Walk of Fame star honoring Lea Salonga unveiled

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Lea Salonga today became the first Filipina with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, honored for her groundbreaking Broadway career, highlighted by her Tony Award-winning performance in “Miss Saigon.” “This is surreal,” Salonga said as she accepted the honor during a ceremony in front of the Pa...

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