Sanya Lopez
Filipino actress (born 1996)
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Shaira Lenn Osuna Roberto (born August 9, 1996),[1] known professionally as Sanya Lopez (Tagalog: [ˈsɐɲɐ ˈlɔpɛs]), is a Filipino actress. She played Lorna in the drama series The Half Sisters (2014),[2] and later gained wider recognition for her role as Sang'gre Danaya in the 2016 reboot of Encantadia.[3] She is currently an exclusive artist of GMA Network.
- German Moreno (2012–2015)
- Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2016–present)
Sanya Lopez | |
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Lopez at the Santiago Apostol de Quingua Salubong Festival 2021 | |
| Born | Shaira Lenn Osuna Roberto August 9, 1996 |
| Occupations | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 2012–present |
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| Relatives | Jak Roberto (brother) |
| YouTube information | |
| Channel | |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Subscribers | 1.40 million |
| Views | 34.57 million |
| Last updated: July 10, 2022[needs update] | |
Early life and background
Shaira Lenn Osuna Roberto was born on August 9, 1996, and raised in Malolos, Bulacan. She is the daughter of Marlene Osuna Roberto and Ramil Roberto, who died when she was two years old. Lopez 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]
She currently resides in Quezon City with her brother Jak.[7]
Career
2012–2015: Early career
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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]
2016–2019: Breakthrough and transition to lead roles
After which, Lopez was given supporting roles at various afternoon series of GMA Network including Dormitoryo as Thea and The Half Sisters, wherein she played Lorna, the best friend of Diana, the character of lead actress, Barbie Forteza.[10] In 2015, Lopez auditioned and acquired the role of Danaya in the television remake of Encantadia, originally played by Bubble Gang former cast Diana Zubiri which she considers her biggest television break.[11][12] Zubiri, on the other hand, congratulated Lopez[13] for bagging the role on her Twitter account.[14][15]
After Encantadia, she proceeded to accept lead roles for Haplos as Angela, Cain at Abel as Margaret and Dahil sa Pag-ibig as Mariel.
In October 2019, Lopez was chosen as the 2020 calendar girl for the liquor brand Ginebra.[16]
2020–present: Career resurgence
In October 2020, she was announced to portray Melody Reyes in First Yaya, replacing Marian Rivera, who exited the project due to concerns over lock-in taping.[17] In 2021, she was cast as the leading lady in Agimat ng Agila, opposite Bong Revilla.[18] Both series aired in 2021 and contributed significantly to her rise in popularity. Due to their success, both shows were renewed for a second season in 2022.[19][20] Her character in Agimat ng Agila was written off to accommodate her commitment to the second season of First Yaya, retitled First Lady.
On July 15, 2022, she released her debut single "Hot Maria Clara" under GMA Music along with its music video.[21]
In 2023, she portrayed the legendary warrior Urduja in the television series Mga Lihim ni Urduja, alongside her fellow Encantadia co-stars Kylie Padilla and Gabbi Garcia.[22] The following year, in 2024, she played Teresita Borromeo, also known as "Morena," in the historical drama Pulang Araw.[23]
In 2025, She reprised her role as Hara Danaya in Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre, a spin-off of the fantasy series Encantadia.[24]
On June 10, 2025, almost three years after its release, her single "Hot Maria Clara" appeared on top of Spotify's "Viral 50 Philippines Chart" after being featured on viral videos on social media.[25]
Personal life
Currently, Lopez is dating a non-showbiz Chinese businessman.[26]
Filmography
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Dormitoryo | Thea | [27] |
| 2014–2016 | The Half Sisters | Lorna | |
| 2016 | The Millionaire's Wife | Lovely | |
| 2016–2017 | Encantadia | Sang'gre / Hara Danaya | [28] |
| 2017–2018 | Haplos | Angela Marie Alonzo-Cortez / Angela Marie Alonzo-Montecines / Anj / Angel / Elang / Exotica / Alice | [29] |
| 2018–2019 | Cain at Abel | Margaret Tolentino | [30] |
| 2019 | Dahil sa Pag-Ibig | Mariella "Mariel" Fajardo-Corpuz | [31] |
| Beautiful Justice | Thea Vasquez | ||
| 2021 | First Yaya | Melody Reyes-Acosta | [32] |
| 2021–2022 | Agimat ng Agila | Maya Lagman | [33] |
