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Lea’s absence makes the public’s heart grow fonder

By Boy Abunda | February 2, 2002 - 12:00am

In Bob Thomas' compulsively-readable biography on the legendary Hollywood star Joan Crawford, he writes about the grave risk the actress took in absenting herself from the big screen in the early ’40s. Crawford,...

Entertainment

Lea’s absence makes the public’s heart grow fonder

By Boy Abunda | February 1, 2002 - 12:00am

In Bob Thomas' compulsively-readable biography on the legendary Hollywood star Joan Crawford, he writes about the grave risk the actress took in absenting herself from the big screen in the early ’40s. Crawford,...

Entertainment

Go ahead, Lea, live it up... ‘love’ it up!

By Ricky Lo | January 23, 2002 - 12:00am

That’s why, as an avid fan and follower of Lea Salonga since she was a toddler, dancing and singing like a cute living doll in Annie and comedy-acting with an equally cute Niño Muhlach in a D’Wonder...

Entertainment

Who's got something to prove?

By Mari Carandang of Getasia.com | January 16, 2002 - 12:00am

How does one resolve his/her life after four years of it are entirely devoted to one's ailing, once genius, father, fallen into the claws of dementia and ultimately, death?

Young Star

The strength is in the writing

By Butch Francisco | January 15, 2002 - 12:00am

Currently being staged (up to the 27th of this month) at the new GSIS Theater off Roxas Blvd. is David Auburn’s Proof, recipient of the 2001 Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Bobby...

Entertainment

From paying Rent to finding Proof

By Bobby Garcia | January 15, 2002 - 12:00am

The most-frequently-asked question I get these days is :How different is the process of directing a musical from directing a straight dramatic play. The answer really is – not that different at all.

Entertainment

Lea coming home Dec. for Proof rehearsal

By Boy Abunda | November 6, 2001 - 12:00am

Lea Salonga just recently opened The Flower Drum Song at Los Angeles’ prestigious Mark Taper Forum. She plays the lead role of Mei Li. In December, she will be returning to Manila to begin rehearsals for the...

Entertainment

Lea coming home Dec. for Proof rehearsal

By Boy Abunda | November 5, 2001 - 12:00am

Lea Salonga just recently opened The Flower Drum Song at Los Angeles’ prestigious Mark Taper Forum. She plays the lead role of Mei Li. In December, she will be returning to Manila to begin rehearsals for the...

Entertainment

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