Sanya Lopez cast as First Yaya

CEBU, Philippines — GMA Network announced that Sanya Lopez will play the title role in the primetime series “First Yaya.” The 24-year-old actress first rose to stardom after bagging the role of Sang’gre Danaya in the 2016 primetime series “Encantadia.” She further showcased her acting in dramas including “Haplos,” “Cain at Abel,” and “Dahil Sa Pag-ibig.”

Sanya expressed her gratitude to the network and her fans for their support for this new career milestone. “First time ko po na magkaroon ng show sa primetime na ako ang title role, kaya sobra akong nagpapasalamat sa GMA at sa fans na laging nakasuporta. Kabado rin po na excited kasi alam ko malaki ang ine-expect ninyo sa akin bilang inyong First Yaya.”

It was also revealed that Sanya was handpicked by GMA-7 for the role of Yaya Melody.

“Simula pa lang ng ‘Encantadia’ ay lagi na akong sinosorpresa ng GMA sa projects na binibigay nila. Ang tiwala ay laging karapat-dapat na suklian ng sipag, tiyaga at katapatan,” said Sanya.

The original drama is set to introduce the newest pairing of Sanya with Gabby Concepcion. Sanya is elated to be working with the seasoned actor and vows to do justice to her role. “First time na malaman ko ‘yon napa-wow na lang ako sa sarili ko. Alam naman po natin na guwapo at magaling na aktor si Mr. Gabby Concepcion, kaya dapat paghandaan ko rin ang mga eksena namin para hindi ako mapahiya sa kanya.”

Sanya plans to draws on her past experience of babysitting for her younger cousins.

“Sa tulong ni Direk LA [Madridejos] at ng buong production ay nasa proseso pa ako ng pagkilala kay Yaya Melody, para mabigyang buhay at hustisya ko ang pagkatao niya. ‘Yung buhay ko noon sa Pulilan, Bulacan ay mayamang source ng inspiration, lalo at naranasan ko ring mag-alaga ng mga pinsan na mas bata sa akin,” shared Sanya.

“First Yaya” follows the story of a Vice President (Gabby), who will later become the President of the Philippines, and his first family. The endearing Yaya Melody serves as a nanny to his children. Soon romance blooms between the two but is challenged by the PSG (Presidential Security Group) Head, played by Pancho Magno.

The romantic-comedy series will showcase a heart-warming tale about love and how it binds every family together. Also joining the cast are Cassy Legaspi, Joaquin “JD” Domagoso, and Pilar Pilapil.