Sandy Talag | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sandy Ann Rivera Talag (1998-06-11) June 11, 1998 Baguio, Benguet, Philippines |
| Occupations | Actress, singer, model, radio host1 |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Agent | GMA Artist Center (2004–present) |
| Relatives | Zildjan & Zymic Jaranilla (brothers) |
Sandra Ann Rivera Talag2 (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 2004.34 Although she didn't win, she went on to do more GMA television series such as Ang Mahiwagang Baul and Majika.35
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
In 2014, Talag joined the cast of Niño.26
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 | Won9 |
References
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.