Scene from Silip (1985)

Alternate Names: Isabel Lopez, Maria Isabel Pagunsan Lopez, Maria Isabel Pagunsan Lopez-Melrod

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Sana, Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon (1983) as

Most Important Roles:

• Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan (1986) as
• Unveiling The Horse Demon (2017) as Aning
• Kinatay (2009) as Madonna
• Working Girls (1984) as Rose
• Room Service (2004) as
• To Ken with Love (2023) as
• Daughters of Eve (1985) as Tonya
• Captive (2012) as Marianne Agudo Pineda
• Curse (1987) as
• Molata (1999) as Rulfa

Career Highlights:

• Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan (1986)
• Unveiling The Horse Demon (2017)
• Kinatay (2009)
• Working Girls (1984)
• Room Service (2004)
• To Ken with Love (2023)
• Daughters of Eve (1985)
• Captive (2012)
• Curse (1987)
• Molata (1999)

Maria Isabel Pagunsan Lopez-Melrod, born in the Philippines, began her career as an actress and beauty pageant titleholder after winning Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1982. She gained international recognition as the first Filipino beauty queen to appear in a film with sexual content ('Silip', 1985). Lopez has been married twice; first to Hiroshi Yokohama, then later to Jonathan Melrod in the United States. She is also known for her talent in mosaic art and has acted in various roles across Philippine cinema and television.

Alternate Names: Sarsi Emmanuel

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Snake Sisters (1984) as

Most Important Roles:

• Platoon the Warriors (1988) as
• Daughters of Eve (1985) as Selda
• Clarizza (1986) as Clarizza
• Diegong Bayong (1984) as as
• Boatman (1984) as Gigi
• White Slavery (1985) as Joy
• Virgin Forest (1985) as Chayong
• Nakausap ko ang Birhen (1988) as as
• Gabi Na, Kumander (1986) as
• Beware: Bed Sins (1985) as

Career Highlights:

• Platoon the Warriors (1988)
• Daughters of Eve (1985)
• Clarizza (1986)
• Diegong Bayong (1984)
• Boatman (1984)
• White Slavery (1985)
• Virgin Forest (1985)
• Nakausap ko ang Birhen (1988)
• Gabi Na, Kumander (1986)
• Beware: Bed Sins (1985)

Sarsi Emmanuelle, born Maria Jennifer Obregon Mitchell, was a Filipino actress who gained recognition for her role in 'Boatman'. She earned a Best Actress nomination from the Gawad Urian Awards for this film.