MANILA, Philippines?From Minda Santiago (santiago.minda.g@edumail.vic.gov.au), Melbourne Australia:

Well done, Lea?you?re certainly not just a pretty face but a person of many talents.

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From RG and Jie Sayson (rg.sayson@yahoo.com):

Congratulations! I'm sure you'll be a great columnist and?who knows?? maybe a book author next.

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From Benny Chan (lidtafe_benny@yahoo.com.au),Australia

Your'e always a welcome [treat] for the readers like me, Lea! Specially for Filipinos overseas who are involved in community theater groups. We await every Backstory with great anticipation!

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From Erwin Cruz (drerwinc@yahoo.com) San Fernando City:

I want to thank PDI for having Lea as an entertainment columnist. May I ask her please to "backstory" her "Annie" experience?

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From Maria Isabel Mariano (mariaisabelmariano7@gmail.com:)

I have been a Lea Salonga fan since she was 10. She has always impressed me with her talents, and also with the way she speaks about life and love. I am also happy that she is God-fearing and proud to be a Filipino. More power to you, Lea!

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From Lanie Santosidad (laniskie0478@yahoo.com):

Congratulations to Inquirer for another brilliant idea: having Lea Salonga as a weekly columnist!

Hi, Lea! I am from Parañaque and I am so happy that you have agreed to this new way of entertaining your millions of fans. It?s good to know that we can look forward every week to a sensible and inspiring article from a very intelligent person.

I have two daughters, ages 7 and 4, who simply adore you. They dream of becoming like you someday. I have been enrolling them in theater workshops.

Can you write about yourself as a wife and mother?

We will watch ?Cinderella? on Aug. 9 at 3 p.m. My daughters are very excited. I have chosen the best seats, and we hope to have a chance to have a snapshot with you.