Lea salonga won't compete with Charice Pempengco

International singer Lea Salonga turned down the idea to perform "Listen" with international singing sensation Charice.

"Hindi ko yata kaya. Hindi ko yata kakayanin kung 'Listen' kasi ang galing niyang kumanta," Salonga said.

Salonga made the statement in response to a viewer's question if she would be willing to perform "Listen" with Charice.

The question was part of "Showbiz News Ngayon"'s Tanong All U Can segment.

In a previous interview, Salonga shared her admiration for Charice's talent.

She said that she is proud of what Charice and other Filipino artists have achieved for the Philippines.

Salonga also added that she really loves the voice of Charice.

"I love Charice's voice," Salonga said.

A movie comeback

Aside from doing shows here and abroad, Salonga is setting her eyes on making a comeback on the big screen.

Salonga, best known for her role in the international musical hit "Miss Saigon", said that if given the chance, she would still want to do a project with Aga Muhlach.

"Siyempre, Aga, I'm comfortable working with him and gusto ko naman yung ka-edad ako," she said.

Muhlach is Salonga's leading man in "Sana Maulit Muli" in 1995.

It has been reported that they will do a movie together under Star Cinema.

The international singer is also busy with her upcoming musical "Allegiance."

"I'm currently part of a musical that's in development in NYC. It's called 'Allegiance'. I think that there's a hope that it gets to Broadway if not next year, then a year after that," Salonga said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/05/24/11/lea-wont-compete-charice

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Angel Locsin and Lea Salonga Talk about RH Bill

In light of the continued clash over the controversial Reproductive Health (RH) bill, actress Angel Locsin and international singer Lea Salonga have stepped up and voiced out their stand on the issue.

Locsin is known to be an active advocate for the wellness of women. She is a member of the Gabriela party-list, a group representing the "biggest alliance of women's organizations in the Philippines."

In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Locsin emphasized that she is neither pro- nor anti-RH bill. For her, the proposed law still needs to be checked further.

“Ako, pro-life ako, as in pro-life. Ayaw ko i-entertain ang abortion. Pero ang pro-life, ang mabuhay ang tao ng disente...kailangan i-dissect pa ang bill,” Locsin said.

She, however, maintained that she is in favor of the use of contraception but education must come first. Locsin said access to reproductive health information must not be denied to anybody.

She stressed that it is always important to take into consideration the health of women and their children.

“Ako ay para sa planado, mulat at responsableng pagpapamilya. Ako, pro-life talaga ako. Hindi lamang ito para sa family planning, kalusugan ng ina at anak. Hindi mangyayari ito kung walang education, social services,” she said.

Meanwhile, Salonga made it clear that she is in full support of the RH bill.

In a statement, she said that it is every woman’s right to choose what kind of family planning is appropriate for her.

"[I support the RH bill because] I want every Filipino woman empowered with information regarding all options available to her regarding family planning. I want every Filipino to be armed with the right education regarding their bodies in the context of sex and reproduction; to exercise their free will in ensuring the quality of life based on their own personal, religious, and moral convictions and beliefs; and to have a fighting chance at a better life," the Broadway star explained.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/03/26/11/angel-lea-talk-about-rh-bill

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