Sahaya preems tonight on GMA
Tonight, the Entertainment Group of GMA Network fulfills its commitment to bring viewers world-class entertainment with its newest primetime spectacle, Sahaya.
The epic-drama is topbilled by Bianca Umali, Miguel Tanfelix and Migo Adecer. Bianca plays a beautiful Badjaw blessed with extraordinary abilities that inspire her family and her people, including Ahmad (Miguel), her simple childhood friend who has always been in love with her.
Adding a twist to the story is Jordan (Migo), the wealthy Manileño who will compete with Ahmad for Sahaya’s love.
Also in the cast are Eric Quizon as Hubert, Jordan’s father whose business is coral mining at Sahaya’s village in Tawi-Tawi; Zoren Legaspi as Harold, Sahaya’s father who abandons her mother before he knew that they were about to have a child; Mylene Dizon as Manisan, a Badjaw who fell for Harold and ended up raising and teaching their daughter, Sahaya, resiliency and good values; Pen Medina as Panglima Alari, Manisan’s father and the panglima (leader) of the Sama Dilaut; Debra Liz as Babu, Sahaya’s cheerful grandmother; Juan Rodrigo as Bapa, older brother of Panglima Alari; Ana Roces as Irene, Harold’s loyal wife who will do anything to protect her family; Ashley Ortega as Lindsay, Jordan’s spoiled cousin and the school’s queen bee; and Snooky Serna as Salida, a loving yet vengeful mother who will be the reason why Manisan and Sahaya will be separated.
Playing special roles in the pilot week are Benjamin Alves as Aratu, Salida’s son and Manisan’s husband; Gil Cuerva as the young Harold; Karl Medina as young Alari and Jasmine Curtis-Smith as the young Manisan.
Sahaya is written by Marlon Miguel and Jonathan Cruz. Aloy Adlawan is the creative director and Suzette Doctolero headwrites the show. Zig Dulay directs.