First Yaya

*First Yaya*
First Yaya
	Title card
Genre	Drama; Romantic comedy;
Created by	Jojo Tawasil Nones; Marlon G. Miguel;
Written by	Jojo Tawasil Nones; Marlon G. Miguel; Christine Badillo-Novicio; Obet Villela;
Directed by	L.A. Madridejos
Creative director	Aloy Adlawan
Starring	Sanya Lopez
Opening theme	"Ang Puso Kong Ito'y Sa'Yo" by Thea Astley
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	24–39 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment Group
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	March 15 –; July 2, 2021
Related
	First Lady

First Yaya (transl. first nanny) is a 2021 Philippine television drama romance 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. The series concluded on July 2, 2021 with a total of 78 episodes.

A sequel, First Lady aired in 2022.^[2] The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[3]

Cast and characters

Cast

Sanya Lopez

Gabby Concepcion

Cassy Legaspi

Maxine Medina

Cai Cortez

Lead cast

Sanya Lopez as Melody Reyes-Acosta^[4]

Supporting cast

Gabby Concepcion^[5] as Glenn Francisco Acosta
Pancho Magno as Conrad Enriquez^[6]^[7]
Cassy Legaspi^[8] as Nina Acosta
Joaquin Domagoso^[9] as Jonas Clarito
Sandy Andolong^[10] as Edna Reyes
Gardo Versoza^[11] as Luis Prado
Maxine Medina as Lorraine Prado^[12]
Boboy Garovillo^[13] as Florencio Reyes
Pilar Pilapil^[14] as Blessilda "Blessie" Acosta
Kakai Bautista as Pepita San Jose^[15]
Cai Cortez as Norma Robles^[16]
Analyn Barro as Gemmalyn Rose "Gemrose" Reyes
Thou Reyes^[7] as Yessey Reyes
Patricia Coma^[7] as Nicole Acosta
Clarence Delgado^[7]^[17] as Nathan Acosta
Thia Thomalla^[11] as Valerie "Val" Cañete
Jon Lucas^[11] as Titus de Villa
Glenda Garcia^[18] as Marni Tupaz
Anjo Damiles as Jasper Agcaoili
Kiel Rodriguez as Paul Librada
Jerick Dolormente as Lloyd Reyes
Hailey Mendes as Charlotte "Charlie" Barboa

Guest cast

Boots Anson-Roa as Diane Carlos
Jean Garcia as Christine Acosta
Andre Paras as Alexander Carlos
Tommy Abuel as Anthony Carlos
Allen Dizon as Subido
Mikoy Morales as Jaime
Jenzel Angeles as Paige
Lovely Rivero as Viola
Frances Makil-Ignacio as Rosales
Wilma Doesnt as Matilda
Issa Litton as Helena Buenaventura
Michael Roy Jornales as Danilo Garcia
Dennis Marasigan as Ezekiel Lopez
Muriel Lomadilla as Beverly "Bevs" Oliveros
Rollie Inocencio as Pedrito Conde
Nicki Morena as Aila
Julius Miguel as Osmond Buenaventura
Atak as Impak
Cecile Paz as Jess
Chinggay Datu as Kathy Baluyot
Lourdes Conde Serrano as Lourdes
Michael Flores as Allan Buenaventura
Marnie Lapus as Mercedeta "Mercy" L. Primavera
Luis Hontiveros as Jason
Teresa Loyzaga as Alessandra "Sandra" Robles
Polo Ravales as Secretary Ordoñez

Casting

In November 2019, Marian Rivera was hired to portray the role of First Yaya.^[19] Rivera left the series in September 2020, due to the safety protocols of the series' filming.^[20] Sanya Lopez was later hired as the replacement in October 2020.^[4] Actor Kelvin Miranda was also initially hired for the role of Jonas Clarito. He was pulled out from the series to appear in the drama series The Lost Recipe. Actor Joaquin Domagoso served as his replacement.^[21]

Production

Principal photography commenced on March 10, 2020.^[22] Filming was halted on March 15, 2020, due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.^[23] Filming was continued in November 2020.^[24] Filming concluded in May 2021.^[25]

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.^[26] The final episode scored a 19.2% rating.^[27]

Accolades

Accolades received by *First* *Yaya*
Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2023	35th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Actor	Gabby Concepcion	Nominated	^[28]
		Best Drama Actress	Sanya Lopez	Nominated
		Best Drama Supporting Actor	Gardo Versoza	Nominated
		Best Drama Supporting Actress	Pilar Pilapil	Nominated
		Best Primetime Drama Series	First Yaya	Nominated

