First Lady (Philippine TV series)

First Lady
An image with a purple background. The series title is displayed on the center of the image.
Genre
Directed byL.A. Madridejos
StarringSanya Lopez
Opening theme"Ang Puso Kong Ito'y Sa'Yo" by Thea Astley
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes97
Production
Executive producerMary Joy Lumboy-Pili
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time24–42 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment Group
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseFebruary 14 (2022-02-14) –
July 1, 2022 (2022-07-01)
Related
First Yaya

First Lady is a 2022 Philippine television drama romance comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series served as a sequel to the 2021 television series First Yaya. Directed by L.A. Madridejos, it stars Sanya Lopez in the title role. It premiered on February 14, 2022, on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on July 1, 2022, with a total of 97 episodes.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.[1]

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

Production

Principal photography commenced on November 18, 2021.[12] Filming resumed in January 2022.[13] Filming concluded in June 2022.[14]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of First Lady earned a 14.4% rating.[15] The final episode scored a 17.1% rating.[16]

Legacy

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.[17]

References

  1. ↑ "First Lady (Full Episodes) | Stream Together". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  2. ↑ Santiago, Ervin (September 9, 2021). "True ba, tuloy na ang book 2 ng First Yaya nina Gabby at Sanya na may titulong First Lady" [Is it true, book 2 of First Yaya Gabby and Sanya with the title First Lady now greenlit]. Inquirer Bandera (in Tagalog). Retrieved September 19, 2025.
  3. ↑ Requintina, Robert (October 20, 2021). "First Yaya is now 'The First Lady'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
  4. ↑ Lazo, Cheriel. "Sanya Lopez, na-starstruck kay Alice Dixson" [Sanya Lopez, got starstruck with Alice Dixson]. Daily Tribune (in Tagalog). Retrieved January 30, 2022.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ↑ "Pancho Magno at First Yaya cast, pamilya na ang turingan; excited na sa First Lady" [Pancho Magno and First Yaya cast, treated as a family now; excited now in First Lady]. PEP (in Tagalog). December 17, 2021. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
  6. ↑ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (November 20, 2021). "Cassy Legaspi bids farewell to twin brother Mavy as she leaves for First Lady lock-in taping". GMA Network Inc. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Here's a first look at the First Family of Sanya Lopez, Gabby Concepcion in First Lady". MSN. November 28, 2021. Retrieved January 30, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ↑ Gabinete, Jojo (November 30, 2021). "Isabel Rivas lauds manugang Nadine Samonte; welcomes third apo". PEP (in Tagalog). Retrieved January 30, 2022.
  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 Tagalog). November 9, 2020. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ Policarpio, Allan (July 4, 2021). "Stars clap back at bashers for failure to get deeper message of First Yaya's bikini showdown". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
  12. ↑ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (November 18, 2021). "Look: Sanya Lopez, Gabby Concepcion reunite as First Lady begins lock-in taping in La Union". GMA Network Inc. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  13. ↑ "First Lady, False Positive, at Agimat ng Agila balik-taping matapos ang health break" [First Lady, False Positive and Agimat ng Agila return to taping after the health break]. PEP. January 21, 2022. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  14. ↑ "First Lady stars, hirap magpaalam sa isa't isa; Darna, paparating na" [First Lady stars, hard to say goodbye to one another; Darna, arriving now]. PEP. June 13, 2022. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  15. ↑ "How did the pilot episode of First Lady fare in ratings?". LionhearTV. February 18, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  16. ↑ "First Lady finale, nanguna sa ratings; Lolong, mapatumba kaya ang Ang Probinsyano?" [First Lady finale, led in ratings; Lolong, can it defeat the Ang Probinsyano?]. PEP. July 4, 2022. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  17. ↑ 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 August 31, 2026.