Lea Salonga to be honored with Manila International Film Fest Icon Award

The Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) announced Lea Salonga as the recipient of its inaugural Icon Award, recognizing the Broadway superstar for a career that “has broken barriers and inspired generations.” Salonga will be honored with the award during MIFF’s Closing Night Gala which will be held on Sept. 6 at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. “Lea Salonga is a legend whose extraordinary career has broken barriers and inspires generations of Filipino and Asian artists globally,” said Lisa Lew, executive producer of the MIFF. “From sweeping major theater awards to voicing classic Disney heroines and starring on screens across both the US and the Philippines, she […]... Keep on reading: Lea Salonga to be honored with Manila International Film Fest Icon Award