Kapuso star Sanya Lopez reacted to fans who claimed she’s the next Marian Rivera.
During the media conference for Lopez’s contract renewal with GMA Artist Center on July 29, she said she still has a lot to prove before she reaches Rivera’s stature.
“Napakadami pong ginawa ni Ate Yanyan, ni Miss Marian Rivera. Para po sumunod po sa kanya, ang dami ko pa pong kailangan patunayan and bago po masabi ‘yon at makapunta at makasunod sa yapak ni Miss Marian Rivera.
“Sobrang galing po ni Miss Marian. And, sya na po talaga, reyna na po talaga s’ya. At makasama ko s’ya sa isang project, sobrang excited po ako at gustong gusto ko rin po talagang mangyari ‘yon.”
Rivera initially landed the role of Yaya Melody in First Yaya. However, due to the pandemic, she chose to focus on her family’s health and safety.
As a result, Lopez took over the role with Rivera’s blessing. Lopez then became a household name after the success of the series.
The Kapuso teleserye topped ratings weekly until its finale. While the first season is done, many are hoping for a second season for the beloved series.
Regarding her success, Lopez said she often reminds herself to stay humble.
“Kapag sobra sobra na ‘yung blessings na natatanggap mo kailangan mo pa ring i-remind ‘yung sarili mo na, ‘o kalma ka lang. And, kung ano man ang nangyayari sayo maging thankful ka lang talaga. Pero wag na wag mo talagang ilalagay sa ulo mo kung ano man ‘yon. At maging happy ka lang. At, kung may kaya kang i-share, mag-share ka na lang sa iba. Makapagpasaya ka ng iba.’
“Gusto rin talagang i-remind ‘yung sarili ko na kung ano man ang ibinibigay sa akin, please stay humble. Kasi ‘yun ‘yung minahal ka ng mga tao eh, ‘yung pagiging ganon mo lang.
“Sabi ko nga kanina kung sino man ‘yung Sanya na nakilala n’yo, ako pa rin po ‘yung Sanya na nasa harapan ninyo.”
