Lea Salonga is a first time Grammy nominee!

Multi-awarded singer and actress Lea Salonga could not contain her happiness as she shared to her social media followers the good news that she is nominated for a Grammy award.

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According to Grammy.com, Lea is nominated together with her Once On This Island family for Best Musical Theater Album. She plays the role of Erzulie, the goddess of love.

In her Instagram post, the theater luminary shared at she can still experience a first even at her age.

"Had to actually go to Grammy.com to see if it was true. And it's true! I am officially a Grammy nominee!!! It may be a while before I get any sleep tonight! So thrilled to share this with my Island family. And that at 47 years old, one can still have a first!"

The 61st Grammy Awards will be held on February 10, 2019, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.