It is a wish come true for singing actress Lea Salonga.
Friday morning (Sept 13), Madam Tussauds Singapore has unveiled the wax figure of Broadway star Lea Salonga at The Solaire in Pasay City.
Salonga’s wax figure wore a blue gown designed by Rajo Laurel.
The actress was still unbelieving looking at her true-to-life wax figure which looked every inch a breathing human being.
Present in the unveiling were her mother, Mrs. Lea Salonga, designer Rajo Laurel and her theater friends.
Salonga is the fourth Filipino wax figure unveiled by Madame Tussauds following Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, boxing champion Manny Pacquiao and Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray.
Salonga’s wax figure can be viewed at Madame Tussauds Singapore beginning September 20 as part of its 10th anniversary.
In another development, Salonga leads the list of Gawad CCP awardees to be given special tribute in the awards night on Sept. 20, 7 p.m. at the Samsung Theater for Performing Arts in Circuit Makati.
Salonga was cited for her achievements as a performing artist who has been recognised internationally, putting the Philippines in the map of the world’s leading theater circuit.
The award is the highest honor given by the CCP to artists or groups in dance, music, theatre, film and broadcast arts, literature, visual arts, architecture, and allied arts and design who consistently produce outstanding works in their medium.
The awardees in the first category are Generoso “Gener” Caringal for his choreographic works that integrate ballet, modern dance, and folk dance; Jose Iñigo Homer “Joey” Ayala for his works as a composer, songwriter, and singer who uses indigenous musical instruments; Jose Lacaba, Jr for his great works of writing as a poet, essayist, screenwriter, and journalist; Miguel “Mike” De Leon for his work as a director, writer, producer, and cinematographer; Julie Lluch for her terracotta sculptures that mirror and reflect the wisdom she had acquired as she took on different life roles.
The late Mario O’Hara was awarded posthumously for his work as a director, actor, and writer.
In the B Category, the award goes to the Loboc Children’s Choir for its performances that promote Bohol’s heritage.
The Tanging Parangal ng CCP was given to the late Senator Edgardo Angara and Zenaida “Nedy” R. Tantoco who were known for their advocacy in the arts.
