Sahaya

Sahaya
An image of Bianca Umali raising her hands. The series title is displayed on the upper center of the image.
Title card
GenreFantasy drama
Created by
  • Jonathan Cruz
  • Marlon Miguel
Written by
Directed byZig Dulay
Creative directorAloy Adlawan
StarringBianca Umali
Ending theme"Baleleng" by Miguel Tanfelix
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes122 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerMilo Alto Paz
CinematographyJoseph de los Reyes
Editors
  • Robert Pancho
  • Donald Robles
  • Mark Oliver Sison
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time24–46 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment Group
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseMarch 18 (2019-03-18) –
September 6, 2019 (2019-09-06)

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

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

An image of Mylene Dizon.
Mylene Dizon portrays Manisan Alari.
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Production

Principal photography commenced in February 2019.[10] Filming concluded in August 2019.[11]

Ratings

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

Accolades received by Sahaya
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

  1. ^ "Sahaya | Full Episodes". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  2. ^ "Sahaya". GMA Network. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (January 31, 2019). "Mylene Dizon returns to GMA-7 after four years; reunites with BiGuel". PEP. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
  5. ^ Gonzales, Rommel (March 16, 2019). "Ana Roces excited about first kontrabida role". PEP. Retrieved March 17, 2019.
  6. ^ Jimenez, Fidel (March 28, 2019). "Snooky Serna, suwabeng pailalim daw ang atake niya bilang kontrabida sa Sahaya". MSN. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
  7. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (January 15, 2019). "Jasmine Curtis-Smith gets second GMA-7 teleserye; joins Bianca-Miguel show". PEP. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
  8. ^ a b Caligan, Michelle (January 29, 2019). "Bianca Umali, makakasama sina Miguel Tanfelix at Migo Adecer sa Sahaya". GMA Network. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
  9. ^ Bautista, Mario (April 2, 2019). "Glaiza opens up on romance with British boyfriend". People's Journal. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ "How did Sahaya pilot episode fare in NUTAM, Kantar Media TV ratings?". LionhearTV. March 19, 2019. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  13. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (September 10, 2019). "Sahaya finale vs. Ang Probinsyano: who wins in the ratings game?". PEP. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  14. ^ Baltan, Angela Grace (January 24, 2020). "Here are the full list of winners at VP Choice Awards 2019!". Village Pipol. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  15. ^ Nepomuceno, Neil Patrick (October 19, 2020). "The 51st GMMSF-BOEA: List of winners for movies and TV categories". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 20, 2020.


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