Fil-Am actress Eva Noblezada lands 2017 Tony nomination

Filipino-American stage actress Eva Noblezada was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for this year's Tony Awards.

Noblezada was nominated for her exceptional portrayal of Kim in the "Miss Saigon", a role she also played at London's West End.

Among Eva's fellow nominees were:

• Denée Benton for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812;
• Christine Ebersole for War Paint;
• Patti LuPone for War Paint; and
• Bette Midler, Hello, Dolly!

The list of nominations was announced Tuesday at  the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at the Lincoln Center.

The Tony Awards honors theater professionals for distinguished achievements on Broadway. — Anna Felicia Bajo/DVM, GMA News