Lea Salonga speaks on parenting a transman child, stresses unconditional love
- Lea Salonga opened up about being a parent to a transman during a media call in Parañaque City
- The theater icon emphasized unconditional love as a parent’s responsibility
- She shared how her son Nic’s transition positively affected his well-being
- Salonga addressed criticism while standing firm on prioritizing her child’s health
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Lea Salonga candidly shared her experience as a parent to a transman during a media call for "Les Miserables World Tour Spectacular" held in Parañaque City on Wednesday.
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Speaking to members of the press, the award-winning musical theater star underscored that loving one’s child without conditions is a fundamental duty of parenthood.
“To those who do not have kids, if you think you will not be able to love your child if they come out to you—if they say ‘mom, i'm lesbian, bis*exual or trans,’ if under those conditions your love will stop. Do not have children save yourself the drama and heartbreak. If hindi mo kaya, wag na lang,” Salonga said.
She further explained that parenting comes with uncertainty and acceptance.
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“Children are not customizable. Every kid is a blind box. You don’t know what you will get—but chances are it is the one you don’t want but that is what you will get,” she added.
Salonga shared that her son Nic’s transition has brought positive changes, particularly in his confidence and overall happiness.
“When there is change, the voice drops, body hair, it was a much more positive outcome... I just want a happy kid,” she said.
She also reflected on the emotional toll of watching her child struggle with dysphoria.
“The dysphoria was a lot to deal with. It was affecting his mental health and every aspect of his life. To be his mom and to feel helpless it is a terrible feeling,” she explained.
“There is a feeling of guilt when you are unable to help your child. It is truly difficult.”
“But with testosterone therapy and everything else, working with his therapist just figuring out how to be happy in his body, being confident to show the results—everyone in the family is so happy that he knew what he wanted,” she added.
She stressed that her focus remains on helping her child move forward.
Lea Salonga is a globally celebrated singer and actress whose career spans theater, music, and film. She rose to international fame after starring as Kim in the hit musical Miss Saigon, a performance that earned her a Tony Award and made her the first Asian woman to receive the honor. Beyond the stage, Lea is also widely recognized as the singing voice behind beloved Disney characters Princess Jasmine and Mulan.
In a separate development, Lea addressed claims on Twitter involving fans who reportedly went to her dressing room to ask for a photo. One fan said their friend, identified as G. Tongi, was among the producers of Here Lies Love. Responding to a netizen, Lea shared that she personally checked with G, who said she did not know the individuals involved. Lea added that security protocols have since been strengthened.
The singer also used the platform to speak out about the growing presence of rude behavior online. She said this is often evident when reading the “comments section of certain posts.” According to Lea, some remarks reveal a person’s “character or lack thereof,” noting that a number of users come across as disrespectful and entitled. Despite this, the internationally acclaimed artist emphasized that she remains thankful because not everyone on social media behaves the same way.
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