Sanya Lopez, the lead actress of GMA Network’s First Yaya, uploaded a vlog on her YouTube channel on Wednesday, April 14, to which she gave her reactions to some Netizens’ comments about her acting in the said series.
As she was scrolling through the comments, one comment caught her attention. One of the viewers called her ‘over-acting (OA) because of her role. The said comment did not just criticize Sanya’s acting, but also compared it to an old show in ABS-CBN.
Sanya responded, “Yung ‘Be Careful With My Heart’ po, alam ko, balita ko na napakaganda ng teleserye na ‘yan pero uunahan po namin kayo na ang ‘First Yaya’ po at ‘Be Careful With My Heart’ ay magkaibang-magkaiba po.
“Sana later on magustuhan mo rin ang ‘First Yaya’.”
Be Careful With My Heart was daytime series on ABS-CBN that aired from 9 July 2012 to 28 November 2014. Its plot led the network on a winning streak. The story showed real-life situations and revolved around Maya dela Rosa‘s life towards success.
Maya, which was played by Jodi Sta. Maria, wanted to be a flight stewardess but she ended up working as the nanny of Sir Chief‘s (played by Richard Yap) three kids. Maya brought happiness and joy to the family as it was long gone after the death of Sir Chief’s wife. Maya’s perseverance and optimism aided in rebuilding the family.
She then fell in love with Sir Chief.
This kind of plot was long seen as some Hollywood movies also have. It goes the same with the plot of First Yaya. Melody, played by Sanya Lopez, was an OFW who decided to come home only to find that her lover was having an affair with her sister.
She was devastated and betrayed.
It was only her father, who she thinks she has on her side until her father died. Melody cried her heart out upon knowing the death of her father.
Glenn Acosta, played by Gabby Conception, saw Melody crying, and he gave her a handkerchief. Their fairytale started when one of the three kids of Glenn wanted Melody to be her nanny since Melody saved her life.
Both of the shows are peppered with comedy, drama, and romance. To add, The two shows are big hits on two different networks.
Be Careful With My Heart hailed as top 1 from 2012 to 2013 among the daytime shows aired according to Kantar Media and AGB Neilsen research.
In March 2013, it was included in the Philippines’ Top 15 TV programs with an average rating of 25.7%. It was also considered as ABS-CBN’s ‘biggest moneymaker’ for it had the Network on double-digit income growth a month after it was aired.
On the other hand, First Yaya‘s pilot episode on March 15 this year caused the Netizens to skyrocket their tweets leaving it as the Philippines’ top three trending topics.
Its premiere was aired simultaneously on three different channels: GMA Main Network, GTV Channel, and Heart of Asia. The combined rating reached 23% surpassing its rival’s rating by 14.1%.
Despite the bashing, there are more positive feedback towards Lopez’s show. A lot of viewers commended her for being a versatile actress. Others said that Concepcion being paired with her has wonderful chemistry and that the cinematography of the show is quite similar to some K-drama.
“Kakatuwa ka Melody. Natural na natural lahat ng moves mo. Super enjoy ako sa panonood from Malaysia,” a Kapuso from abroad commented.
A netizen named Myverly Caasi commented, “Gustong gusto ko ang role ni Melody. Kakakilig at kayang kaya niyang umarte. Nawawala stress ko pag napapanood ko na siya.”
