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 | 78 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Mary Joy Lumboy-Pili |
| Cinematography | Albert Banson |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
| Release | |
| Original network | GMA Network |
| Picture format | UHDTV 4K[2] |
| Audio format | 5.1 surround sound |
| Original release | March 15 – July 2, 2021 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
First Yaya (transl. First Nanny) is a 2021 Philippine television drama romantic comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by L.A. Madridejos, it stars 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. The series concluded on July 2, 2021 with a total of 78 episodes. It was replaced by The World Between Us in its timeslot.
Cast and characters
Cast
Sanya Lopez
Gabby Concepcion
Maxine Medina
- Lead cast
- Sanya Lopez as Melody Reyes-Acosta[3]
- Supporting cast
- Gabby Concepcion[4] as Glenn Francisco Acosta
- Pancho Magno as Conrad Enriquez[5][6]
- Cassy Legaspi[7] as Nina Acosta
- Joaquin Domagoso[8] as Jonas Clarito
- Sandy Andolong[9] as Edna Reyes
- Gardo Versoza[10] as Luis Prado
- Maxine Medina as Lorraine Prado[11]
- Boboy Garovillo[12] as Florencio Reyes
- Pilar Pilapil[13] as Blesilda "Blessie" Acosta
- Kakai Bautista as Pepita[14]
- Cai Cortez as Norma[15]
- Analyn Barro as Gemrose Reyes
- Thou Reyes[6] as Yessey Reyes
- Patricia Coma[6] as Nicole Acosta
- Clarence Delgado[6][16] as Nathan Acosta
- Thia Thomalla[10] as Valerie "Val" Cañete-Enriquez
- Jon Lucas[10] as Titus de Villa
- Glenda Garcia[17] as Marni Tupaz
- Anjo Damiles as Jasper Garcia
- Kiel Rodriguez as Paul Librada
- Jerick Dolormente as Lloyd Reyes
- Hailey Mendes as Charlie Ramos
- 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
- Teresa Loyzaga as Alessandra "Sandra" Robles
- Polo Ravales
Production
In November 2019, Marian Rivera was hired to portray the role of First Yaya.[18] Principal photography was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[19] Marian Rivera left the series in September 2020 due to the safety protocols of the series' filming.[20] Sanya Lopez replaced Marian Rivera in October 2020.[3] Filming was continued in November 2020.[21]
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.[22] The final episode scored a 19.2% rating.[23]
References
- ^ "Playlist: "Ang Puso Kong Ito'y Sa'Yo" by Thea Astley (First Yaya OST)". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
- ^ "GMA Network invests over P1 billion for the second phase of digitization project". February 22, 2019. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: 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.
- ^ Jump up to: 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.
- ^ Jump up to: 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.
- ^ Anoc, Aimee (July 1, 2021). "Kakai Bautista, hindi malilimutan ang pamilyang nabuo sa 'First Yaya'". Retrieved July 5, 2021.
- ^ Policarpio, Allan (July 4, 2021). "Stars clap back at bashers for failure to get deeper message of 'First Yaya's' bikini showdown". Retrieved July 5, 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ PEP Troika (July 5, 2021). "The World Between Us ni Alden, maipagpatuloy kaya ang magandang rating ng First Yaya ni Sanya?". Retrieved July 23, 2021.
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