First Yaya

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.

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 byL.A. Madridejos
Creative directorAloy Adlawan
StarringSanya Lopez
Opening theme"Ang Puso Kong Ito'y Sa'Yo" by Thea Astley[1]
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes78 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerMary Joy Lumboy-Pili
CinematographyAlbert Banson
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time30 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment Group
Release
Original networkGMA Network
Original releaseMarch 15 (2021-03-15) –
July 2, 2021 (2021-07-02)
Related
First Lady

A continuation of the series, First Lady aired in 2022.[2] The series is streaming online on YouTube.[3]

Cast and characters
Cast
Sanya Lopez
Gabby Concepcion
Maxine Medina
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Production

In November 2019, Marian Rivera was hired to portray the role of First Yaya.[19] Principal photography was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[20] Rivera left the series in September 2020, due to the safety protocols of the series' filming.[21] 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. Joaquin Domagoso served as his replacement.[22] Filming was continued in November 2020.[23]

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.[24] The final episode scored a 19.2% rating.[25]

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 [26]
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
  1. "Playlist: "Ang Puso Kong Ito'y Sa'Yo" by Thea Astley (First Yaya OST)". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
  2. "Sanya Lopez, Gabby Concepcion's 'First Lady' to air on Valentine's Day". www.gmanetwork.com. January 23, 2022. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  3. "First Yaya (Full Episodes) | Stream Together". YouTube. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  4. Anarcon, James Patrick. "IT'S OFFICIAL: Sanya Lopez replaces Marian Rivera in First Yaya". Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  5. "Gabby type gawing 'yaya' si Marian". Abante (in Filipino). November 28, 2019. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  6. "Marian Rivera is back on primetime in GMA's 'First Yaya'". MSN. February 18, 2020. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  7. Chupraita, PR-yanka (November 27, 2020). "Cast ng 'First Yaya,' start na rin sa lock-in taping!". Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  8. Arcadio, Ryan (February 18, 2020). "LOOK: Cassy Legaspi joins Marian Rivera, Gabby Concepcion in new teleserye". 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"] (in Filipino). GMA News. November 9, 2020. Retrieved November 17, 2020 – via YouTube.
  10. "Sandy Andolong, negative sa COVID-19". MSN (in Filipino). March 27, 2020. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  11. "Gardo Versoza, two more ABS-CBN stars to join cast of GMA-7's First Yaya". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  12. "Maxine Medina transfers to GMA-7; joins cast of First Yaya". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  13. Sun, Cherry (November 26, 2020). "Gabby Concepcion teases start of taping for 'First Yaya'". GMA Entertainment. 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". Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  15. Anoc, Aimee (July 1, 2021). "Kakai Bautista, hindi malilimutan ang pamilyang nabuo sa 'First Yaya'". Retrieved July 5, 2021.
  16. 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.
  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'". 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". Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  20. Adel, Rosette (March 17, 2020). "Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs". Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  21. "Marian Rivera backs out of First Yaya: "Hindi ako uuwi ng bahay? Hindi ko kakayanin."". September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  22. Anarcon, James Patrick (September 9, 2021). "Stars who got replaced in teleseryes: 2021 edition". Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  23. "GMA-7 teledrama full blast na; 11 series balik-ere, lock-in taping na". November 28, 2020. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
  24. PEP Troika (March 16, 2021). "Sangkayayahan, nagbubunyi sa mataas na rating ng pilot episode ng First Yaya". Retrieved March 16, 2021.
  25. 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.
  26. Gonzales, Rommel (January 17, 2023). "35th Star Awards for TV list of nominees is out; alin kaya ang tatanghaling Best TV Station?". Retrieved July 16, 2023.
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