the details. It will be a challenge though, but hopefully will lend a figurative voice to those who are suffering”