Lea Salonga reflects on motherhood, growth as son Nic Chien marks 20th birthday.
Singer and actress Lea Salonga marked her child Nic Chien’s 20th birthday with a heartfelt message on social media, expressing love, pride, and excitement for the journey ahead.
In her post, Salonga reflected on watching Nic grow into a compassionate and joyful young adult, sharing how grateful she is to witness his growth and personality over the years.
She also encouraged him to continue pursuing his goals while embracing new experiences and opportunities that come with adulthood, reminding him to stay grounded and dedicated to his passions.
Nic previously opened up in an interview with Korina Sanchez about identifying as bisexual and shared his journey as a trans man.
Salonga ended the message by expressing how thankful she is to be Nic’s mother, describing the milestone as an emotional and meaningful moment for their family.
Lea Salonga is an internationally acclaimed Filipino singer and actress best known for her Tony Award-winning performance in Miss Saigon and for being the singing voice of Disney princesses Jasmine and Mulan.
In her post, Lea Salonga reflected on watching son Nic Chien grow into a compassionate and joyful young adult, sharing how grateful she is to witness his growth and personality over the years.
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