Lea Salonga’s child Nic Chien opens up about undergoing top surgery

• Nic Chien, the son of Lea Salonga, reflected on undergoing top surgery and shared how the procedure has significantly improved his well-being
• In an Instagram post, he looked back on his September surgery and discussed both the physical challenges of recovery and the emotional relief it brought
• He highlighted how the experience eased his gender dysphoria, boosted his mental health, and allowed him to feel more comfortable in his own body
• Nic also expressed gratitude to his parents for their support throughout his journey

Nic Chien, the son of Broadway icon Lea Salonga, has opened up about a major milestone in his personal journey, revealing that he recently underwent top surgery and has since experienced significant improvements in his well-being.

In an Instagram post shared on Monday, Nov. 17, Nic reflected on the procedure he received in September and the profound impact it has had on his daily life.

The post featured a carousel of photos documenting his transition and recovery. Nic began his message by acknowledging the significance of the moment during Transgender Awareness Week, writing, “Happy Trans Gender Awareness Week! Was able to finally get top surgery last September. Been waiting to heal enough to post a nice looking picture of myself. The healing process was brutal! But worth it.”

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He followed this with a more serious reflection, pausing to explain how the procedure addressed difficult challenges he had long carried. Nic noted that the experience went beyond physical change, directly affecting his emotional and mental health.

He continued, “On a more serious note, it’s done wonders for my gender dysphoria and overall mental health. Not having to wear a binder, be afraid of judgment, and being able to be shirtless has been one of the most gratifying things EVER. I’m very grateful to be able to receive gender affirming care, and I hope sharing and talking about my experiences helps show the importance of this kind of stuff. Happy trans gender awareness week, everyone!”

Nic also expressed appreciation for the support system that stood by him throughout the process. In closing, he added a personal acknowledgment, writing, “P.S wouldn’t have been able to do all of this without parents support, love you.”

Lea Salonga is an award-winning international singer and actress. She became known around the world when she got the role of 'Kim' in the musical Miss Saigon for which she won a Tony Award. She is also the first Asian woman to get this award. Lea is also known for being the singing voice of several Disney Princess characters, Jasmine and Mulan.

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Last year, the Broadway star's wax figure was unveiled with Lea herself attending the unveiling event. The said figure is set to be displayed at Madame Tussauds Singapore. The Filipino pride's wax figure wears a blue gown designed by Pinoy fashion designer Rajo Laurel. Ciara Sotto, who was present during the unveiling, then posted a reel featuring the wax figure.

In an interview, Lea and international star Dolly De Leon admitted they have experienced being shouted at and called names in the theater. According to the two, that experience somehow created an impact in who they are today. As for Lea, she said that when she worked at a theater in New York, she got a bit of culture shock as there was no shouting or name-calling there. Dolly said though that seeing young artists being shouted at and called names by big name directors or members of production crew somehow makes her cringe a bit.

Source: KAMI.com.gh