Lea Salonga teams up with TikTok stars Jonathan Tilkin and Anthony Gargiula for a fresh take on ‘Reflection’ | ABS-CBN
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Lea Salonga teams up with TikTok stars Jonathan Tilkin and Anthony Gargiula for a fresh take on ‘Reflection’
Lea Salonga teams up with TikTok stars Jonathan Tilkin and Anthony Gargiula for a fresh take on ‘Reflection’
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Published Feb 24, 2025 10:33 AM PHT
Broadway diva Lea Salonga once again belts out “Reflection”, the song she famously sang as the voice of Mulan in the 1998 animated Disney film. This time, she teams up with TikTok stars Jonathan Tilkin and Anthony Gargiula, giving it a fresh take.
Broadway diva Lea Salonga once again belts out “Reflection”, the song she famously sang as the voice of Mulan in the 1998 animated Disney film. This time, she teams up with TikTok stars Jonathan Tilkin and Anthony Gargiula, giving it a fresh take.
The Filipino pride started with the song's infamous chorus, followed by Jonathan and Anthony adding a stunning harmonization to the iconic Disney classic.
The Filipino pride started with the song's infamous chorus, followed by Jonathan and Anthony adding a stunning harmonization to the iconic Disney classic.
Aside from “Reflection”, Lea is also famous for singing “A Whole New World” as the singing voice of Princess Jasmine in the 1992 Disney animated film Aladdin.
Aside from “Reflection”, Lea is also famous for singing “A Whole New World” as the singing voice of Princess Jasmine in the 1992 Disney animated film Aladdin.
On Instagram, the TikTok star, known for singing with other artists alongside Anthony on their TikTok account, showed his appreciation for singing with the Tony Award winner.
On Instagram, the TikTok star, known for singing with other artists alongside Anthony on their TikTok account, showed his appreciation for singing with the Tony Award winner.
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“What an honor to sing with Mulan herself, @msleasalonga!” he expressed.
“What an honor to sing with Mulan herself, @msleasalonga!” he expressed.
Anthony also shared his awe of the singer in the comments section.
Anthony also shared his awe of the singer in the comments section.
“The REAL MULAN I’M CRYING, we love you,” he shared.
“The REAL MULAN I’M CRYING, we love you,” he shared.
Lea also replied in the video, noting how “Asian” the setup for the video was.
Lea also replied in the video, noting how “Asian” the setup for the video was.
"Thank you, Jonathan and Anthony!!! And for being honorary Asians by having us take our shoes off at the door!" the Broadway diva shared.
"Thank you, Jonathan and Anthony!!! And for being honorary Asians by having us take our shoes off at the door!" the Broadway diva shared.
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Jonathan replied to this, saying “We LOVED having you in! Thank you so much for singing with us.”
Jonathan replied to this, saying “We LOVED having you in! Thank you so much for singing with us.”
Other celebrities also flooded the comment section with praises for the trio.
Other celebrities also flooded the comment section with praises for the trio.
Another Asian pride of Filipino descent, Nicole Scherzinger, commented “Perfection.”
Another Asian pride of Filipino descent, Nicole Scherzinger, commented “Perfection.”
American Idol alumnus and “Crush” hitmaker, David Archuleta, also wrote in the comments,”'Lea the icon!”
American Idol alumnus and “Crush” hitmaker, David Archuleta, also wrote in the comments,”'Lea the icon!”
Filipino actress Iza Calzado also shared her admiration, writing, 'THE VOICE! LEGEND!' in reference to Lea. Singer Morisette also expressed how amazed she was with the short performance.
Filipino actress Iza Calzado also shared her admiration, writing, 'THE VOICE! LEGEND!' in reference to Lea. Singer Morisette also expressed how amazed she was with the short performance.
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Meanwhile, Jonathan also promoted Lea’s musical Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends where she plays Maria Friedman. It is expected to hit Broadway soon this 2025, following its successful West End production in 2023 and 2024. The show also had a recent run in Los Angeles.
Meanwhile, Jonathan also promoted Lea’s musical Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends where she plays Maria Friedman. It is expected to hit Broadway soon this 2025, following its successful West End production in 2023 and 2024. The show also had a recent run in Los Angeles.
"If you want to hear her beautiful voice irl, check out @sondheimfriends," the TikTok star wrote.
"If you want to hear her beautiful voice irl, check out @sondheimfriends," the TikTok star wrote.
By: Jemuel Tandoc
By: Jemuel Tandoc
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