Lea Salonga, who in 1991 faced challenges as an Asian actress despite her Tony Award-winning role in "Miss Saigon," reflects on her career's evolution, celebrating how her casting as Eponine in "Les Misérables" broke barriers for Asian performers and acknowledging the progress toward meaningful representation in the arts, while recognizing the continued challenges and the importance of Asian artists creating their own narratives. #RepresentationMatters #DiversityInTheArts #CulturalInfluence #PH #SG #KR
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Lea Salonga: She was an award-winning Broadway star - but still struggled to land roles
The year was 1991 and Lea Salonga already had won a Tony for her performance as the lead character in Miss Saigon - but she was still struggling to find another role.
