January Isaac

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January Isaac
Born (1976-02-18) February 18, 1976 (age 48)
Philippines
Other namesLumen
Sandra Gomez
Occupation Actress
Years active1997–2013
Spouse
Wade Bodlovic
(m. 2010)
Children2

January Isaac-Bodlovic (born February 18, 1976) is a Filipino actress.

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Career

Isaac, previously credited as Sandra Gomez, was one of the talents introduced by ABS-CBN's Talent Center, now Star Magic, in 1998. [1]

She played the titular character of Surf's "Lumen—Wais na Misis" series of advertisements, which ran from 1998 to 2015.

Isaac previously fronted the short-lived acoustic band January Summer. [2]

Personal life

Isaac is married to Wade Bodlovic, together they have two children Hunter and Harley Jade. [3]

Isaac is a practical shooter and a black belt in taekwondo and aikido. [4]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesSource
1999 Marinella [5]
2005 Ang Mahiwagang Baul Episode: "Ang Alamat ng Kawayan"
2006 Captain Barbell
2008 Daisy Siete: Prince Charming and The Seven Maids [6]
2008 Gagambino Samara
2008 Your Song Presents: Someone Like You
2008 Midnight DJ Guest, 1 episode

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesSource
1998Techno WarriorsCredited as "Sandra Gomez"
2000Minsan Minahal KitaTrina
2000Burador
2000 Doomsdayer Dyna Castenada [7]
2003 Ngayong Nandito Ka Tessa
2003PaknersVivian Suarez [8] [9]
2004 Enteng Kabisote: Okay ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Malikmata [10]
2006 Blue Moon Vivian
2006Saan Nagtatago si Happiness?Martha [11] [12] [13]
2007 You Got Me! Young Mom of Amor Santander

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