References

^ "Playlist: "Ang Puso Kong Ito'y Sa'Yo" by Thea Astley (First Yaya OST)". GMA Network. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
^ "Sanya Lopez, Gabby Concepcion's First Lady to air on Valentine's Day". GMA Network. January 23, 2022. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
^ "First Yaya (Full Episodes) | Stream Together". YouTube. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
^ ^a ^b Anarcon, James Patrick. "It's Official: Sanya Lopez replaces Marian Rivera in First Yaya". PEP. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
^ "Gabby type gawing 'yaya' si Marian". Abante (in Filipino). November 28, 2019. Retrieved May 17, 2020.^{[permanent dead link]}
^ "Marian Rivera is back on primetime in GMA's First Yaya". MSN. February 18, 2020. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Chupraita, PR-yanka (November 27, 2020). "Cast ng First Yaya, start na rin sa lock-in taping!". PH Entertainment. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
^ Arcadio, Ryan (February 18, 2020). "Look: Cassy Legaspi joins Marian Rivera, Gabby Concepcion in new teleserye". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 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]. YouTube (in Filipino). November 9, 2020. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
^ "Sandy Andolong, negative sa COVID-19". MSN (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. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
^ "Maxine Medina transfers to GMA-7; joins cast of First Yaya". PEP. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
^ Sun, Cherry (November 26, 2020). "Gabby Concepcion teases start of taping for First Yaya". GMA Network. 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". PEP. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
^ Anoc, Aimee (July 1, 2021). "Kakai Bautista, hindi malilimutan ang pamilyang nabuo sa First Yaya". GMA Network. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
^ Policarpio, Allan (July 4, 2021). "Stars clap back at bashers for failure to get deeper message of First Yaya' bikini showdown". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 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". Inquirer Bandera (in Filipino). February 20, 2020. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
^ Anarcon, James Patrick (November 28, 2019). "Marian Rivera set to make teleserye comeback in 2020". PEP. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
^ "Marian Rivera backs out of First Yaya: "Hindi ako uuwi ng bahay? Hindi ko kakayanin."". PEP. September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
^ Anarcon, James Patrick (September 9, 2021). "Stars who got replaced in teleseryes: 2021 edition". PEP. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
^ Sun, Cherry (March 11, 2020). "Marian Rivera starts taping for new show First Yaya". GMA Network. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
^ Adel, Rosette (March 17, 2020). "Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs". Interaksyon. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
^ "GMA-7 teledrama full blast na; 11 series balik-ere, lock-in taping na". PEP. November 28, 2020. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
^ Sun, Cherry (May 26, 2021). "In Photos: Sanya Lopez, First Yaya stars pen emotional messages as they end lock-in taping". GMA Network. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
^ "Sangkayayahan, nagbubunyi sa mataas na rating ng pilot episode ng First Yaya". PEP. March 16, 2021. Retrieved March 16, 2021.
^ "The World Between Us ni Alden, maipagpatuloy kaya ang magandang rating ng First Yaya ni Sanya?". PEP. July 5, 2021. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
^ Gonzales, Rommel (January 17, 2023). "35th Star Awards for TV list of nominees is out; alin kaya ang tatanghaling Best TV Station?". PEP. Retrieved July 16, 2023.

External links

Official website
First Yaya at IMDb

This Philippine television drama program article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

This Philippine television comedy program article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

This Philippine television romance program article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

[1] "Playlist: "Ang Puso Kong Ito'y Sa'Yo" by Thea Astley (First Yaya OST)". GMA Network. Retrieved April 7, 2021.

[2] "Sanya Lopez, Gabby Concepcion's First Lady to air on Valentine's Day". GMA Network. January 23, 2022. Retrieved January 28, 2022.

[3] "First Yaya (Full Episodes) | Stream Together". YouTube. Retrieved May 5, 2024.

[Yaya_Melody-4] Anarcon, James Patrick. "It's Official: Sanya Lopez replaces Marian Rivera in First Yaya". PEP. Retrieved October 13, 2020.

[5] "Gabby type gawing 'yaya' si Marian". Abante (in Filipino). November 28, 2019. Retrieved May 17, 2020.^{[permanent dead link]}

[6] "Marian Rivera is back on primetime in GMA's First Yaya". MSN. February 18, 2020. Retrieved May 17, 2020.

[cast2-7] Chupraita, PR-yanka (November 27, 2020). "Cast ng First Yaya, start na rin sa lock-in taping!". PH Entertainment. Retrieved December 2, 2020.

