In the new animated film 'Forgotten Island,' Filipino mythology is the main character

NPR | By Debbie Elliott

Published September 20, 2026 at 8:26 AM EDT

Filipino mythology takes the stage in the new film 'Forgotten Island.' NPR's Debbie Elliott speaks to actress Lea Salonga, who voices the Mananngal.

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NPR National Correspondent Debbie Elliott can be heard telling stories from her native South.

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