Netizens criticized Lea Salonga for performing at Xi Jinping’s state dinner visit
Singer-actress Lea Salonga received criticisms from netizens for performing at Chinese President Xi Jinping‘s dinner visit.
In line with the recent visit of the Chinese President in the Philippines, a state dinner was held in Malacanan Palace.
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During the said event the Broadway diva was the guest performer. She sang a medley of the songs I Dreamed A Dream and On My Own from the musical play Les Miserables.
Lea Salonga played both the characters of Fantine and Eponine in the play who sang the said songs.
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It is no wonder that she masters also the emotions of the song.
Many commended her for giving a world-class performance for the Chinese President, as well as for all the people who were there.
Senator Migz Zubiri shared a video of Lea’s performance.
Here are some positive comments from netizens on Lea Salonga’s performance.
“Proud Pinay ,Basta may guests na mga VIP,Lea Salonga Ang best singer entertainer bravo,mabuhay ang pilipinas” – FB user Conchita Coronel
“You are amazing Lea, your voice is just like a jewel of our Nation!” – FB user Pinky Salibio Lyons
“Kaya nga international singer kukunin ba ng Disney yan kundi magaling…Bravo talaga si Lodi.” – FB user Peps De Jesus Cruz
On the other hand, there are some netizens who incorporated the color of politics to the performance of the singer-actress.
Based on the article published in Bandera, several netizens criticized her for singing for the Chinese President.
![Lea Salonga](http://philnews.ph/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Lea-Salonga.jpg)
They even scrutinized her for saying yes to the administration’s invitation to perform during the state dinner visit.
Here are some negative comments from netizens, based on the article.
Marcoses at kay Rodrigo Duterte pakanta kanta pa.”
“Pera pera lang talaga to si Lea wala pala tong paninindigan. Hehehe.”“Kaya naman pala makatanggol kay Digong eh dahil naman pala binigyan siya ng trabaho. lol.”
“A Marcos apologist now a Duterte minion welcoming and entertaing China to whom Philippines is now under tsk tsk.”
“Pansin ko lang pag kay Donald Trump daming kuda nitong si Lea pero pag sa mga Marcoses at kay Rodrigo Duterte pakanta kanta pa.”
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