Sandy Talag | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sandy Ann Rivera Talag (1998-06-11) June 11, 1998 Baguio, Benguet, Philippines |
| Occupations | Actress, singer, model, radio host[1] |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Agent | GMA Artist Center (2004–present) |
| Relatives | Zildjan & Zymic Jaranilla (brothers) |
Sandra Ann Rivera Talag[2] (born June 11, 1998) is a Filipina actress, singer, radio host and model. She rose to fame through the television talent search show StarStruck Kids.
Career
Talag entered showbiz through StarStruck Kids in 2004.[3][4] Although she didn't win, she went on to do more GMA television series such as Ang Mahiwagang Baul and Majika.[3][5]
In 2012, Talag starred in a Dutch indie film Lilet Never Happened as a young prostitute. The film was received well in film festivals, and earned her acting awards in some film festivals.[3]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Lovestruck | Young Denise | played the younger counterpart of Jennylyn Mercado for the first time |
| 2007 | Ouija | Young Ruth | played the younger counterpart of Rhian Ramos |
| Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po! | Young Jasmine | played the younger counterpart of Isabella De Leon | |
| 2012 | Lilet Never Happened | Lilet | played a child prostitute |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | StarStruck Kids | Herself |
| 2005 | Love To Love | Marcia |
| Ang Mahiwagang Baul | Jewel | |
| 2006 | Majika | Young Sara |
| 2007 | Lupin | Angela |
| Daisy Siete | Young Rochelle | |
| Sine Novela: My Only Love | Musay | |
| Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag | Young Ditas | |
| 2008 | Codename: Asero | Sofie Aguillar |
| Obra: Suspetsa | Young Nina | |
| Luna Mystika | Young Luna | |
| 2009 | Dear Friend: The Three Bachelors | Young Sarah |
| All About Eve | Young Erika | |
| Carlo J. Caparas' Totoy Bato | Hospital Client | |
| Adik Sa'Yo | Ria Domingo | |
| Ikaw Sana | Young Eliza | |
| Sana Ngayong Pasko | Young Fely | |
| 2010 | Diva | Charice |
| Langit sa Piling Mo | Young Marj | |
| JejeMom | Tweety Wilson | |
| Midnight DJ: Terror sa Talyer | Ghost of Girl | |
| 2011 | Amaya | Herself/Girl Singer |
| Futbolilits | ||
| Maynila: Loving Your Own | Alda | |
| 2012 | Maynila: Oh Boy!, She's my Girl | |
| 2013 | Kidlat | Young Lara |
| 2014 | Carmela | Sabel Mener |
| Niño | Tiny | |
| 2015 | Maynila | Tiny |
| 2016 | Wish I May | Donna |
| Calle Siete | Crystal |
Other appearances
Sandy became the youngest of 5 celebrities who have won the one-million peso jackpot on the celebrity game show All Star K! when she sang Chaka Khan's song "Through the Fire".[7]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Oaxaca International Film Festival | Outstanding Achievement in Acting | Lilet Never Happened | Won [8] |
| 2014 | Jaipur International Film Festival | Best Actress | Won[9] |
References
- Sandy Talag on Tee Radio
- "'StarStruck' kid Sandy Talag: Then and Now". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
- "GIVE ME FIVE featuring Sandy Talag". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
- Lo, Ricky (June 4, 2014). "Miguel: Niño is worth the long wait". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
- San Diego Jr., Bayani (October 23, 2013). "Best actress at 15". Retrieved April 20, 2025 – via PressReader.
- "Sandy Talag and Angeli Bayani reunite in 'Niño'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
- "Game shows in the million-peso prize league". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on September 19, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
- Pinay teenager wins at Oaxaca Film Fest Manila Bulletin, October 3, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
- "Sandy Talag wins Best Actress Award in 2014 Jaipur International Film Festival". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved April 9, 2014.