Origin Lea Salonga became a household name for many because of her powerhouse vocals and high-profile roles in Broadway musicals and Disney films. But a viral video circulating in mid-May 2021, amid a surge in anti-Asian and Pacific Islander hate crimes, brought to light a comment she made about her experience with racism. The video was posted on May 17, 2021, by Project Nightfall. The Facebook version of the video contains the caption, “Lea Salonga – The Disney Princess Singer rejected for being Asian.” The video provides a brief summary of the hurdles Salonga overcame to become one of the world’s best-known vocalists. She has starred in award-winning roles for Broadway musicals including “Miss Saigon” and “Les Miserables.” She also voiced the singing roles of Disney princess characters Jasmine in “Aladdin” and the titular “Mulan.”