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 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 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; Miss Pilar Pilapil as Blesilda, the headstrong mother of PGA; Boboy Garovillo as Florencio, Melody’s late father who still appears to her; Maxine Medina as Lorraine, Assistant Secretary of the Presidential Communications; Thou Reyes as Yessy, Presidential Management Chief-of-Staff; and Miss Sandy Andolong as Edna, the loving mother of Melody.
Back to showcase more spark and fun are Cassy Legaspi as Nina Acosta, JD Domagoso as Jonas, Nina’s boyfriend, Clarence Delgado as Nathan, the second child of PGA, and Patricia Coma as Nicole, the youngest child.
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. Moreover, she is revealed to be Glenn’s former serious girlfriend.
In a special guest appearance, award-winning actor Rocco Nacino steps in as Mayor Moises Valentin, a rising political star and young hotshot Mayor of “Magat” City.
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 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, the campaign manager; Divine as Bella, Yessy’s office assistant and Ingrid’s double-agent.
Returning to the series are 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; and 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 were hired to help to create a realistic view of the First Family’s daily life.
“First Lady” is under the helm of LA Madridejos and Rechie del Carmen.
