On Lea Salonga

I was idly channel-surfing this morning, looking for a good program to watch which would justify killing an hour since I had that amount of time before our family would leave the house (yes I am in run-on mode), when I came across the Jescom show, LIGHT TALK featuring Fr. Chito Tagle, and he was interviewing the pride of Filipinos everywhere, Lea Salonga.

Now, I've been an admirer of Lea's since I was a little girl (which Filipino isn't? If her historical Broadway accomplishments weren't enough, there's the fact that she did the singing voice for not one, but TWO Disney Princesses! Hehe, my Disney-babe side is showing. I might argue that being a Disney princess voice is worth winning a dozen Tony's.), but now I am a certified GROUPIE!! Where do I sign up for her official fan club?

You see, this was the first time I heard her speak in an interview, and I had no idea how remarkably bright, witty and funny she is... how gracious, humble and deeply religious this amazing woman is. Dressed very simply in a button-down polo and her hair in a no-fuss ponytail, she completely won me over with her warmth and laughter, her incredible sense of humor and down-to-earth manner.

Before, I respected her artistry, but now my admiration has increased a hundredfold. She is worthy of emulation in every way, and we are lucky to have her as our ambassador of good will abroad! :)

(Incidentally, she keeps a blog. Unlike a lot of celebrity blogs out there, hers is full of wonderful insights and is actually worth reading.) :D

The interview featured a video of her wedding, and I was incredibly moved and couldn't help it, I was crying when she sang her "I do's" to her husband (who in turn was also moved to tears! Awwww....) Here's the video... trust me, you'll need tissue!

She sang this wonderful song entitled "Two Words," composed by Louie Ocampo and lyrics by Freddie Santos.

In a while, in a word,
Every moment now returns.
For a while, seen or heard,
How each memory softly burns.
Facing you who brings me new tomorrows,
I thank God for yesterdays,
How they led me to this very hour,
How they led me to this place...

Every touch, every smile,
You have given me in care.
Keep in heart, always I'll,
Now be treasuring everywhere.
And if life should come to just one question,
Do I hold this moment true?
No trace of sadness,
Always with gladness...
'I DO...'

Now a song that speaks of now and ever,
Beckons me to someone new,
Unexpected, unexplored, unseen,
Filled with promise coming through.
In a while, in a word,
You and I forever change,
Love so clear, never blurred,
Has me feeling wondrous, strange,
And if life should come to just one question,
Do I face each moment true?
No trace of sadness, always with gladness,
'I DO...'

Never with sadness...
Always with gladness...
'I...DO....'

The thing with graduating from college is, one starts thinking about things in the future... things one might have never thought of before due to lack of time or inspiration. And I must confess, before this morning, I haven't really thought of marriage.

But seeing LIGHT TALK, and that lovely video of Lea serenading her beloved at their wedding, really HAD me thinking!!

And it's settled. I am singing "Two Words" in my wedding, as well as the George Canseco song, "Ikaw." :)

Hmmm. Now all that remains is for my husband to be revealed to me. :) In God's time.

TOMORROW I START WORK!!!!!!!!