First Yaya
| First Yaya | |
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 Title card | |
| Genre | |
| Created by |
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| Written by |
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| Directed by | L.A. Madridejos |
| Creative director | Aloy Adlawan |
| Starring | Sanya Lopez |
| Opening theme | "Ang Puso Kong Ito'y Sa'Yo" by Thea Astley[1] |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 48 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Mary Joy Lumboy-Pili |
| Cinematography | Albert Banson |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 50 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | March 15, 2021 – present |
First Yaya (transl. First Nanny) is a 2021 Philippine television drama romantic comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Starring Sanya Lopez in the title role, it premiered on March 15, 2021 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday.
Cast and characters
Cast
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Sanya Lopez
Gabby Concepcion
- Lead cast
- Sanya Lopez as Melody Reyes-Acosta[2]
- Supporting cast
- Gabby Concepcion[3] as Glenn Francisco Acosta
- Pancho Magno as Conrado "Conrad" Enriquez[4][5]
- Cassy Legaspi[6] as Nina Acosta
- Joaquin Domagoso[7] as Jonas Ricafrente
- Sandy Andolong[8] as Edna Reyes
- Gardo Versoza[9] as Luis Prado
- Maxine Medina as Lorraine Prado[10]
- Boboy Garovillo[11] as Florencio Reyes
- Pilar Pilapil[12] as Blesilda "Blessie" Acosta
- Kakai Bautista as Pepita
- Cai Cortez as Norma
- Analyn Barro as Gemmalyn Rose "Gemrose" Reyes
- Thou Reyes[5] as Yessey Reyes
- Patricia Coma[5] as Nicole Acosta
- Clarence Delgado[5][13] as Nathaniel "Nathan" Acosta
- Thia Thomalla[9] as Valerie "Val" Cañete
- Jon Lucas[9] as Titus de Villa
- Glenda Garcia[14] as Marni Tupaz
- Anjo Damiles as Jasper Garcia
- Kiel Rodriguez as Paul Labrador
- Jerick Dolormente as Lloyd Reyes
- Hailey Mendes as Charlie
- Guest cast
- Andre Paras as Alexander Carlos
- Tommy Abuel as Anthony Carlos
- Allen Dizon as Subido
- Mikoy Morales as Jaime
- Jenzel Angeles as Paige Prado
- Lovely Rivero as Viola
- Frances Makil-Ignacio as Rosales
- Wilma Doesn't as Matilda
- Issa Litton as Helena Buenaventura
- Michael Roy Jornales as Danilo Garcia
- Dennis Marasigan as Ezekiel Lopez
- Muriel Lomadilla as Bevs
- Rollie Inocencio as Pedrito Conde
- Nicki Morena as Aila
- Julius Miguel as Osmond Buenaventura
- Atak as Impak
- Cecile Paz as Jess
- Chinggay Datu as Cathy
- Lourdes Conde Serrano as Lourdes
- Boots Anson-Roa as Diane Carlos
- Jean Garcia as Christine Acosta
- Michael Flores as Allan Buenaventura
- Marnie Lapus as Mercedeta "Mercy" L. Primavera
- Luis Hontiveros as Jason
Production
In November 2019, Marian Rivera was cast for the role of Melody, the First Yaya.[15] Principal photography was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[16] Marian Rivera left the series in September 2020 due to the safety protocols of the series' filming.[17] Sanya Lopez replaced Marian Rivera in October 2020.[2] Filming was continued in November 2020.[18]
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of First Yaya earned a 23% rating.[19]
References
- ^ "Playlist: "Ang Puso Kong Ito'y Sa'Yo" by Thea Astley (First Yaya OST)". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
- ^ a b Anarcon, James Patrick. "IT'S OFFICIAL: Sanya Lopez replaces Marian Rivera in First Yaya". Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- ^ "Gabby type gawing 'yaya' si Marian" (in Filipino). November 28, 2019. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
- ^ "Marian Rivera is back on primetime in GMA's 'First Yaya'". February 18, 2020. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
- ^ a b c d Chupraita, PR-yanka. "Cast ng 'First Yaya,' start na rin sa lock-in taping!". Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ Arcadio, Ryan. "LOOK: Cassy Legaspi joins Marian Rivera, Gabby Concepcion in new teleserye". Retrieved May 17, 2020.
- ^ 24 Oras: Joaquin Domagoso, excited na sa pagganap niya sa Kapuso series na "First Yaya" [24 Oras: Joaquin Domagoso, excited for his acting on the Kapuso series "First Yaya"] (in Filipino). GMA News. November 9, 2020. Retrieved November 17, 2020 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Sandy Andolong, negative sa COVID-19" (in Filipino). March 27, 2020. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Gardo Versoza, two more ABS-CBN stars to join cast of GMA-7's First Yaya". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
- ^ "Maxine Medina transfers to GMA-7; joins cast of First Yaya". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
- ^ Sun, Cherry (November 26, 2020). "Gabby Concepcion teases start of taping for 'First Yaya'". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (February 18, 2020). "Veteran actress Pilar Pilapil returns to GMA-7 after 13 years via Marian Rivera teleserye". Retrieved May 17, 2020.
- ^ "Dating Goin Bulilit star na si Clarence Delgado, lumipat na nga ba sa GMA?". Philippine Daily Tabloid. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
- ^ "Marian: Magagamit ko na ang pagkananay ko sa 'First Yaya'" (in Filipino). Retrieved May 17, 2020.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (November 28, 2019). "Marian Rivera set to make teleserye comeback in 2020". Retrieved May 17, 2020.
- ^ Adel, Rosette (March 17, 2020). "Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs". Retrieved May 17, 2020.
- ^ "Marian Rivera backs out of First Yaya: "Hindi ako uuwi ng bahay? Hindi ko kakayanin."". September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
- ^ "GMA-7 teledrama full blast na; 11 series balik-ere, lock-in taping na". November 28, 2020. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
- ^ PEP Troika (March 16, 2021). "Sangkayayahan, nagbubunyi sa mataas na rating ng pilot episode ng First Yaya". Retrieved March 16, 2021.
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