Sanya Lopez

Sanya Lopez
Sanya Lopez at the GMAAC Skyranch
Born Shaira Lenn Osuna Roberto
(1996-08-09) August 9, 1996
Malolos, Bulacan
Nationality Filipino
Occupation Actress, model, television host
Years active 2012–present
Agent German Moreno (2012–2015; deceased)
GMA Artist Center (2016–present)
Family Jak Roberto (brother)

Shaira Lenn Osuna Roberto (born August 9, 1996), known professionally as Sanya Lopez, is a Filipino actress, model, and television host. She is known for her portrayal in the afternoon series, The Half Sisters, wherein she played as Lorna.[1] In 2016, Lopez gained media attention and rose to fame after being announced as the new Hara Danaya of the 2016 television remake of GMA Network's Encantadia.[2][3]

Early life and background

Sanya Lopez was born Shaira Lenn Osuna Roberto on August 9, 1996, and raised in Malolos, Bulacan. She is the daughter of Marlyn Roberto and Ramil Roberto, who died when Lopez was two years old. She is the younger sister of actor Jak Roberto.[4] At the age of 14, Lopez met German Moreno and came to see him as a father figure; she dedicates her performance both to Moreno and her father.[5] She was given the name Sanya, of Indian origin, by her manager.[6]

Lopez currently resides in Quezon City with her brother Jak.[7]

Career

2012–2015: Early career

Lopez's career started in 2012 when she was accidentally discovered by the late German Moreno on the set of Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman, wherein her brother, Jak Roberto was a mainstay. In an interview, Lopez detailed how fans mistook her for another actress, Kim Rodriguez, who was also on the said show.[8] Since then, Moreno included her on the program as one of his co-hosts.[9]

2016–present: Breakthrough and transition to lead roles

After which, Lopez was given supporting roles at various afternoon series of GMA Network including Dormitoryo and The Half Sisters, wherein she played as Lorna, the best friend of the lead actress, Barbie Forteza. In 2015, Lopez auditioned and acquired the role of Danaya in the television remake of Encantadia, originally by Bubble Gang former cast Diana Zubiri which she considers her biggest television break.[10][11] Zubiri, on the other hand, congratulated Lopez [12] for bagging the role on her Twitter account.[13]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Network Notes
2018 Cain at Abel TBAGMA Network
Captain BarbellLeah Lazaro
Inday Will Always Love YouLea
Daig Kayo ng Lola KoRapunzelLead Role
2017 Tadhana: Prodigal DaughterElaineLead Role
Magpakailanman: BFF: Best Sisters ForeverArianneLead Role
Pepito ManalotoSuzanneLead Role / Antagonist
Roadtrip: Albay Herself with Jak RobertoA Sibling's Travel
Wowowin HerselfGuest Co-host
Wish Ko Lang RJEpisode guest
Imbestigador Marina
Karelasyon Various roles
Haplos Angela Marie L. Alonzo-Cortez Lead Role with Rocco Nacino
2017 Follow Your Heart Herself Contestant with Jak Roberto
2016–17 Encantadia Sang'gre Danaya (season 1) Hara Danaya (season 2) / DanayaSari / Avria Lead Role / Protagonist
2016 Magpakailanman: The Wowowin Grand Winner Shayne Lead role
The Millionaire's Wife Lovely Supporting Cast / Antagonist
2014–16 The Half Sisters Lorna Supporting role / Protagonist
2013 Dormitoryo Thea (Notre Dame)
2012–16 Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman Co-host First television appearance
Movies
YearTitleRole(s)Film Production Company
2017Amalanhig: The Vampire ChroniclesAryana DimalinlangMetro Manila Film Festival
2018Wild and FreeTBARegal Multimedia Inc.

Awards

Year Category Work Award Giving Body Notes
2017 Ranked #20, FHM Philippines 100 Sexiest Woman [14] None FHM Philippines (Summit Media) First time to be nominated in the list, July 2017 issue
2016 Huwarang Artista ng Taon para sa mga Kabataan[15] None 3rd Inding-Indie Short Film Festival Awards December 4, 2016
German Moreno Youth Achievement Award 2016[16] None FAMAS Awards 2016 December 10, 2016
Gintong Kabataan Sa Larangan ng Sining at Kultura recognition[17] None GINTONG KABATAAN AWARDS August 26, 2016

References

  1. ↑ Rodriguez, Bea (March 18, 2016). "'The Half Sisters' actress Sanya Lopez, nagpaabot ng mala-beauty queen na mensahe sa mga kabataan". Retrieved June 12, 2016.
  2. ↑ Anarcon, James Patrick. "Meet the new Danaya in Encantadia 2016: Sanya Lopez".
  3. ↑ "Sanya Lopez, 'di inasahang mapipili siyang gumanap na Danaya sa 'Encantadia'".
  4. ↑ "READ: "Abs ng Bayan" Jak Roberto nagpipinta ng lapida sa sementeryo noon para kumita". www.gmanetwork.com.
  5. ↑ "Part 1 of 2: All About Encantadia 2016's 'Danaya' Sanya Lopez (Her Audition, Diet, Training, Co-Stars Etc.) - Random Republika". 8 May 2016.
  6. ↑ "Sanya rising".
  7. ↑ "Bahay ng magkapatid na Sanya Lopez at Jak Roberto, pinasok ng kawatan". GMA News Online. GMA Network, Inc. GMA News and Public Affairs. 1 April 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2017.
  8. ↑ "Sanya Lopez, naiyak nang ikuwento kung paano siya na-discover". www.gmanetwork.com.
  9. ↑ "'Encantadia' 2016: Meet Sanya Lopez, the new Danaya".
  10. ↑ Policarpio, Allan. "4 protectors of Encantadia's gems revealed".
  11. ↑ "'Encantadia' star Sanya Lopez, palaban din daw gaya ni Danaya?". www.gmanetwork.com.
  12. ↑ Rula, Gorgy. "Sanya Lopez regrets Kuya Germs will not see her in Enca 2016".
  13. ↑ "Diana Zubiri Smith on Twitter".
  14. ↑ "13 Fresh Faces In This Year's FHM 100 Sexiest List".
  15. ↑ "GMA Network dominates 3rd Inding-Indie Short Film Festival". www.gmanetwork.com.
  16. ↑ "Gabbi Garcia, Sanya Lopez and Jak Roberto bag German Moreno Youth Achievement Award". www.gmanetwork.com.
  17. ↑ "Ken Chan and Sanya Lopez get recognized by Gintong Kabataan Awards". www.gmanetwork.com.

</ref> She was given the name Sanya, of Indian origin, by her manager. The Lopez comes from the family name of their Tita Lalaine Lopez, who is the closest to them. She grew up in Bulacan and goes home often to visit her lola. Her mom now stays with her twin sister in Laguna.

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