First Lady (Philippine TV series)
| First Lady | |
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| Genre | |
| Directed by | L.A. Madridejos |
| Starring | Sanya Lopez |
| Opening theme | "Ang Puso Kong Ito'y Sa'Yo" by Thea Astley |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 97 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Mary Joy Lumboy-Pili |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 24–42 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | February 14 – July 1, 2022 |
| 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.
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Sanya Lopez as Melody Reyes-Acosta[2]
- Supporting cast
- Gabby Concepcion as Glenn Francisco W. Acosta[3]
- Alice Dixson as Ingrid Domingo[4]
- Rocco Nacino as Moises Valentin
- Pancho Magno as Conrad Enriquez[5]
- Pilar Pilapil as Blesilda Wenceslao-Acosta
- Cassy Legaspi as Janina "Nina" Valdez Acosta[6]
- Patricia Coma as Nicolette "Nicole" Domingo-Acosta[7]
- Clarence Delgado as Nathaniel "Nathan" Valdez Acosta
- Boboy Garovillo as Florencio Reyes
- Sandy Andolong as Edna Reyes
- Analyn Barro as Gemrose Reyes-Agcaoili
- Jerick Dolormente as Lloyd Reyes
- Isabel Rivas as Allegra Trinidad[8]
- Francine Prieto as Soledad Cortez
- Samantha Lopez as Ambrocia Bolivar
- Thou Reyes as Yessey Reyes
- Maxine Medina as Lorraine Prado-Reyes
- Joaquin Domagoso[9] as Jonas Clarito
- Kakai Bautista as Pepita San Jose[10]
- Cai Cortez as Norma Robles[11]
- Thia Thomalla as Valerie "Val" Cañete
- Jon Lucas as Titus de Villa
- Glenda Garcia as Marnie Tupaz
- Anjo Damiles as Jasper Agcaoili
- Kiel Rodriguez as Paul Librada
- Muriel Lomadilla as Beverly "Bevs" Oliveros
- Divine Aucina as Bella Llamanzares
- Shyr Valdez as Sioning Lagman
- Guest cast
- Shannelle Agustin as Max
- Jhoana Marie Tan as Maila
- John Feir as Teddy
- Dennis Marasigan as Ezekiel
- Jestoni Alarcon as Anastacio
- Glaiza de Castro as Ciara P. Reyna
- Rabiya Mateo as Ashanti P.
- Carla Abellana as Andrea Salcedo
- Sam Nielsen as younger Ingrid
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
- ↑ "First Lady (Full Episodes) | Stream Together". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Requintina, Robert (October 20, 2021). "First Yaya is now 'The First Lady'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
- ↑ 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) - ↑ "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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "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) - ↑ Gabinete, Jojo (November 30, 2021). "Isabel Rivas lauds manugang Nadine Samonte; welcomes third apo". PEP (in Tagalog). Retrieved January 30, 2022.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "How did the pilot episode of First Lady fare in ratings?". LionhearTV. February 18, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ 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.
External links
- 2022 Philippine television series debuts
- 2022 Philippine television series endings
- Filipino-language television shows
- GMA Network drama series
- Philippine political television series
- Philippine romantic comedy television series
- Television series about couples
- Television series by GMA Entertainment Group
- Television shows set in the Philippines
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