First Yaya

First Yaya
Title card
Genre
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 30 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 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.

A continuation of the series, First Lady aired in 2022. The series is streaming online on YouTube.

Cast and characters

Cast
Sanya Lopez
Gabby Concepcion
Maxine Medina
Lead cast
Supporting cast
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

Production

In November 2019, Marian Rivera was hired to portray the role of First Yaya. Principal photography was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Rivera left the series in September 2020, due to the safety protocols of the series' filming. Sanya Lopez was later hired as the replacement in October 2020. 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. Joaquin Domagoso served as his replacement. Filming was continued in November 2020.

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. The final episode scored a 19.2% rating.

Accolades

Accolades received by First Yaya
Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2023 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actor Gabby Concepcion Nominated
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