| Birth name | Mara Isabella Yokohama[fn 1] |
|---|---|
| Birth date | May 20, 1991 (age 35) |
| Birth place | San Pablo, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress · surfer |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Agent | |
| Mother | Maria Isabel Lopez |
| Father | Hiroshi Yokohama |
Mara Isabella Yokohama[fn 1] (born May 20, 1991), known professionally as Mara Lopez, is an American and Filipino actress. She is a member of Star Magic Batch 13.
Career
Acting
Lopez made her acting debut in 2003, playing a younger version of her real-life mother Maria Isabel Lopez, in an episode in GMA's Magpakailanman.[1]
In 2006 she was launched, along with 23 other aspiring actors and actresses, as a member of Star Magic Batch 13. She then starred in ABS-CBN's Sineserye Presents: Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos?. In 2002, she played the lead role in the indie film Following Rosa, a Sundance Film Festival entry.[2]
Yokohama was one of the castaways of Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown in November 2011.[citation needed]
In 2015, she was now a freelancer.
Sports
Her father Hiroshi Yokohama was the one who taught Mara how to surf. She learned how to surf at age 6 in the coastal barangay of Urbiztondo in La Union.[3] In 2002 she won the Surfing Championship-Ladies Division at 11 and became the youngest Filipina surfing champion.[citation needed]
Aside from surfing, she also practices Brazilian jiu-jitsu. She was first introduced to the by actor Sid Lucero. She also competed in the 2016 World Championship in jiu-jitsu.[4]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Masarap Na Pugad | Young Koala | [5] | |
| 2008 | Sta. Mesa | Sel | Alternative title: "Following Rosa" Credited as "Maria Lopez" | |
| 2009 | Tulak | |||
| 2010 | Watawat | [6] | ||
| 2012 | Palitan | [7] | ||
| 2013 | Ang Kwento ni Mabuti | Lucia de la Cruz | ||
| Debosyon | Salome | |||
| 2014 | K'na, The Dreamweaver | K'na | ||
| Tres | "Tata Selo" segment | |||
| 2015 | Haunted Mansion | Teacher | ||
| Flotsam | Jamie | [8][9] | ||
| 2018 | BuyBust |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv | |||
| 2007 | Sineserye Presents: Natutulog Ba ang Dios | Tina Ramirez | ||
| 2007 | Love Spell Presents: Cindy-rella | Mona | ||
| 2008 | Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Haay...skul lyf | Mara | ||
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Payang | Episode: "Notebook" | |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Lilac volunteer | Episode: "Journal" | |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Episode: "Boarding House" | ||
| 2009 | Shall We Dance: The Celebrity Dance Challenge | Herself | Episode: "Mama and Me" Guest, with Maria Isabel Lopez | |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Jenna's colleague | Episode: "Litrato" | |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Fe | Episode: "Bracelet" | |
| 2010 | Elena M. Patron's Momay | Stephanie | ||
| 2011 | Reputasyon | Sheila | ||
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Daughter | Episode: "Bibliya" | |
| 2011–2012 | Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown | Herself - Castaway | Runner Up | |
| 2013 | Titser | Rosa | ||
| 2014 | Daybreak | Herself / Guest | ||
| 2015 | Pasión De Amor | Dinora Rosales | ||
| 2015 | Showbiz Unlimited | Herself / Guest | ||
| 2015 | Single / Single | Tricci | ||
| 2015 | Karelasyon | Selya | [10] | |
| 2016 | The Story of Us | Teresa | Supporting Cast | |
| 2017 | Wagas | Lauren | Episode: ‘’My Love From Baler’’ | |
| 2017 | Tadhana | Joana | Episode: “Hagod” | |
| 2018 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Marie | Episode: "Lason" | |
| 2018 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos | young Sita | ||
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Dim | Episode: "MVP" | |
| 2019–2020 | The Killer Bride | Agnes Sagrado / Agnes Dimaguiba | Supporting Cast / Antagonist | |
| 2021–2022 | The World Between Us | Venus Libradilla | Supporting Cast / Protagonist |
Notes
- ^ Mara Lopez was born in the United States of America. Thus, she does not possess her mother's maiden name which is Lopez.
References
- ^ "A Look at Other GMA-7 Shows New and Old". Retrieved April 20, 2008. – via newsflash.org.
- ^ Aprylle Liabres. "Not Just Her Mother's Daughter". City Times. Khaleej Times Online. Retrieved April 20, 2008.
- ^ "Mara Isabella Lopez Shares her Fondness for Surfing". pep.ph. June 3, 2006. Retrieved June 4, 2009.
- ^ Lastrilla, Gary Ann. "Exclusive: Mara Lopez to compete in 2016 World Championships of jiu-jitsu | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ABS-CBN. Archived January 8, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ "Cast". Sta. Mesa. Archived from the original on August 26, 2011. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
- ^ "Watawat Recalls the Creation of the Philippine flag". Guide / Indie. pep.ph. January 18, 2010. Retrieved June 5, 2010.
- ^ Ching, Mark Angelo (December 3, 2012). "Scions of Veteran Actors Win Top Acting Awards in Cinema One Originals 2012". pep.ph. Retrieved December 13, 2012.
- ^ Dabu, Bianca Rose (May 25, 2015). "Good Vibes for Solenn and Co. at La Union Surf Movie". GMA News Online.
- ^ Mendoza, Arvin (October 19, 2015). "'Flotsam' Movie Shows Beauty of La Union and Stars' Bodies". Philippine Daily Inquirer
- ^ "'Karelasyon' Halloween Stories Tampok ang Kwentong Tungkol sa Gayuma, Sanib, at Pagmumulto". GMA News Online. October 15, 2015. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
External links
- Mara Lopez at IMDb