Behind-the-Scenes: Smart Parenting’s April Shoot with Lea Salonga-Chien and Nicole

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It’s the fourth time that this celebrity mom is gracing the covers of Smart Parenting. This April, world-class singer, actress, theater icon Lea Salonga-Chien gives us yet another glimpse at the role she loves playing the most: that of loving mom to her daughter Nicole.

We also took the chance to ask Lea on her personal musical favorites and songs she could relate to, when it comes to being a parent. She also spills on things people don’t know about her. View the gallery to see her answers.

Want to check out what went on behind the camera during the cover shoot? We share heartwarming and fun moments on the set when you click through the photos in the image gallery.

Photography by Lei Sison and Stephanie Esguerra

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  Lea and Nicole grace the cover of our April 2012 issue!
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  A peek into the then newly launched store and its interiors
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  Art director Jenny Inumerable, photographer Sara Black and stylist Mikka Genito-Padua take a look at the choices of outfits for the summer-inspired shoot.
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  Mikka's adorable daughter, Mishka, playing with assistant features editor, Maika Bernardo
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  The team takes a break for lunch while waiting for Lea to arrive.
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  Here they are! Nicole (in purple), enjoys sitting on the lounge chair while her lola and tita look after her.
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  We just can't get enough of Lea's parenting advice! She's graced Smart Parenting's covers three times already.
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  We just love how Lea remains as youthful looking as ever.
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  Hair stylists get ready to apply some extensions to add fullness to Lea's hair.
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  Some of the bright pieces that made the cut
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  Nicole's such an artist! She keeps herself busy by doodling on this notebook.
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  Lola Ligaya constantly attends to Nicole's needs.
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  Some appetizing cocktails to munch on
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  Check out Nicole's drawings! We can tell she loves color.
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  Cute shoes for the shoot!
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  Senior staff writer Steph Esguerra and Maika play with Nicole and Mishka while waiting for Lea to be ready for the first layout.
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  What's Nicole doing?
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  Looks like she borrowed Maika's locket and is giving it a makeover!
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  Nicole asks for some adhesive tape for her masterpiece.
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  She starts penning one side of the locket with a green marker.
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  Look at Mishka's puzzled face!
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  Here's the end result, Maika's metallic blue pendant and locket!
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  Here's the other side, which Nicole painted purple.
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  Nicole gets into a tickle fight with her Tita Sara during the shoot, sending everyone into a fit of giggles.
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  And we begin! Check out Lea's lovely shoes!
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  Don't you just love how the pink, yellow and blue go so well together?
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  Nicole is a natural!
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  Maika and Jenny (and Mishka) prep this sofa for the next layout.
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  Robert Chien, Lea's husband, arrives and gets busy with feeding Nicole some merienda.
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  Lea's ready! Hairstylist Jerry Javier makes sure every strand of her hair is in place. Mikka makes some last minute touches on Lea's outfit.
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  Sara starts shooting. Those big screens are for previewing what the photo would look like on the cover.
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  Nicole snuggles in closer to mom.
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  Nicole gives an affectionate hug while getting on her mom's lap.
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  A closer look at the mother and daughter tandem
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  We love how Nicole's so relaxed! Check out how she just lets her feet dangle on the edge of the sofa.
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  SmartParenting.com.ph managing editor Lei Sison scoops Mishka in her arms and poses for the camera. Mishka, why aren't you looking?
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  Lei has been a long-time fan of Lea and she just had to have her Miss Saigon cassette tapes autographed. Lucky her!
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  And we're down to our last layout!
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  We make the most out of the space and decide to shoot on the stairs.
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  Lea and Nicole flash bright smiles.
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  While Lea takes a break, Nicole goofs around with Mishka (instant best friends?).
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  How cute!
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  We bring in some Picole ice drops on set and Nicole eagerly chooses a lemon-flavored one.
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  We know Nicole just can't wait for the shoot to end so she can enjoy her ice drop!
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  The mother and daughter give another one of their megawatt smiles before we call it a day.
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