First Yaya () 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.
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Supporting cast
- Guest cast
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Boots Anson-Roa as Diane Carlos
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Jean Garcia as Christine Acosta
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Andre Paras as Alexander Carlos
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Tommy Abuel as Anthony Carlos
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Allen Dizon as Subido
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Mikoy Morales as Jaime
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Jenzel Angeles as Paige
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Lovely Rivero as Viola
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Frances Makil-Ignacio as Rosales
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Wilma Doesnt as Matilda
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Issa Litton as Helena Buenaventura
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Michael Roy Jornales as Danilo Garcia
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Dennis Marasigan as Ezekiel Lopez
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Muriel Lomadilla as Beverly "Bevs" Oliveros
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Rollie Inocencio as Pedrito Conde
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Nicki Morena as Aila
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Julius Miguel as Osmond Buenaventura
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Atak as Impak
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Cecile Paz as Jess
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Chinggay Datu as Kathy Baluyot
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Lourdes Conde Serrano as Lourdes
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Michael Flores as Allan Buenaventura
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Marnie Lapus as Mercedeta "Mercy" L. Primavera
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Luis Hontiveros as Jason
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Teresa Loyzaga as Alessandra "Sandra" Robles
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Polo Ravales as Secretary Ordoñez
Casting
In November 2019,
Marian Rivera was hired to portray the role of First Yaya.
Rivera left the series in September 2020, due to the safety protocols of the series' filming.
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. Actor Joaquin Domagoso served as his replacement.
Production
Principal photography commenced on March 10, 2020.
Filming was halted on March 15, 2020, due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Filming was continued in November 2020.
Filming concluded in May 2021.
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
! Award
! Category
! Recipient
! Result
! |
| 2023 | 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actor | Gabby Concepcion | | |
| Best Drama Actress | Sanya Lopez | |
| Best Drama Supporting Actor | Gardo Versoza | |
| Best Drama Supporting Actress | Pilar Pilapil | |
| Best Primetime Drama Series | First Yaya | |
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