[8] Arcadio, Ryan (February 18, 2020). "Look: Cassy Legaspi joins Marian Rivera, Gabby Concepcion in new teleserye". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 17, 2020.

[9] "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]. YouTube (in Filipino). November 9, 2020. Retrieved November 17, 2020.

[10] "Sandy Andolong, negative sa COVID-19". MSN (in Filipino). March 27, 2020. Retrieved May 17, 2020.

[:0-11] "Gardo Versoza, two more ABS-CBN stars to join cast of GMA-7's First Yaya". PEP. Retrieved December 27, 2020.

[12] "Maxine Medina transfers to GMA-7; joins cast of First Yaya". PEP. Retrieved December 5, 2020.

[13] Sun, Cherry (November 26, 2020). "Gabby Concepcion teases start of taping for First Yaya". GMA Network. Retrieved November 30, 2020.

[14] Anarcon, James Patrick (February 18, 2020). "Veteran actress Pilar Pilapil returns to GMA-7 after 13 years via Marian Rivera teleserye". PEP. Retrieved May 17, 2020.

[15] Anoc, Aimee (July 1, 2021). "Kakai Bautista, hindi malilimutan ang pamilyang nabuo sa First Yaya". GMA Network. Retrieved July 5, 2021.

[16] Policarpio, Allan (July 4, 2021). "Stars clap back at bashers for failure to get deeper message of First Yaya' bikini showdown". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 5, 2021.

[17] "Dating Goin Bulilit star na si Clarence Delgado, lumipat na nga ba sa GMA?". Philippine Daily Tabloid. Retrieved December 27, 2020.

[18] "Marian: Magagamit ko na ang pagkananay ko sa First Yaya". Inquirer Bandera (in Filipino). February 20, 2020. Retrieved May 17, 2020.

[19] Anarcon, James Patrick (November 28, 2019). "Marian Rivera set to make teleserye comeback in 2020". PEP. Retrieved May 17, 2020.

[20] "Marian Rivera backs out of First Yaya: "Hindi ako uuwi ng bahay? Hindi ko kakayanin."". PEP. September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2020.

[21] Anarcon, James Patrick (September 9, 2021). "Stars who got replaced in teleseryes: 2021 edition". PEP. Retrieved October 30, 2021.

[22] Sun, Cherry (March 11, 2020). "Marian Rivera starts taping for new show First Yaya". GMA Network. Retrieved February 18, 2024.

[23] Adel, Rosette (March 17, 2020). "Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs". Interaksyon. Retrieved May 17, 2020.

[24] "GMA-7 teledrama full blast na; 11 series balik-ere, lock-in taping na". PEP. November 28, 2020. Retrieved November 29, 2020.

[25] Sun, Cherry (May 26, 2021). "In Photos: Sanya Lopez, First Yaya stars pen emotional messages as they end lock-in taping". GMA Network. Retrieved February 18, 2024.

[26] "Sangkayayahan, nagbubunyi sa mataas na rating ng pilot episode ng First Yaya". PEP. March 16, 2021. Retrieved March 16, 2021.

[27] "The World Between Us ni Alden, maipagpatuloy kaya ang magandang rating ng First Yaya ni Sanya?". PEP. July 5, 2021. Retrieved July 23, 2021.

[28] Gonzales, Rommel (January 17, 2023). "35th Star Awards for TV list of nominees is out; alin kaya ang tatanghaling Best TV Station?". PEP. Retrieved July 16, 2023.

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

[8]

[9]

[10]

[11]

[12]

[13]

[14]

[15]

[16]

[17]

[18]

[19]

[20]

[21]

[22]

[23]

[24]

[25]

[26]

[27]

[28]

First Yaya

Hub talks

First Yaya

First Yaya

Hub rules

First Yaya

Hub overview

Add your contribution

Inside this hub

Media Collections

Timelines

Articles

Notes collections

Notes

Days in Chronicle

Root Wikipedia Article

First Yaya

Cast and characters

Casting

Production

Ratings

Accolades

References

External links

Add your contribution

Related Hubs

First Yaya
Title card
Genre	Drama Romantic comedy
Created by	Jojo Tawasil Nones Marlon G. Miguel
Written by	Jojo Tawasil Nones Marlon G. Miguel Christine Badillo-Novicio Obet Villela
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	24–39 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment Group
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	March 15 (2021-03-15) – July 2, 2021 (2021-07-02)
Related
First Lady