benefit concert held at The Philippine Center's Kalayaan Hall for the victims of Typhoon Ondoy, Salonga referenced the National Equality March in Washington, D.C. and stated, "I believe that every single human being has the fundamental right to marry whoever they want." In 2011, The Advocate called her a "major gay icon." In February 2016, Salonga criticized Filipino politician and former professional boxer Manny Pacquiao via Twitter for his views on homosexuality and same-sex marriage. On March 29, 2021, Salonga condemned the rise of violent attacks on Asian Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic. On April 21, 2021, she appeared with actress Lucy Liu, politician and First Lady Hillary Clinton, and others in the #AAPI Women Strong: Organizing Beyond A Hashtag forum to share their experiences and spread awareness on anti-Asian hate. Personal life Salonga lives in the Philippines and the United States. Early relationships After performing in the 2000 Manila production of They're Playing Our Song, Salonga began a relationship with Korean-American co-star Michael K. Lee. The relationship ended in mid-2001. Marriage and children In November 2001, while performing in the Los Angeles production of Flower Drum Song at the Mark Taper Forum, Salonga met Robert "Rob" Charles Chien, an American entrepreneur of Chinese and Japanese heritage. On January 10, 2004, Salonga and Chien married at the Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral. During the wedding ceremony, Salonga performed the song "Two Words," composed by Louie Ocampo and Freddie Santos, given to her as an early wedding present. The wedding was aired as a two-hour television special, which was directed by Bobby Garcia and hosted by Boy Abunda, on ABS-CBN in late January 2004. They have one daughter together. Notable relatives Salonga has notable relatives around the world, including Filipino musical conductor and arranger Gerard Salonga (brother), ballerina Maniya Barredo (first cousin), and Canadian actress and model Shay Mitchell (cousin). Discography Solo recordings Small Voice (1981) Lea (1988) Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal (1992) Lea Salonga (1993) I'd Like to Teach The World to Sing (1997) Lea... In Love (1998) By Heart (1999) Lea Salonga: The Christmas Album (2000) Songs from the Screen (2001) Inspired (2007) Lea Salonga: Your Songs (2010) Bahaghari [Rainbow]: Lea Salonga Sings Traditional Songs of the Philippines (2017) Cast recordings Miss Saigon (Original London Cast Recording) (1989) Little Tramp (Studio Recording) (1992) The King and I (Hollywood Studio Cast Recording) (1992) Aladdin (Soundtrack Recording) (1992) Mulan (Soundtrack