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Lea Salonga becomes first Filipina with star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame

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Broadway legend and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga made history on Friday by becoming the first Filipina to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The unveiling ceremony took place outside the iconic Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles.

Salonga received the 2,855th star on the Walk of Fame, marking a major milestone more than three decades after she first helped audiences discover "A Whole New World."

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nbclosangeles.com Briefly reports on the unveiling event itself.
KTLA 5 (Los Angeles, US) Provides historical context on her career and milestone achievement.
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