Celeste Legaspi recalls recommending Lea Salonga to audition for 'Miss Saigon'

GMA Network - Sep 21, 2026

Celeste Legaspi and Lea Salonga shared a heartwarming moment at the final show of "The Notebook: The Musical," with Celeste recalling how she had first recognized Lea's exceptional talent long ago.

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