Shaira Lenn Osuna Roberto (born August 9, 1996), professionally known as Sanya Lopez (), is a Filipino actress known for her portrayal in the afternoon series, ''

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'', as Lorna. In 2016, Lopez gained media attention and rose to fame after being announced as the new '' Hara Danaya'' of the 2016 television remake of

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's ''

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''.

Early life and background

Sanya Lopez was born Shaira Lenn Osuna Roberto on August 9, 1996, and raised in

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. 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

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. At the age of 14, Lopez met

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and came to see him as a

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; she dedicates her performance both to Moreno and her father. She was given the name Sanya, of Indian origin, by her manager. Sanya currently resides in

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with her brother Jak.

Career

2012–2015: Early career

Lopez's career started in 2012 when she was accidentally discovered by the late

on the set of ''

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'', wherein her brother,

was a mainstay. In an interview, Lopez detailed how fans mistook her for another actress, Kim Rodriguez, who was also on the said show. Since then, Moreno included her on the program as one of his co-hosts.

2016–2019: Breakthrough and transition to lead roles

After which, Lopez was given supporting roles at various afternoon series of

including ''

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'' and ''

'', wherein she played as Lorna, the best friend of the lead actress,

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. In 2015, Lopez auditioned and acquired the role of Danaya in the television remake of ''

'', originally by ''

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'' former cast

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which she considers her biggest television break. Zubiri, on the other hand, congratulated Lopez for bagging the role on her Twitter account. After Encantadia, she proceeded to accept lead roles for ''Haplos'', ''

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'', and ''Dahil sa Pag-ibig''.

2021–present: Career resurgence

Filmography

Television series

Television series (as a guest star)

Film

Awards

References

External links

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