First Yaya

First Yaya
First 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
Lead cast
Sanya Lopez as Melody Reyes-Acosta
Supporting cast
Gabby Concepcion as Glenn Francisco Acosta
Pancho Magno as Conrad Enriquez
Cassy Legaspi as Nina Acosta
Joaquin Domagoso as Jonas Clarito
Sandy Andolong as Edna Reyes
Gardo Versoza as Luis Prado
Maxine Medina as Lorraine Prado
Boboy Garovillo as Florencio Reyes
Pilar Pilapil as Blessilda "Blessie" Acosta
Kakai Bautista as Pepita San Jose
Cai Cortez as Norma Robles
Analyn Barro as Gemmalyn Rose "Gemrose" Reyes
Thou Reyes as Yessey Reyes
Patricia Coma as Nicole Acosta
Clarence Delgado as Nathan Acosta
Thia Thomalla as Valerie "Val" Cañete
Jon Lucas as Titus de Villa
Glenda Garcia 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
Production
In November 2019, Marian Rivera was hired to portray the role of First .
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 earned a 23% rating. The final episode scored a 19.2% rating.
Accolades
References
External links
2021 Philippine television series debuts
2021 Philippine television series endings
Filipino-language television shows
GMA Network drama series
Philippine political television series
Philippine romantic comedy television series
Television productions postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Television shows set in the Philippines