LOOK: Old photo of Senator-elect Risa Hontiveros & Lea Salonga goes viral
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Did you know that Ms. Risa Hontiveros was a stage actress when she was young?
Former congresswoman now senator-elect Risa Hontiveros might be one of the most recognizable faces in Philippine politics. But before Risa became known as a legislator, she was in fact a stage actress when she was young.
A throwback photo posted on Facebook showing Risa Hontiveros with Broadway actress Lea Salonga, Raymond Lauchengco, and Monique Wilson quickly went viral. The said photo was taken during their days in Repertory Philippines where the lady legislator was part of the play Sound of Music.
Rinna Estrella-Gustilo posted the 1980 photo in the Facebook group Memories of Old Manila.
Moreover, a netizen even shared a YouTube video of Risa, Lea, Raymond, and Monique’s guesting in the noontime TV program, Student Canteen.
Video courtesy of arriaga66
Risa Hontiveros's win last May 9 is one of the highlights of the 2016 elections. People quipped that Risa did a Pia Wurtzbach because she won on her third try to become one of the 24 senators of the country.
She entered the Magic 12 by placing ninth overall with over15.9 million votes.
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