From Philippines to Broadway: Joan Almedilla's 'Miss Saigon' Story

The New York Times profiles Joan Almedilla as a Broadway "anonymous star": "Miss Almedilla laughed at her own naivete..." Alex Witchel's 1996 piece details her journey from the Philippines to starring as Kim in 'Miss Saigon,' showcasing her perseverance.

by Alex Witchel, The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/1996/02/02/theater/broadway-s-anonymous-stars.html