Sanya Lopez
Birth nameShaira Lenn Osuna Roberto
Birth dateAugust 9, 1996 (age 30)
Birth placeMalolos, Bulacan, Philippines
OccupationActress, singer
Years active2012–present
Agent
RelativesJak Roberto (brother)
Youtube idUCF1rc9xg3TB2IZLu1wSmiNQ
Youtube years active2016–2023
Youtube subscribers1.43 million
Youtube views37.94 million
Stats updateMay 15, 2026

Shaira Lenn Osuna Roberto (born August 9, 1996),[1] known professionally as Sanya Lopez (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.

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

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

YearTitleRoleRef.
2013DormitoryoThea[27]
2014–2016The Half SistersLorna
2016The Millionaire's WifeLovely
2016–2017EncantadiaSang'gre / Hara Danaya[28]
2017–2018HaplosAngela Marie Alonzo-Cortez / Angela Marie Alonzo-Montecines / Anj / Angel / Elang / Exotica / Alice[29]
2018–2019Cain at AbelMargaret Tolentino[30]
2019Dahil sa Pag-IbigMariella "Mariel" Fajardo-Corpuz[31]
Beautiful JusticeThea Vasquez
2021First YayaMelody Reyes-Acosta[32]
2021–2022Agimat ng AgilaMaya Lagman[33]
2022First LadyMelody Reyes-Acosta[34]
2023Mga Lihim ni UrdujaHara Urduja
2024Pulang ArawTeresita "Morena" Borromeo
2025–2026Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'greSang'gre / Hara Durie Danaya

Television series (as a guest star)

YearTitleRoleRef.
2012–2016Walang Tulugan with the Master ShowmanCo-Host[35]
2016Magpakailanman: "The Wowowin Grand Winner"Shayne
2017Follow Your HeartHerself
KarelasyonVarious Roles
ImbestigadorMarina
Wish Ko LangRJ
WowowinHerself
Road Trip: AlbayHerself with her older brother Jak Roberto[36]
Pepito ManalotoSuzanne
Magpakailanman: "BFF: Best Sisters Forever"Arianne
Tadhana: "Prodigal Daughter"Elaine
2018Wagas: "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 YouLea
Dear Uge: "Emma Liar"Emma
Wish Ko Lang: "Tatlong Ama, Iisang Kapalaran"Emily
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: "Witchikels"Willow
Victor MagtanggolSang'gre Danaya / Aya[37]
Studio 7Herself / Guest Star
Wish Ko Lang: "Mga Mukha ng Pag-asa"Herself / Emily
2019Tadhana: "Titser Yaya"Elaine
Magpakailanman: "Tatlong Henerasyon ng Sipag at Tiyaga"Young Lelang
Dear Uge: "Patayin sa Sindak si Bernadette"Bernadette
Daddy's GurlCherry Aguinaldo[38]
Tadhana: "Boso"Arianne[39]
Imbestigador: "Gomez-Sarmenta Rape-Slay and Murder Case"Eileen Sarmenta
Magpakailanman: "Babaeng Binulag ng Pag-ibig"Leny
Beautiful JusticeAgent Thea[40]
2020Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: "Mermaid for Each Other"Sofia
Tadhana: "Inner Beauty"Elaine
Tadhana: "Laman"Risa
Magpakailanman: "Halimaw sa Kama"Mayet
2021Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: "Oh My Oppa!"Grace
Regal Studio Presents: "That Thin Line Between"Gemma Rose
2022Daig 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
2022–2023Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: "All by My Elf"Honey
2023Tadhana: "Nympha"Nympha
Tadhana: "Pagtakas sa Kahapon"Rowena
Magpakailanman: "A Runner to Remember: The Jirome de Castro Story"Geraldine
Open 24/7Herself
2024Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na MisisMildred Darlene Yabut
2024–2025It's ShowtimeHerself / Guest Hurado / Performer
2025Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab EditionHerself / Houseguest[41]

Film

YearTitleRole(s)Ref.
2017Amalanhig: The Vampire ChroniclesAryana Dimalinlang[42]
2018Wild and FreeEllie[43]
2019Isa Pang BahaghariDolores "Dolly / Dolly Ariana" Sanchez[44]
2024PlaytimeAllyson[45]
2025Samahan ng mga MakasalananMila
2026Midnight GirlsMary Anne "Paris" Garcia Sibal

Awards

YearCategoryWorkAward Giving BodyNotesRef.
2016Gintong Kabataan Sa Larangan ng Sining at Kultura recognitionNoneGINTONG KABATAAN AWARDSAugust 26, 2016[46]
German Moreno Youth Achievement Award 2016NoneFAMAS Awards 2016December 10, 2016[47]
Huwarang Artista ng Taon para sa mga KabataanNone3rd Inding-Indie Short Film Festival AwardsDecember 4, 2016[48]
2017Ranked No. 20, FHM Philippines 100 Sexiest WomanNoneFHM Philippines (Summit Media)First time to be nominated in the list, July 2017 issue[49]
2019New Movie Actress of the YearWild and Free35th PMPC Star Awards for MoviesJune 16, 2019[50]
2021Best Supporting ActressIsa Pang Bahaghari4th EDDYS Entertainment Editors' ChoiceNominee[51]
Top Celebrity AwardNoneFirst TikTok Awards Philippines 2021July 4, 2021[52]

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