Sanya Lopez

This name uses Philippine naming customs. The first family name is Osuna and the second is Roberto.
Sanya Lopez
Born Shaira Lenn Osuna Roberto
(1996-08-09) August 9, 1996
Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Occupation Actress, Host
Years active 2012 – present
Agent GMA Artist Center
Known for The Half Sisters (Lorna)
Encantadia (Danaya originally by Diana Zubiri)
Height 5 ft 6 in (170cm)
Relatives Jak Roberto (brother)

Shaira Lenn Osuna Roberto, popularly known as Sanya Lopez (born August 9, 1996 at Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines), is a Filipina actress, model and host. She is known for her portrayal in the now-defunct afternoon series, The Half Sisters, wherein she played as Lorna.[1] In 2016, Lopez gained media attention after being announced as the new Danaya of the upcoming 2016 television remake of GMA Network's Encantadia.[2][3]

Early life and background

Sanya Lopez was born as Shaira Lenn Osuna Roberto on August 9, 1996 in Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines. She has an older brother named Jan Rommel Osuna Roberto who is also an actor under the stage name Jak Roberto.

Career

Early years

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.[4] Since then, Moreno included her on the program as one of his co-hosts.[5]

Acting career

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.[6][7] Zubiri, on the other hand, congratulated Lopez [8] for bagging the role on her Twitter account.[9]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Network Notes
2016 Sarap Diva herself GMA Network Guest
Karelasyon: Sapi Kristy Episode Guest
Magpakailanman - "Wowowin Winner" Shane Jones Episode Guest
A1 Ko Sa 'Yo Camille Episode Guest
Maynila - "Sakripisyo" Sanya Episode Guest
Encantadia Sang'gre Danaya First lead role (originally by Diana Zubiri)
Dear Uge Faith Episode Guest
Wagas Marivic Episode Guest
Karelasyon: Poser Abby Guest role
2014-2016 The Half Sisters Lorna Supporting role, as Barbie Forteza's best friend
2013 Dormitoryo Thea Supporting role
2012-2016 Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman Co-host First television appearance

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. ↑ Meet the new "Danaya" in Encantadia 2016, Sanya Lopez
  3. ↑ Sanya Lopez, 'di inasahang mapipili siyang gumanap na Danaya sa 'Encantadia'
  4. ↑ Sanya Lopez, naiyak nang ikuwento kung paano siya na-discover
  5. ↑ Sanya Lopez, Encantadia's Danaya
  6. ↑
  7. ↑ 'Encantadia' star Sanya Lopez, palaban din daw gaya ni Danaya?
  8. ↑ Sanya Lopez regrets Kuya Germs did not see her play Danaya in Encantadia
  9. ↑ Diana Zubiri's tweet
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