Wanna Sing With Lea Salonga?

After pinching the hearts of the Filipinos with her poignant rendition of "Bayan Ko" at President Cory Aquino's burial, international star Lea Salonga is giving fans the chance to take part in her concert on December this year. Dubbed as "Lea Salonga.. Your Songs," is a special concert dedicated to her avid supporters. She is taking in requests for songs that you wanna hear her sing, your treasured photos with her, and videos of you singing your way to the concert stage. If you're a Lea fan, I'm sure you're getting giddy with the idea right now.

The last time I watched a Lea Salonga concert was in 2002, during the Broadway Songs special. I was having my internship in Manila at that time. Together with my friend Malou, a rabid Lea fan, who flew in from CDO just to catch her concert, we chose 2nd row tickets which positioned us just inches away from Bea Lucero, Louie Ocampo, and other famous personalities. We even managed to snag a photo after the concert with her mom, Mrs. Ligaya Salonga who was in the audience. Sadly, the pic with her mom was the closest we could get to Lea as we didn't get the chance to greet and meet her up close.

On December 11 and 12 2009, mark your calendars as she shares the stage with Ai-ai Delas Alas, Richard Poon, and maybe you! Send in a 1 minute video of yourself singing to any of Lea's hits and you get the chance to win 2 concert tickets plus a rare opportunity to be invited on stage. Gerard Salonga, her brother, will take care of the musical direction, while Bobby Garcia will be the concert director.

If you're too shy to sing, send in your song requests before September 30, 2009. They will be giving away tickets to lucky fans who will be requesting songs which will end up in the top 3. Please visit "Lea Salonga..Your Songs" to fill up the request forms and for further information. Good luck and give my regards to Lea when you meet her. Tell her I'm a big fan.