Sahaya
| Sahaya | |
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 Title card | |
| Genre | Fantasy drama |
| Created by |
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| Written by |
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| Directed by | Zig Dulay |
| Creative director | Aloy Adlawan |
| Starring | Bianca Umali |
| Ending theme | "Baleleng" by Miguel Tanfelix |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 122 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Milo Alto Paz |
| Cinematography | Joseph de los Reyes |
| Editors |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 24–46 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | March 18 – September 6, 2019 |
Sahaya is a 2019 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Zig Dulay, it stars Bianca Umali in the title role. It premiered on March 18, 2019, on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Onanay. The series concluded on September 6, 2019, with a total of 122 episodes. It was replaced by Beautiful Justice in its timeslot.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.[1]
Premise
[edit]A disgraced Badjaw, Manisan Arati flees to Zamboanga upon learning her pregnancy to another man. She will later give birth to her daughter, Sahaya, who will develop a strong connection with the water, and will be torn between her childhood friend and a bachelor from Manila.[2]
Cast and characters
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- Lead cast
- Bianca Umali as Sahaya Alari Mangayao[3]
- Supporting cast
- Miguel Tanfelix as Ahmad Kamaya[3]
- Migo Adecer as Jordan Silverio Alvarez[3]
- Mylene Dizon as Manisan Alari[4]
- Eric Quizon[3] as Hubert Alvarez
- Zoren Legaspi[3] as Harold Mangayao
- Pen Medina[3] as Panglima Alari Laut
- Ana Roces[5] as Irene Alvarez vda. de Mangayao
- Ashley Ortega[3] as Lyndsay Alvarez
- Lovely Rivero as Dapantia "Pantia" Kamaya
- Marissa Delgado as Maureen Alvarez
- Snooky Serna as Salida Saklang-Calliste[6]
- Guest cast
- Jasmine Curtis-Smith as younger Manisan[7]
- Benjamin Alves[8] as Aratu Calliste
- Gil Cuerva[8] as young Harold
- Karl Medina as younger Panglima
- Angel Guardian as younger Irene
- Kyle Kaizer as younger Jordan
- Debra Liz as Babu Dalmina
- Juan Rodrigo as Bapa Armino
- Kim Belles as younger Sahaya
- Yñigo Delen as youngest Ahmad
- Glaiza de Castro as Toni[9]
- Dave Bornea as Inda
- Ayra Mariano as Hadiya
- Faith Da Silva as Fareeda Buenavista
- Prince Clemente as Errol
- Soliman Cruz as Umbo
- Rita Gaviola as Marriam
- Francesca Taruc as Omboh Putli
- Chanel Morales as Omboh Diona
- Lui Manansala as Susana de Guzman
- Mike Lloren as Dante
- Marinella Sevidal as Beyang
- Angelica Ulip as Althea
- Empress Schuck as Casilda
- Sue Prado as Lorie
- Gina Alajar as Almida Calliste
- BJ Forbes as Arlo
- John Feir as Djanggo
- Joel Saracho as Usman
- Zonia Mejia as Flerida
- Divine Tetay as Rain
- Kleif Almeda as Pia
- Pinky Amador as Estela Silverio-del Sol
- Yul Servo as Nolan del Sol
- Froilan Sales as Noel
- Kate Nicole Mendez as Kanduray Kamaya
- Kate Valdez as Kira
- Edgar Ebro as Omboh elder
Production
[edit]Principal photography commenced in February 2019.[10] Filming concluded in August 2019.[11]
Ratings
[edit]According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode earned a 10.2% rating.[12] While the final episode scored a 12.5% rating.[13]
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | VP Choice Awards | TV series of the year | Sahaya | Nominated | [14] |
| TV Actress of the Year | Bianca Umali | Nominated | |||
| 2020 | Box Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Loveteam for Television | Miguel Tanfelix and Bianca Umali | Won | [15] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Sahaya | Full Episodes". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "Sahaya". GMA Network. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g Acar, Aedrianne (January 15, 2019). "First look at the cast of the Biguel's new Kapuso soap, Sahaya". GMA Network. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (January 31, 2019). "Mylene Dizon returns to GMA-7 after four years; reunites with BiGuel". PEP. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
- ^ Gonzales, Rommel (March 16, 2019). "Ana Roces excited about first kontrabida role". PEP. Retrieved March 17, 2019.
- ^ Jimenez, Fidel (March 28, 2019). "Snooky Serna, suwabeng pailalim daw ang atake niya bilang kontrabida sa Sahaya". MSN. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (January 15, 2019). "Jasmine Curtis-Smith gets second GMA-7 teleserye; joins Bianca-Miguel show". PEP. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
- ^ a b Caligan, Michelle (January 29, 2019). "Bianca Umali, makakasama sina Miguel Tanfelix at Migo Adecer sa Sahaya". GMA Network. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
- ^ Bautista, Mario (April 2, 2019). "Glaiza opens up on romance with British boyfriend". People's Journal. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
- ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brenn (February 15, 2019). "Watch: Bianca Umali at Miguel Tanfelix, nagkuwento ng kanilang karanasan sa first taping day ng Sahaya". GMA Network. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ Garcia, Cara Emmeline (September 1, 2019). "Look: Direk Zig Dulay feels sepanx as he reminisces last taping day of Sahaya". GMA Network. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ "How did Sahaya pilot episode fare in NUTAM, Kantar Media TV ratings?". LionhearTV. March 19, 2019. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (September 10, 2019). "Sahaya finale vs. Ang Probinsyano: who wins in the ratings game?". PEP. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ Baltan, Angela Grace (January 24, 2020). "Here are the full list of winners at VP Choice Awards 2019!". Village Pipol. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ^ Nepomuceno, Neil Patrick (October 19, 2020). "The 51st GMMSF-BOEA: List of winners for movies and TV categories". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
External links
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