GMA-7's "First Lady of Prime Time" Sanya Lopez is fully embracing her fashion girl era.
However, this fashion journey didn't happen overnight. Sanya took deliberate steps to find her unique style, dedicating time to discovering her own fashion identity.
This transformation is evident when you look at how her style has evolved over the last five years. From her early days to the present, her growth and refinement in the realm of fashion are clear indicators of her dedication and keen eye for style.
Adding to her stylish pursuits, on Thursday, October 5, 2023, Sanya was proudly unveiled as the newest ambassador of Amara Shia Jewelry during a press launch held in SM City Manila.
This announcement further solidifies her position as one of the Kapuso network's most stylish and influential stars.
During the launch event, Sanya candidly discussed her style journey with PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal).
When asked about the notable shift she's observed in her style over the last five years, Sanya candidly shared, "Siguro po ngayon medyo masasabi ko medyo nakakaangat-angat na tayo, 'no?
"Hindi, kasi... noon po talagang happy na ako kung anong... Nasabi ko po kanina, before kahit yung tiangge na alahas, as long as maganda siya para sa iyo, happy na ako dun, e."
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SANYA LOPEZ: PASSION FOR JEWELRY
Presently, Sanya has delved into the art of curating her own jewelry collection.
However, she took her time before finally venturing into jewelry. Initially, she prioritized other significant investments, such as acquiring her own house, before she confidently decided to invest in jewelry.
She said, "To be honest, thank you po pala, PEP. Nag-start naman talaga ako nung walang-wala.
"Marami nga may alam niyan. At siyempre, mas una ako nag-invest talaga sa for the future. Gusto ko nang masigurado na, 'Okay, may titirhan muna tayo.'
"Ganun muna talaga. Nag-invest po muna ako sa lupa, sa bahay.
"And nung feeling ko, puwede na, kaya na natin kahit paano... Hindi pa lang po ganun ka-bongga, ano, pero kinakaya na nating makabili.
"So, nag-start ako sa mga earrings lang na simple. Simple lang po."
Looking back, Sanya revealed that the majority of the jewelry she wore in the past were actually gifts from friends.
"Usually, yung mga jewelry na meron ako, hindi ko talaga binili siya. More of marami yan sa mga friends ko na binigay nila yun sa akin. Gift nila sa akin.
"Nung binibigyan na nila ako, dun ko siya actually na-appreciate na, 'Ah, bagay pala sa akin yung may mga alahas.'
"So, dun ko pa lang na-start. Siguro, dun ko palang masasabi na, 'Ah, pwede na tayong umawra.' So, dun palang po."
With the ability to purchase jewelry now, what are Sanya's key considerations before making a purchase?
Sanya answered, "Number one, iniisip ko po talaga, 'Kaya ko ba [bilhin]?' Yan naman talaga yung totoo e, 'Afford ba natin ito?'
"[And] Kapag ba binili natin ito, bagay ba sa akin? Kasi may mga bagay na 'ay, ang ganda niya pero baka hindi bagay sa akin,' di ba?
"So iniisip ko, minsan kahit pagdating nga rin po sa damit, kahit mahal siya o mura, as long as maganda siya tingnan sa iyo, yun yung mas mga priority ko po."
SANYA LOPEZ: INVESTMENT
Sanya's passion for jewelry was initially inspired by her friends and is now further fueled by Shina Aquino, the owner and founder of Amara Shia Jewelry.
Sanya told PEP.ph, "Ngayon po, nung nakilala ko si Miss Shina. Amara Shia talaga... Sila yung nagsimula na, 'Oh, dapat next time ganito.'
"Though actually, noong pumasok ako sa pag-artista, marami na ako mga kaibigan na sinasabi na kailangan mo mag-invest din sa talagang totoo.
"Tama naman po, kasi siyempre nakakadagdag sa image mo yun, nakakaganda."
Nevertheless, Sanya openly acknowledges that she is a novice in this field, expressing her eagerness to learn and deepen her understanding of it.
"Nung nakilala ko si Miss Shina, ang daming yung mga collections, eto yung start na puwede na kong matuto pa.
"Alam mo naman tayo, habang tumatanda, habang lumalaki, we always want na matuto tayo sa mga bagay na hindi pa natin alam...
"Or hanggang sa pagtanda natin, sana may matutunan pa tayo... Willing po ako [matuto]."
One significant lesson Sanya gained is the value of jewelry as worthwhile investment pieces. She found inspiration in Shina's journey, who began with a modest PHP5,000 capital for her business borrowed from elsewhere and eventually built her own jewelry shop.
Sanya said, "Ang kagandahan kasi ng pag-alahas, magandang investment ito e, di ba po? So yun yung nagbigay sa akin ang dahilan kung bakit ako masaya sa pinapasok ko sa pagbili ng alahas."
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