WHO | HONOREE Lea Salonga
EMCEE Emmy Award Winning sports & Entertainment Journalist Sibley Scoles
GUEST SPEAKERS Actress and Walk of Famer Ming-Na Wen
WHAT Dedication of the 2,855th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
WHEN Friday, September 4th, 2026 at 11:30 AM PT
WHERE 6225 Hollywood Boulevard in front of The Pantages Theatre
WATCH LIVE The event will be streamed live exclusively at www.walkoffame.com
Lea Salonga will be honored with the 2,855th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 4th at 11:30 am PT at 6255 Hollywood Boulevard. Salonga, will receive her star in the category of Live Performance. Joining emcee Sibley Scoles will be Ming-Na Wen.
Wen and Salonga both lent their voices in the hit animated film as the lead character “Mulan”. Salonga will have the honor of being the first Filipina to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and around the world have visited this cultural landmark since 1960.
Following her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, Salonga will also be honored with the Icon Award at the third annual Manila International Film Festival’s (MIFF) Closing Night Awards Gala on Sunday, September 6th at The Beverly Hilton. A member of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, MIFF nominated Salonga to the Hollywood Walk of Fame Committee for consideration.
ABOUT OUR HONOREE
“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Lea Salonga to the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” stated Ana Martinez, Walk of Fame producer.
“Lea Salonga is a true trailblazer whose extraordinary talent and decades-long career have inspired audiences around the world. We are thrilled to honor her with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and especially proud that she will be the first Filipina to receive this iconic recognition. Her achievement is a milestone, not only for Lea, but for the Filipino community and for generations of artists who will follow in her footsteps” added Martinez.
Multiple award-winning actress and singer Lea Salonga is renowned across the world for her powerful voice and perfect pitch. Lea stars as the lead villain in Dreamworks Animation’s upcoming fantasy film Forgotten Island premiering September 26th. Lea most recently starred on Broadway in Old Friends (alongside Bernadette Peters) after headlining the Los Angeles and London productions.
Lea is best known for her Tony Award-winning role in Miss Saigon. In addition to the Tony, she has won the Olivier, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Theatre World Awards. She was also the first Asian to play Éponine in the musical Les Misérables on Broadway and returned to the beloved show as Fantine in the 2006 revival. In January 2026 she took on the role of Madame Thénardier in Les Misérables: The World Tour Spectacular. On Broadway, Lea starred in the 2018 Broadway revival of Once on This Island as the Goddess of Love, Erzulie. The show’s return to the Broadway stage earned a Tony Award for “Best Revival of a Musical” and garnered Lea and the cast a Grammy nomination for “Best Musical Theater Album.” She has also been seen on Broadway in Here Lies Love, Allegiance, and Flower Drum Song.
Many fans of all ages recognize Lea as the singing voice of Princess Jasmine from Aladdin and Fa Mulan for Mulan and Mulan II. For her portrayal of the beloved princesses, the Walt Disney Company bestowed her with the honor of “Disney Legend.”
Lea starred in Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin (a reboot of the popular series) available on HBO Max, after starring in the critically acclaimed Sony musical-drama Yellow Rose. Lea can also be heard in the Netflix record-breaking film KPop Demon Hunters, the Netflix animated series Centaurworld, and in FX’s animated series Little Demon. In August 2021, Lea released her single “Dream Again” and in November Lea Salonga: Live with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra from Sydney Opera House aired as part of Great Performances on PBS. A live album of the performance was subsequently released by Broadway Records.
Lea’s 2025 Stage, Screen & Everything In Between Tour and her 2022 Dream Again Tour saw sold-out audiences and record-breaking sales across North America and the United Kingdom. Lea has toured all over the world, performing sold-out concerts in such locations as the Sydney Opera House, 02 Arena, Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, Singapore’s Esplanade, Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, Hong Kong Cultural Center, Queen Sirikit Convention Center in Bangkok, and Carnegie Hall in New York.
In addition to her stage and screen credits, Lea served as a judge on the hit Philippines version of The Voice, including the ratings juggernaut The Voice Kids. She has released multiple solo albums, toured the world with legendary pop-opera quartet Il Divo, and received rave reviews for her many cabaret engagements, including a record-setting run at New York’s 54 Below. Her latest album, Sounding Joy – The Holiday Album, was released by Center Stage Records in November 2024.
In her 45-year career, Lea has performed for six Philippine presidents (from Ferdinand Marcos to Benigno S. Aquino III), four American Presidents (Joe Biden, George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush), and for Diana, Princess of Wales and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She was honored by Time Magazine as a Time100 Impact Award Recipient and received the Gold House 2023 Gold Legend Award.
THE HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S WALK OF FAME
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a celebration of art, entertainment, and all things Hollywood. Star ceremonies are broadcast worldwide, connecting fans with their favorite artists. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the Walk of Fame on behalf of the City of Los Angeles. Honorees are selected by a committee of their peers. Sponsors fund the star, the ceremony, and the maintenance of the legendary attraction. The Walk of Fame is free to all. To learn more and find your favorite stars, visit www.walkoffame.com.
Hollywood Walk of Fame contact: Ana Martinez, [email protected]
ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Founded in 1921, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to advancing the economic vitality, cultural richness, and civic well-being of Hollywood. Representing nearly 700 member organizations that collectively employ more than 148,000 people, the Chamber is Hollywood’s largest and most influential business organization. As the leading advocate for Hollywood’s business community, the Chamber convenes leaders across industries to champion initiatives that strengthen the local economy, enhance quality of life, and elevate Hollywood’s position as the world’s premier destination for entertainment, tourism, investment, and innovation. The Chamber is also the proud steward of two of the world’s most recognizable cultural landmarks—the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame© and the legendary Hollywood Sign©—preserving and promoting these global symbols on behalf of Hollywood and its residents, businesses, and visitors. Ron Frierson serves as President and Chief Executive Officer, Dan Halden serves as Chief Operating Officer, and Jerry Neuman serves as Chair of the Board for the 2026–2027 term. To learn more or become more involved, visit www.hollywoodchamber.net.
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