First Yaya

First Yaya
An image with a mixture of blue and pink background. The series title is displayed on the center of the image. The logo of GMA Network is displayed on the upper right side of the image.
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Also known asThe First Nanny
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
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes78 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerMary Joy Lumboy-Pili
CinematographyAlbert Banson
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time24–39 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment Group
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseMarch 15 (2021-03-15) –
July 2, 2021 (2021-07-02)
Related
First Lady

First Yaya (transl. first nanny / international title: The 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.

The series is streaming online on YouTube. A television sequel series, First Lady aired in 2022.

Cast and characters

Cast
An image of Sanya Lopez.
Sanya Lopez
An image of Gabby Concepcion.
Gabby Concepcion
An image of Cassy Legaspi.
Cassy Legaspi
An image of Maxine Medina.
Maxine Medina
An image of Cai Cortez.
Cai Cortez
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

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. 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. 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 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

Legacy

A television series First Lady premiered on February 14, 2022, serving as a sequel to First Yaya. In August 2026, actress Sanya Lopez appeared in the 2026 Philippine television musical drama series Born to Shine in a guest role, portraying the same character.

References

  1. ↑ "The First Nanny". GMA Worldwide. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Playlist: "Ang Puso Kong Ito'y Sa'Yo" by Thea Astley (First Yaya OST)". GMA Network Inc. April 7, 2021. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  3. ↑ "First Yaya (Full Episode) | New Episodes". YouTube. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
  4. 1 2 Anarcon, James Patrick (October 12, 2020). "It's Official: Sanya Lopez replaces Marian Rivera in First Yaya". PEP. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Gabby type gawing 'yaya' si Marian" [Gabby's type is to make Marian a 'maid']. Abante (in Filipino). November 28, 2019. Retrieved May 17, 2020.[permanent dead link]
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  7. 1 2 3 4 Chupraita, PR-yanka (November 27, 2020). "Cast ng First Yaya, start na rin sa lock-in taping!" [Cast of First Yaya, also started with 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" [Sandy Andolong, negative to COVID-19]. MSN (in Filipino). March 27, 2020. Retrieved May 17, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. 1 2 3 Anarcon, James Patrick (December 7, 2020). "Gardo Versoza, two more ABS-CBN stars to join cast of GMA-7's First Yaya". PEP. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  12. ↑ Anarcon, James Patrick (December 1, 2020). "Maxine Medina transfers to GMA-7; joins cast of First Yaya". PEP. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  13. ↑ Sun, Cherry (November 26, 2020). "Gabby Concepcion teases start of taping for First Yaya". GMA Network Inc. 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 September 17, 2025.
  15. ↑ Anoc, Aimee (July 1, 2021). "Kakai Bautista, hindi malilimutan ang pamilyang nabuo sa First Yaya" [Kakai Bautista, would not forget the family formed in First Yaya]. GMA Network Inc. 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?" [Former Going Bulilit star which is Clarence Delgado, did already transfer to GMA?]. Philippine Daily Tabloid. Retrieved December 27, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  18. ↑ Nardo, Jun (February 20, 2020). "Marian: Magagamit ko na ang pagkananay ko sa First Yaya" [Marian: I will use my motherhood in First Yaya]. Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  19. ↑ Anarcon, James Patrick (November 28, 2019). "Marian Rivera set to make teleserye comeback in 2020". PEP. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  20. ↑ "Marian Rivera backs out of First Yaya: "Hindi ako uuwi ng bahay? Hindi ko kakayanin."" [Marian Rivera backs out of First Yaya: "I will not go home? I can't handle."]. PEP. September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  21. ↑ Anarcon, James Patrick (September 9, 2021). "Stars who got replaced in teleseryes: 2021 edition". PEP. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  22. ↑ Sun, Cherry (March 11, 2020). "Marian Rivera starts taping for new show First Yaya". GMA Network Inc. 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 August 16, 2026.
  24. ↑ "GMA-7 teledrama full blast na; 11 series balik-ere, lock-in taping na" [GMA-7 teledrama full blast now; 11 series airing returned, lock-in taping now]. PEP. November 28, 2020. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  25. ↑ Sun, Cherry (May 26, 2021). "In Photos: Sanya Lopez, First Yaya stars pen emotional messages as they end lock-in taping". GMA Network Inc. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  26. ↑ "Kumusta ang rating ng pilot episode ng First Yaya". PEP. March 16, 2021. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  27. ↑ "Alden Richards' TWBU replaces Sanya Lopez's First Yaya". PEP. July 5, 2021. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  28. ↑ Gonzales, Rommel (January 17, 2023). "35th Star Awards for TV list of nominees is out; alin kaya ang tatanghaling Best TV Station?" [35th Star Awards for TV list of nominees is out; which would be honored Best TV Station?]. PEP. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  29. ↑ Viernes, Franchesca (January 23, 2022). "Sanya Lopez, Gabby Concepcion's First Lady to air on Valentine's Day". GMA Network Inc. Retrieved September 1, 2026.
  30. ↑ Yap, Jade Veronique (August 27, 2026). "Sanya Lopez's First Yaya character Melody to make crossover appearance on Born to Shine". GMA Network Inc. Retrieved September 1, 2026.