Photo by Luis Cruz of www.lightchasersphotography.com
Why she’s in the list:
Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Musical: Tony Award, Laurence Olivier Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, Drama Desk Award
I saw the multi-awarded international singer Lea Salonga in person last March of 2008, wherein she agreed to sing a couple of songs to benefit an organization that helps victims of sexual abuse. An amazing performance was expected, and that was exactly what she delivered. She had an aura of elegance and invincibility. But what completely blew me away was her humility despite her superstardom. – Alvin
