“The Wedding Became a Fairytale”: Lea Salonga Surprises Bride With Live Performance of Disney Classics

It was supposed to be an unforgettable wedding — but no one, especially the bride, expected a real Disney legend to walk in and turn the night into pure magic.

During a private wedding ceremony in Manila, the crowd fell into hushed disbelief as Lea Salonga, the Tony Award-winning Broadway star and original singing voice of both Princess Jasmine (A Whole New World) and Mulan (Reflection), made an unexpected entrance. With grace, warmth, and a knowing smile, Salonga stepped up to the mic — and the room froze.

“She grew up with your voice,” the groom whispered to Lea. “This is the only gift I knew would bring her to tears.”

And bring tears it did.

Salonga began softly with “A Whole New World,” and the bride — visibly stunned — clasped both hands over her mouth, overwhelmed with emotion. Guests watched through teary eyes as the moment unfolded like a scene from a film. Then came “Reflection,” a song of self-discovery and strength — and the bride mouthed every word, now crying openly. It wasn’t just a performance — it was a gift of personal history, tied to childhood dreams and wedding-day joy.

After the performance, Salonga gently approached the bride and offered a hug. “You reminded me why we sing,” she said. The bride could only whisper, “I can’t believe this is real.”

Clips of the surprise — originally meant to be private — were later posted online and quickly went viral. Thousands of fans around the world commented:

“She didn’t just sing. She gave that couple a moment that no money could ever buy.”

In a world where weddings are often about spectacle, this one stood out for something else: heartfelt magic from the voice of a generation.