''Sahaya'' is a 2019

Philippine television drama Philippine television drama, also known as ''teleserye'' is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. ''Teleserye'' is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "''telebisyón''" (television), and "''se ...

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) is a Filipino actress, television host, singer, and dancer. Early and personal life Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali was born on March 2, 2000 in Parañaque, Philippines. She is the on ...

in the title role. It premiered on March 18, 2019, on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on September 6, 2019, with a total of 122 episodes. 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 played young Pagaspas in the fantasy series '' Mulawin'' (2004); he gained prominence after playing the role of Niño Inocente, a mentally challenged boy in the s ...

as Ahmad Kamaya * Migo Adecer as Jordan Silverio Alvarez *

Mylene Dizon Mylene Lilibeth Inocencio Dizon (; born September 6, 1976) is a Filipino actress. Known for her versatile work in independent film features and mainstream productions, she has received various accolades, including a Gawad Urian Award, two Lu ...

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 10th 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 ...

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 as Irene Alvarez vda. de Mangayao *

Ashley Ortega Ashleigh Marguerretthe Krystalle Nordstrom Samson (born December 26, 1998), known professionally as Ashley Ortega (), is a Filipino actress, who is known for her roles in '' Dormitoryo'', '' My Destiny'', '' Widows' Web'', and '' Hearts on Ice ...

as Lyndsay Alvarez *

Lovely Rivero Gineb Macalinao (born May 15, 1969) known as Lovely Rivero, is a Filipino actress An actor (masculine/gender-neutral), or actress (feminine), is a person who portrays a character in a production. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the tra ...

as Dapantia "Pantia" Kamaya *

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

as Maureen Alvarez *

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

as Salida Saklang-Calliste ;Guest cast *

Jasmine Curtis-Smith Jasmine Casandra Curtis-Smith (; born 6 April 1994) is a Filipino actress. She is known internationally for her critically acclaimed performance in Hannah Espia's 2013 film ''Transit'', and in the Philippines as the younger sister of fellow act ...

as younger Manisan *

Benjamin Alves Benjamin Sapida (born March 31, 1989), whose previous screen name was Vince Saldaña and current screen name is Benjamin Alves, is a Filipino actor and model under the management of GMA Network. Biography Early life Alves was born Benjamin Quia ...

as Aratu Calliste *

Gil Cuerva Guillermo Ernesto Eleazar Cuerva, or simply known as Gil Cuerva, (born on August 21, 1995), is a Spanish Filipino actor and international model. Cuerva debuted as an actor on the tele-drama remake of the hit South Korean romantic-comedy-scifi ser ...

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 José Dante P. Pascual, known professionally as Juan Rodrigo, is a Filipinos, 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 ...

as Bapa Armino * Kim Belles as younger Sahaya * Yñigo Delen as youngest Ahmad *

Glaiza de Castro Glaiza Castro Galura-Rainey (; born January 21, 1988), professionally known by her stage name Glaiza de Castro, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is known for playing various roles in television and mainstream, independent, and sociopolitica ...

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 an ...

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 Empress Karen Carreon Schuck-Guingona (; born February 19, 1993), also known mononymously as Empress, is a Filipino actress. Early life Schuck was born on February 19, 1993, in Quezon City to a Filipino-German events singer Hans Schuck and a ...

as Casilda *

Sue Prado Marissa Sue Prado (better known simply as Sue Prado) (born May 18, 1981) is a Filipino people, Filipino actress who is best known for her performances in Philippine New Wave films such as the 2013 film, ''Oro (2013), Oro'' and ''Barber's Tales' ...

as Lorie *

Gina Alajar Regina Liguid Alatiit (born June 28, 1959), professionally known as Gina Alajar (), is a Filipino film and television actress and director. One of the most awarded actresses in Philippine cinema, she has won the Philippine movie grand slam, r ...

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 notable for his appearances in television comedy programs such as '' Nuts Entertainment'' (2003) and '' Pepito Manaloto'' (2010–present). He also works as an exclusive ...

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

Pinky Amador Pilar Cristina "Pinky" Roxas Amador (born March 16, 1966) is a Filipino actress, singer, commercial model and TV host. She was in the original London cast of the Cameron Mackintosh musical ''Miss Saigon''. She is seen mostly on GMA Network and ...

as Estela Silverio-del Sol *

Yul Servo John Marvin "Yul Servo" Cruz Nieto (born February 22, 1977) is a Filipino actor and politician who has served as the 28th Vice Mayor of Manila since 2022. Early life Nieto, nicknamed "Jon-Jon" as a child, was born in Calumpit, Bulacan, and ...

as Nolan del Sol * Froilan Sales as Noel * Kate Nicole Mendez as Kanduray Kamaya *

Kate Valdez Keith Eliana Habala Sisante (born August 21, 2000), professionally known as Kate Valdez (), is a Filipino actress, singer-songwriter, model, and content creator. She is known for her role as Violet in ''Destiny Rose'', as Mira in ''Encantadia ...

as Kira * Edgar Ebro as Omboh elder

Production

Principal photography commenced in February 2019. Filming concluded in August 2019.

Ratings

According to

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' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode earned a 10.2% rating. The final episode scored a 12.5% rating.

Accolades

References

External links

* * 2019 Philippine television series debuts 2019 Philippine television series endings Filipino-language television shows GMA Network drama series Philippine fantasy television series Television series by GMA Entertainment Group Television series directed by Zig Dulay Television shows set in the Philippines {{Philippines-fantasy-tv-prog-stub