''Sahaya'' is a 2019

Philippine television drama Philippine television drama, also known as ''teleserye'', Filipino telenovelas or P-drama, is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. ''Teleserye'' is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "''telebi ...

fantasy series broadcast by

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. Directed by Zig Dulay, it stars

Bianca Umali Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali (; born March 2, 2000), professionally known as Bianca Umali, is a Filipino actress, television host, singer, dancer, and endorser. Early and personal life Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali was born on March ...

in the title role. It premiered on March 18, 2019 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''

Onanay ''Onanay'' (International title: ''The Way to Your Heart'') is a Philippine television drama family series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gina Alajar and Joel Lamangan, it stars Jo Berry in the title role. It premiered on August 6, 2018 ...

''. The series concluded on September 6, 2019 with a total of 122 episodes. It was replaced by ''

Beautiful Justice ''Beautiful Justice'' is a Philippine television drama action crime series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark A. Reyes V, it stars Yasmien Kurdi, Gabbi Garcia, and Bea Binene. It premiered on September 9, 2019, on the network's Telebaba ...

'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on

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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.

Cast and characters

;Lead cast *

as Sahaya Alari Mangayao ;Supporting cast *

Miguel Tanfelix Miguel Torrejos Tanfelix (born September 21, 1998) is a Filipino actor. Tanfelix received his breakthrough performance when he played the role Niño , a mentally challenged boy in the series '' Niño'' (2014). He is also known for the aftern ...

as Ahmad Kamaya * Migo Adecer as Jordan Silverio Alvarez *

Mylene Dizon Mylene Dizon (; born September 6, 1974) is a Filipino actress and model. Dizon has established herself as one of the most renowned actresses in Philippine cinema with an astounding 30 films and nearly 50 television roles to her credit, as wel ...

as Manisan Alari *

Eric Quizon Enrico "Eric" Smith Quizon (born January 20, 1967) is a Filipino actor, director, producer, writer and comedian. He is the 12th child of the late comedian-actor, Dolphy. He is also a co-owner of Café Famous in Greenbelt, Makati. In late 2022, ...

as Hubert Alvarez *

Zoren Legaspi Zoren Lim Legaspi (; born January 30, 1972) is a Filipino actor and television director. He is best known for appearing in several television shows such as '' Ika-6 na Utos'', '' Mulawin'', '' Now and Forever: Ganti'', ''Majika'', '' Enchanted G ...

as Harold Mangayao *

Pen Medina Crispin "Pen" Parungao Medina Sr. (born August 27, 1950, in Arayat, Pampanga) is an actor from the Philippines who started acting in theater plays in his youth. He eventually played versatile roles on the big screen and in various television s ...

as Panglima Alari Laut *

Ana Roces Ana Roces (born on February 2, 1976) is a Filipino actress. Roces was formerly a teen idol in the 1990s and a cast member of '' That's Entertainment''. Career She was discovered in the Colgate commercial she appeared in opposite Eric Banes in t ...

as Irene Alvarez vda. de Mangayao *

Ashley Ortega Ashley is a place name derived from the Old English words '' æsc'' (“ash”) and '' lēah'' (“meadow”). It may refer to: People and fictional characters * Ashley (given name), a list of people and fictional characters with the given name ...

as Lyndsay Alvarez *

Snooky Serna Maria Milagros "Snooky" Sumayao Serna (born April 4, 1966) is a Filipina film and television actress. Regarded as the “''Eternal Star''” by local media, she is best known for her portrayals in Anak ni Waray, Anak ni Biday (1984); Blusang It ...

as Salida Saklang-Calliste ;Guest cast *

Jasmine Curtis-Smith Jasmine Cassandra Curtis-Smith (; born April 6, 1994) is a Filipino-Australian actress, host, dancer, endorser, writer, and model. She is known internationally for her critically acclaimed performance in Hannah Espia's 2013 film ''Transit'', an ...

as young Manisan * Benjamin Alves as Aratu Calliste * Gil Cuerva as young Harold * Karl Medina as young Panglima * Angel Guardian as young Irene * Kyle Kaizer as young Jordan * Debra Liz as Babu Dalmina *

Juan Rodrigo José Dante P. Pascual, known professionally as Juan Rodrigo, is a Filipino stage, film and television actor, singer and model. Personal life and career Rodrigo was discovered by his former talent manager Boy De Guia. He started as a dancer, ...

as Bapa Armino * Kim Belles as young Sahaya * Yñigo Delen as young Ahmad *

Glaiza de Castro Glaiza Castro Galura-Rainey (born January 21, 1988), known by her stage name Glaiza de Castro, is a Filipino actress, recording artist and advocate. She is recognized as the industry's "''Drama Royalty''" for her acting prowess and versatility ...

as Toni *

Dave Bornea Justin Merck de Jesus (born February 23, 1995), known professionally as Dave Bornea, is a Filipino YouTube personality, actor, model and dancer best known for his viral video Dubsmash "Twerk It Like Miley". Biography He was born in Visayas and ...

as Inda * Ayra Mariano as Hadiya * Faith da Silva as Fareeda Buenavista * Lovely Rivero as Dapantia "Pantia" Kamaya * 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 Marissa Sue Prado (better known simply as Sue Prado) is a Filipina character actress best known for her performances in Philippine New Wave films such as the 2013 film, ''Oro'' and '' Barber's Tales'', among other roles on Philippine film, tel ...

as Lorie *

Marissa Delgado Maria Epifania Garcia Boyle, better known by her stage name Marissa Delgado, is a Filipino actress of American descent. She has appeared in nearly 90 films from 1965 up to present. She is the mother of former character actor Kevin Delgado and ...

as Maureen Alvarez *

Gina Alajar Regina Liguid Alatiit (born June 28, 1959), professionally known as Gina Alajar (), is a FAMAS and Gaward Urian Award winning Filipino film and television actress and television director. Career Since appearing as a child actress in the earl ...

as Almida Calliste *

BJ Forbes Bernard Joecel Forbes (born March 27, 1998) is a Filipino actor. He first appeared on TV as a contestant in ''That's My Boy'' on ''Eat Bulaga!''.; however, he become a finalist and also he didn't win. Career After his stint on ''That's My Boy'' ...

as Arlo *

John Feir John Feir (born December 26, 1968) is a Filipino comedian and actor. He is known for his work on ''Encantadia, Alyas Robin Hood'' and ''Pepito Manaloto''. He is currently working as an exclusive talent of GMA Network. Career John started his TV ...

as Djanggo * Joel Saracho as Usman * Zonia Mejia as Flerida * Divine Tetay as Rain * Kleif Almeda as Pia *

Pinky Amador Pilar Cristina Roxas Amador (born 16 March 1966), commonly known by her stage name Pinky Amador, is a Filipina actress, singer, commercial model and TV host. Amador was in the original London cast of the Cameron Mackintosh musical hit ''Mis ...

as Estela Silverio-del Sol *

Yul Servo John Marvin Cruz Nieto (born February 22, 1977), popularly known by his stage name Yul Servo Nieto or simply Yul Servo, is a Filipino actor and politician who is currently the vice mayor of Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, since 20 ...

as Nolan del Sol * Froilan Sales as Noel * Kate Nicole Mendez as Kanduray Kamaya * Kate Valdez as Kira * Edgar Ebro as Omboh elder

Ratings

According to

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' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the final episode of ''Sahaya'' scored a 12.5% rating.

Accolades

References

External links

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