Lea Salonga, Finding Your Roots

Lea Salonga reacts to 'wild' family discovery on ‘Finding Your Roots’
Lea Salonga, a renowned singer and actor from the Philippines, heard surprising news about her heritage in an episode of "Finding Your Roots" that aired Jan. 7.
‘Finding Your Roots’: Lea Solanga Makes an Emotional Discovery About Her Dad
The Season 11 premiere of Finding Your Roots was especially revelatory for theater actress Lea Salonga. The Filipino singer and actress appeared in Tuesday’s (January 7) episode to take a dive back into the family archives, and what she found there was surprisingly poignant.
What Did Filipino Actress & Singer Lea Salonga Discover In Finding Your Roots Show Season 11? Explore
Lea Salonga seemingly did not expect to be surprised when she appeared in Finding Your Roots’s season 11 premiere. For the unversed, she appeared in the episode that was aired on January 7, Tuesday. As per the host Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Exclusive: Lea Salonga Discovers Her Family’s Forgotten Past in FINDING YOUR ROOTS
In this exclusive clip from the Season 11 premiere of Finding Your Roots, Lea Salonga learns about her family’s surprising history of privilege and prosperity and reflects on how this legacy was lost over generations.
Lea Salonga shares she was concerned about being called a 'bold star' for 'Miss Saigon' role
Lea Salonga shared that she was concerned about being called a "bold star" when she was offered the role of Kim in the "Miss Saigon" musical.
Amanda Seyfried reacts to learning her ancestor was murdered on ‘Finding Your Roots’
The show's host traced Seyfried's family tree back seven more generations and discovered the name of her 10th great-great-grandfather: Simon Ebert. Knowing that she had such deep roots in one area dating back to the 16th century made Seyfried pause and reflect for a moment.
Video: Lea Salonga Reflects on MISS SAIGON Role in FINDING YOUR ROOTS Clip
In this clip from the Season 11 premiere of PBS's 'Finding Your Roots,' Tony-winner Lea Salonga reflects on the pivotal decision to take the lead role in the original production of Miss Saigon. Watch it now!
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FINDING YOUR ROOTS: Larger Than Life (New Season 11 Premiere)
Jan. 7, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces actors Lea Salonga and Amanda Seyfried to ancestors who are every bit as dramatic as the characters they've played on ...
Finding Your Roots Season 11: Premiere date, time, episode schedule, guests and where to watch
Season 11 of Finding Your Roots begins January 7 on PBS. It features stars uncovering compelling family histories. Episodes ...
Amanda Seyfried learns relative was murdered over 100 years ago in ‘Finding Your Roots’ episode: ‘Find justice!’
Amanda Seyfried discovered stunning information about her family history that left the Oscar-nominee bewildered and “sad.” ...