| 2022 | First Lady | Melody Reyes-Acosta | [34] |
| 2023 | Mga Lihim ni Urduja | Hara Urduja | |
| 2024 | Pulang Araw | Teresita "Morena" Borromeo | |
| 2025 | Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre | Sang'gre / Hara Durie Danaya |
Television series (as a guest star)
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2016 | Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman | Co-Host | [35] |
| 2016 | Magpakailanman: "The Wowowin Grand Winner" | Shayne | |
| 2017 | Follow Your Heart | Herself | |
| Karelasyon | Various Roles | ||
| Imbestigador | Marina | ||
| Wish Ko Lang | RJ | ||
| Wowowin | Herself | ||
| Road Trip: Albay | Herself with her older brother Jak Roberto | [36] | |
| Pepito Manaloto | Suzanne | ||
| Magpakailanman: "BFF: Best Sisters Forever" | Arianne | ||
| Tadhana: "Prodigal Daughter" | Elaine | ||
| 2018 | Wagas: "Lola Iska, 120" | Teen Iska | |
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: "Giselle, Palayain Mo si Rapunzel!" | Rapunzel | ||
| Wish Ko Lang: "Ang Bangungot ni Rhea" | Rhea | ||
| Wagas: "Sigaw ng Puso (The Rein Morales and RJ Zulueta Story)" | Rein Morales | ||
| Inday Will Always Love You | Lea | ||
| Dear Uge: "Emma Liar" | Emma | ||
| Wish Ko Lang: "Tatlong Ama, Iisang Kapalaran" | Emily | ||
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: "Witchikels" | Willow | ||
| Victor Magtanggol | Sang'gre Danaya / Aya | [37] | |
| Studio 7 | Herself / Guest Star | ||
| Wish Ko Lang: "Mga Mukha ng Pag-asa" | Herself / Emily | ||
| 2019 | Tadhana: "Titser Yaya" | Elaine | |
| Magpakailanman: "Tatlong Henerasyon ng Sipag at Tiyaga" | Young Lelang | ||
| Dear Uge: "Patayin sa Sindak si Bernadette" | Bernadette | ||
| Daddy's Gurl | Cherry Aguinaldo | [38] | |
| Tadhana: "Boso" | Arianne | [39] | |
| Imbestigador: "Gomez-Sarmenta Rape-Slay and Murder Case" | Eileen Sarmenta | ||
| Magpakailanman: "Babaeng Binulag ng Pag-ibig" | Leny | ||
| Beautiful Justice | Agent Thea | [40] | |
| 2020 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: "Mermaid for Each Other" | Sofia | |
| Tadhana: "Inner Beauty" | Elaine | ||
| Tadhana: "Laman" | Risa | ||
| Magpakailanman: "Halimaw sa Kama" | Mayet | ||
| 2021 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: "Oh My Oppa!" | Grace | |
| Regal Studio Presents: "That Thin Line Between" | Gemma Rose | ||
| 2022 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: "Madal-Dolls" | Bubbles | |
| Magpakailanman: "My Kidney Belongs to You" | Irish | ||
| Regal Studio Presents: "Budol Queen" | Rhea | ||
| Magpakailanman: "Listen to My Heart: The Maegan Aguilar Story" | Maegan Aguilar | ||
| 2022–2023 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: "All by My Elf" | Honey | |
| 2023 | Tadhana: "Nympha" | Nympha | |
| Tadhana: "Pagtakas sa Kahapon" | Rowena | ||
| Magpakailanman: "A Runner to Remember: The Jirome de Castro Story" | Geraldine | ||
| Open 24/7 | Herself | ||
| 2024 | Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis | Mildred Darlene Yabut | |
| 2024–2025 | It's Showtime | Herself / Guest Hurado / Performer | |
| 2025 | Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition | Herself / Houseguest | [41] |
Film
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Amalanhig: The Vampire Chronicles | Aryana Dimalinlang | [42] |
| 2018 | Wild and Free | Ellie | [43] |
| 2019 | Isa Pang Bahaghari | Dolores "Dolly / Dolly Ariana" Sanchez | [44] |
| 2024 | Playtime | Allyson | [45] |
| 2025 | Samahan ng mga Makasalanan | Mila | |
| 2026 | Midnight Girls | Mary Anne "Paris" Garcia Sibal |
Awards
| Year | Category | Work | Award Giving Body | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Gintong Kabataan Sa Larangan ng Sining at Kultura recognition | None | GINTONG KABATAAN AWARDS | August 26, 2016 | [46] |
| German Moreno Youth Achievement Award 2016 | None | FAMAS Awards 2016 | December 10, 2016 | [47] | |
| Huwarang Artista ng Taon para sa mga Kabataan | None | 3rd Inding-Indie Short Film Festival Awards | December 4, 2016 | [48] | |
| 2017 | Ranked No. 20, FHM Philippines 100 Sexiest Woman | None | FHM Philippines (Summit Media) | First time to be nominated in the list, July 2017 issue | [49] |
| 2019 | New Movie Actress of the Year | Wild and Free | 35th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | June 16, 2019 | [50] |
| 2021 | Best Supporting Actress | Isa Pang Bahaghari | 4th EDDYS Entertainment Editors' Choice | Nominee | [51] |
| Top Celebrity Award | None | First TikTok Awards Philippines 2021 | July 4, 2021 | [52] |
