Lea Salonga is set to make history as the first Filipino to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The Tony Award-winning singer and actress who is currently rehearsing for “Into the Woods”, shared the news on Instagram Stories, writing, “Just now woke up to this bit of amazing news!” She added, “To the Manila International Film Festival, many thanks for nominating me to be part of the class of 2025-26!”
Salonga joins other honorees including Miley Cyrus, Timothée Chalamet, Emily Blunt, Rachel McAdams, and Shaquille O’Neal. Ceremony dates have not been announced. Honorees have up to two years to schedule their event before the selection expires.

Salonga is one of only two honorees in the Live Theatre/Performance category, alongside comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias. Known globally for her role in Miss Saigon, Salonga won both a Tony and an Olivier Award at age 18 and has since earned recognition as a Disney Legend and a Grammy nominee.
Peter Roth, chairman of the Walk of Fame selection committee, said, “These talented individuals have made significant contributions to the world of entertainment, and we are thrilled to honor them with this well-deserved recognition.”
Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2025-26 Honorees:
Recordings
- Air Supply
- Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
- Paulinho da Costa
- The Clark Sisters
- Miley Cyrus
- Josh Groban
- Intocable
- Angélique Kidjo
- Lyle Lovett
Motion Pictures
- Emily Blunt
- Timothée Chalamet
- Chris Columbus
- Marion Cotillard
- Keith David
- Rami Malek
- Rachel McAdams
- Demi Moore
- Franco Nero
- Deepika Padukone
- Molly Ringwald
- Stanley Tucci
- Carlo Ramboldi (Posthumous)
- Tony Scott (Posthumous)
Television
- Greg Daniels
- Sarah Michelle Gellar
- Lucero
- Chef Gordon Ramsay
- Melody Thomas Scott
- Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos (double ceremony)
- Bradley Whitford
- Noah Wyle
Live Theatre/Live Performance
- Lea Salonga
- Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias
Sports Entertainment
- Shaquille O’Neal
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is located on Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Los Angeles, California.
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