Starring Kathryn Bernardo, James Reid, and Maja Salvador, Someone, Someday brings together some of showbiz’s biggest names under one roof. But it isn’t just the high-profile stars to watch for as the series also features young and up-and-coming talents. One of those is Daniela Stranner, who plays Valerie Jones, an influencer and Jordan’s (James Reid) girlfriend who has a complicated relationship with Bernardo’s Billy given her closeness to Jordan and Valerie’s past work promoting Billy’s dating app Lovelist.
It’s a big role, but one that proves how Stranner can not only make the most out of her characters but also stand alongside A-list stars in the industry. Here’s what you need to know about the promising Gen Z actress.
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She’s Been Praised by Industry Giants
Daniela Stranner was born on September 25, 2002, to a Filipino mother and a German father and was raised in Angeles, Pampanga. Her journey to stardom began at 14, when she was discovered by an agent at a coffee shop and started her career as a model. Things changed, though, when the Filipino-German attended a meeting with the starmaker himself, Mr. M.
As Stranner shared, there were 30 people in the room, including her. But Mr. M asked the 29 others to leave as he interviewed Stranner. Right then and there, he offered her a two-year artist contract. Mr. M also isn’t the only major showbiz figure to see the potential in Stranner, as blockbuster director Cathy Garcia-Sampana praised the young actress when she starred in her 2021 film Love at First Stream, saying, “Pag nalaman ng tao at nakita nila kung ano ang kanyang ibigay ni Daniela, they would love her, too.”
She Made Her Debut Alongside Soon-to-Be Stars
After spending months in acting workshops, Stranner’s first foray into the limelight came when she was formally introduced as part of the 2018 Star Magic Circle. It was a particularly notable batch as it included, among others, Donny Pangilinan, Leila Alcasid, Charlie Dizon, and actress and K-pop-idol Chanty Videla. It seems that, just like her batchmates, stardom was always in the cards for Stranner.
She’s Building an Impressive Portfolio
In the five years Stranner has been working in the industry so far, she’s already racked up a steady list of notable projects on the big screen and primetime. She made her acting debut in 2020 in the Liza Soberano- and Enrique Gil-led teleserye Make It With You, where she played Cesca Crismo. Sadly, the show was cut short because of COVID-19. But it proved to be just a setback in a career that was to come.
Notably, she starred in her first MMFF movie in 2021 with Love At First Stream, where she was nominated for Best Actress in the festival. Her breakthrough, though, came in 2023 when she played Zyra “Z” Aguerro in the teen drama series Senior High. Initially coming off as one of the show’s antagonists, Z proved herself to be a dynamic character because she was more than just a diva. Viewers praised Stranner for her layered and at times sympathetic performance as she was a highlight amongst the show’s packed Gen Z cast.
It would lay the groundwork for roles in other high-profile shows such as Senior High’s sequel series High Street, the Piolo Pascual-led Pamilya Sagrado, and now Someone, Someday.
She Can Count A-List Names Among Her Co-Stars
Aside from some of Gen Z’s biggest and most promising stars such as Andrea Brillantes, Kyle Echarri, Xyriel Manabat, and Emilio Daez, Daniela Stranner has also worked with her fair share of veteran and established figures in her still-early career. She worked alongside Agot Isidro in Love at First Stream, Mylene Dizon on the youth series Fractured, and Piolo Pascual and Shaina Magadayao on Pamilya Sagrado. It’s a list that has also recently grown to include Kathryn Bernardo and James Reid. To hold her own against top-tier stars is no easy feat, which speaks to Stranner’s ability to stand out even in supporting roles.
She Gracefully Handled Public Criticism
A mark of a true actress isn’t just her talent, but also how she handles herself in the glare of the public spotlight, both the good and the bad. That was the case early during Stranner’s career when she was the subject of a scandal after her private messages leaked on social media. While she could have taken the easy route and just ignored it, Stranner instead took time off from work and made a conscious effort to better herself following the issue. Now, not only is she still working as an actress, but she’s scoring roles in major projects. It just goes to show that there’s always the option to be and do better instead of just forgetting about it.
Featured Image: CARELL GARCIA (via Instagram)
Photos: DANIELA STRANNER (via Instagram), STAR MAGIC (via Instagram), MARKY CREATION (via Instagram)
Frequently Asked Questions
Daniela Stranner is a Filipino-German actress and former model who debuted through ABS-CBN’s Star Magic Circle in 2018. She gained widespread acclaim for her roles in the film Love at First Stream and television series including Senior High and Someone, Someday.
In Someone, Someday, Daniela Stranner plays Valerie “Val” Jones, an influencer and the girlfriend of Jordan (played by James Reid). Her character navigates a complex dynamic with Billy (Kathryn Bernardo) due to past business ties and shared connections.
Daniela Stranner began modeling at age 14 before being signed to a talent contract by manager Johnny Manahan (Mr. M). She was formally launched in the 2018 Star Magic Circle batch and made her television acting debut in 2020’s Make It With You.
Daniela Stranner starred in the Metro Manila Film Festival entry Love at First Stream (2021). Her television credits include Senior High, its sequel High Street, Pamilya Sagrado, Make It With You, and the primetime drama Someone, Someday.
Daniela Stranner earned a Best Actress nomination at the 2021 Metro Manila Film Festival for her lead performance in Love at First Stream. She has since received industry recognition for her portrayal of complex characters in youth and primetime television series.
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