This Valentine’s Day, GMA Entertainment Group proudly presents one of the Network’s most anticipated series and the sequel to the Philippines’ No. 1 show for 2021, ‘First Lady.’
The original drama stars
once again the swoon-worthy pairing of award-winning actor Gabby
Concepcion as President Glenn
Acosta and brilliant Kapuso actress Sanya Lopez as First Lady
Melody Acosta.
“Talagang Hindi naman namin iniisip na magkakaroon ng book 2,” Gabby shared. “Although, ‘yung first book,
talagang napakaganda. We have a good team that brought us to where we are right
now.”
On the other hand, Sanya
admits that the change in her character is challenging. “Mas challenging po
talaga ang maging First Lady,” she said. “’Yung First Yaya kasi medyo
malapit-lapit pa talaga kay Sanya ‘yung character eh. Unlike now, ‘yung
pagiging First Lady inaaral ko po
talaga. Of course, nandyan din naman po si Direk LA (Madridejos) to help me.”
First Yaya ended on a happy
note with the fairytale romance of President Glenn and Melody. This time around,
the newlywed couple navigates new territory and delves into trust and doubt;
change and tradition; and the line of clear communication that will challenge
their marriage. As Glenn seeks another
term to his presidency, Melody
needs to reassess and find her place once more in her husband’s ever-chaotic
and busy life.
Playing important roles in
the primetime soap are Pancho Magno as he reprises his role as
PSG Captain Conrad Enriquez, head of PGA’s security detail and the primary
protector of the First Family; Ms. Pilar Pilapil as Blesilda,
the headstrong mother of PGA who will stop at nothing to protect the
presidency; Boboy Garovillo as Florencio, Melody’s father who passed away
but still appears to her visions; Maxine
Medina as Lorraine, Assistant Secretary of the Presidential
Communications and Head of the Speech Writers Group and Melody’s former rival
turned “frienemy”; Thou Reyes as
Yessy, Presidential Management Chief-of-Staff who also holds the post of
Presidential Spokesperson; and Ms.
Sandy Andolong as Edna, the loving and streetwise mother of
Melody.
Back to showcase more spark
and fun are Cassy Legaspi as Nina Acosta, the eldest daughter
of PGA who is also running for a position in her school government; and JD
Domagoso as Jonas, Nina’s boyfriend who also joins the school campus
elections but ends up competing against her. Also returning to the series are Clarence Delgado as
Nathan, the second child of PGA whose resolve is tested when his family is
besieged by challenges to their stability and security; and Patricia
Coma as Nicole, the youngest child of PGA who is closest to Melody.
Making the series more
exciting is seasoned actress Alice Dixson as Atty. Ingrid
Domingo, a political strategist that eventually gets hired by President Glenn
Acosta’s (PGA) campaign team to be the political director of his presidential
bid. Moreover, she is revealed to be Glenn’s former serious girlfriend – a fact
that could rock not just the presidency, but also the President’s family.
In a very special guest
appearance, award-winning actor and one of GMA's prime leading
men Rocco Nacino steps in as Mayor Moises Valentin, a rising
political star and young hotshot Mayor of “Magat” City. He is suave and
good-looking, and develops a “special” friendship with Melody even when he is
allied with the opposition party.
The other addition to the
powerhouse cast includes Isabel Rivas as Allegra Trinidad, a
former first lady and former number 1-elected senator. She’s the queen bee
of a group of three former first ladies terrorizing the new first lady and
former yaya, Melody; Francine Prieto as Soledad Cortez, a
former first lady initially loyal to Allegra who ends up becoming an
adversary; Samantha Lopez as
Ambrocia Bolivar, another former first lady who is loyal to Allegra; Shyr
Valdez as Manang Sioning, a veteran staff of the Presidential palace
who was on leave but is now back to make sure that everything is under
order; John Feir as Teddy, President Glenn Acosta’s Campaign
Manager; Divine as Bella, Yessy’s office assistant and
Ingrid’s double-agent.
Returning to the series as
well to spice up the lives of PGA and Melody are the well-loved characters of Kakai Bautista as
Pepita; Analyn Barro as Gem Rose Reyes-Agcaoili; Glenda Garcia as Marni
Tupaz; Cai Cortez as Norma; Thia Thomalla as
PSG Lt. Val Cañete; Anjo Damiles as Jasper Agcaoili; Jon
Lucas as Titus De Villa; Jerick Dolormente as Lloyd
Reyes; Muriel Lomadilla as Bevs; Kiel Rodriguez as
PSG Paul Librada; Atak as Impak; Cecil Paz as
Jesse.
With the upcoming
presidential elections, the series will also serve as a timely and relatable
source of entertainment for Filipinos nationwide. Political and
research consultants, including a national elections political strategist and a
current member of the Presidential Management Staff (PMS), were hired to help to create
a realistic view of the First Family’s daily life.
‘First Lady’ is under the
supervision of the GMA Entertainment Group headed by SVP for Entertainment
Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable, VP for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy,
AVP for Drama Helen Rose Sese, Senior Program Manager Ali
Nokom-Dedicatoria, and Executive Producer Joy Lumboy-Pili.
The drama is a product of
the visionary minds of Concept Creators Jojo Tawasil Nones and Marlon
G. Miguel; Creative Director Aloy Adlawan; Content Development
Consultant Ricky Lee; Creative Head Dode Cruz;
Creative Consultant Kit Villanueva-Zapata; Headwriter Jojo Tawasil
Nones; Senior Writers Marlon G. Miguel, Christine Badillo-Novicio,
and Obet Villela; and Junior brainstormer Jai Shane Canete.
Catch the
highly-anticipated world premiere of 'First Lady' – under the helm of esteemed
director LA Madridejos and associate director Rechie
del Carmen – beginning February 14, weeknights, on GMA, GTV and Heart
of Asia.
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