Salonga Sings Disney Classics at ASEAN Summit
Filipino singer Lea Salonga performed Disney songs and an original Filipino song at the ASEAN Inclusive Growth Summit on Wednesday.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Entertainment — General
Lea Salonga performed the Disney songs "Reflection" and "A Whole New World" at the ASEAN Inclusive Growth Summit, along with her original Filipino song "Tagumpay Nating Lahat." The performance was recorded on video by GMA News reporter Mariz Umali.
Why it matters
The performance was held at a summit focused on the importance of amplifying every voice in ASEAN, linking the event's theme to a well-known regional figure. Salonga is the singing voice of Disney's Princess Jasmine and Mulan and was the first Filipino to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Salonga received her Hollywood Walk of Fame star under the Live Performance category, making her the first Filipino so honored. No box office, viewership, or ticketing figures for the performance were reported.
The players
Lea Salonga
Filipino singer and actress best known as the singing voice of Disney's Princess Jasmine and Mulan, and the first Filipino to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Angelina Jolie
American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian who is scheduled to join the summit panel alongside Salonga.
The details
At the summit on Wednesday, Salonga performed the Disney songs "Reflection" and "A Whole New World," followed by her original Filipino song "Tagumpay Nating Lahat." Later the same day, she is scheduled to join a panel discussion with Angelina Jolie, Kylie Verzosa, Rajo Laurel, and Cristina Roque.
Timeline
Wednesday: Salonga performs Disney and original songs at the ASEAN Inclusive Growth Summit.
Later Wednesday: Salonga joins a panel discussion with Angelina Jolie, Kylie Verzosa, Rajo Laurel, and Cristina Roque.
Season Trajectory
Salonga's Hollywood Walk of Fame star, which made her the first Filipino to be honored in the Live Performance category, marks a milestone for Filipino performers on the international entertainment stage. Her appearance at a regional ASEAN summit extends that visibility into Southeast Asian diplomatic and cultural forums.
The performance was held at a closed summit event and was captured on video by a news reporter, but the extraction does not indicate whether it will be broadcast or made available to the public. Readers interested in Salonga's live work can follow future announcements from the event or her own channels.
The takeaway
Salonga's performance illustrates how artists can connect culture and regional policy discussions, a pairing that reflects the summit's emphasis on amplifying diverse voices across ASEAN.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by GMA Network.
