Amaya (TV series)

*Amaya*
Amaya
	Title card
Genre	Historical drama
Created by	Suzette Doctolero
Written by	Onay Sales; Marlon Miguel; Geng Delgado;
Directed by	Mac Alejandre
Creative director	Jun Lana
Starring	Marian Rivera
Theme music composer	Von de Guzman
Opening theme	"Amaya" by Von de Guzman
Country of origin	Philippines
Original languages	Tagalog; Cebuano; Malay;
No. of episodes	165
Production
Executive producers	Michelle Borja; Camille Gomba-Montaño;
Production locations	Pangasinan, Philippines; Bataan, Philippines; Batangas, Philippines; Bulacan, Philippines;
Editor	Tara Illenberger
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	21–37 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	May 30, 2011 –; January 13, 2012

Amaya (Baybayin: ᜀᜋᜌ) is a Philippine television drama historical series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mac Alejandre, it stars Marian Rivera in the title role. The series is set in the pre-colonial period of the 1500s. It premiered on May 30, 2011 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing I Heart You, Pare!. The series concluded on January 13, 2012 with a total of 165 episodes. It was replaced by Legacy in its timeslot.

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The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[1]

Amaya, born in the reign of Rajah Mangubat and as the daughter Datu Bugna, she is a "binukot" - a hidden princess and can't step on ground. Born with a twin snake, a secret hidden by her father to keep her away from danger. Due to having a twin snake, her destiny is to become the savior of her land against Rajah Mangubat.^[2]

Cast

Marian Rivera

Lani Mercado

Glaiza de Castro

Lead cast

Marian Rivera as Bai Amaya

Supporting cast

Sid Lucero as Bagani
Mikael Daez as Lumad
Gina Alajar as Dian Lamitan
Lani Mercado as Dal'lang
Gardo Versoza as Rajah Mangubat
Raymond Bagatsing as Datu Bugna
Glaiza de Castro as Bai Binayaan / Yang Tersayang
Ryan Eigenmann as Angaway
Rochelle Pangilinan as Bai Marikit
Irma Adlawan as Bai Mantal
Ana Capri as Agang
Roy Alvarez as Awi
Ayen Munji-Laurel as Hara Lingayan
Buboy Villar as Banuk
Sheena Halili as Ahak
Roxanne Barcelo as Kayang
Mon Confiado as Songil
AJ Dee as Paratawag
Robert Sy as Paragahin
Mia Pangyarihan as Silay
Ana Feleo as Bayang

Recurring cast

Angie Ferro as Uray Hilway
Maybelline dela Cruz as Baylan Asinas
Diana Zubiri as Kapid
Dion Ignacio as Kuling

Guest cast

Edelweiss Tuzon as younger Amaya
Byron Ortile as younger Bagani
Carlo Lacana as teenage Bagani
Francis Magundayao as teenage Angaway
Kate Velarde as young Marikit
Francheska Salcedo as younger Binayaan
Julian Trono as younger Rajah Mangubat
Abby Bautista as Alunsina
Yasmien Kurdi as Apila
Ronnie Lazaro as Posaka
Daniel Fernando as Atubang
Juan Rodrigo as Datu Pulahan
Leopoldo Wendell Salgado as Banu
Edgar Manuel as Waba
Jan Manual as Usbog
Tanya Garcia as Pandaki
Aubrey Miles as Magwayen
Pancho Magno as Agul
Aljur Abrenica as Dayaw
Rocco Nacino as older Banuk
Kris Bernal as older Alunsina
Dingdong Dantes as Ferdinand Magellan

In September 2011, Aljur Abrenica, Ronnie Lazaro and Yasmien Kurdi joined the series.^[3]^[4]

Principal photography commenced in March 2011.^[5] Filming concluded in January 2012.^[6] The series was extended until January 13, 2012.^[7]

Before the series started, a one-hour primer titled Amaya: The Making of An Epic was aired on May 28, 2011. The show was hosted by Cesar Montano and Miguel Tanfelix, it presented behind the scenes of Amaya from the brainstorming of the management including interviews from Jun Lana and Doctolero, the creative minds behind the story with the guidance of historians from the University of the Philippines.^[8]

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Accolades received by *Amaya*
Year	Award	Recipient	Category	Result	Ref.
2011	Anak TV Seal Awards	Amaya	Top 10 Most Favorite TV Programs	Included	^[9]
	Golden Screen TV Awards	Amaya	Outstanding Original Drama Series	Won	^[10]
		Marian Rivera	Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series	Nominated	^[11]
		Sid Lucero	Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series	Nominated	^[11]
		Gina Alajar	Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series	Won	^[10]
		Lani Mercado		Nominated	^[11]
		Irma Adlawan		Nominated
		Gardo Versoza	Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series	Nominated
		Mikael Daez	Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor	Nominated
	GMA's Trending 2011	Amaya	Showbiz and the Arts	Rank 3	^[12]
	Google Zeitgeist		Top 10 Most Searched TV Programs	Rank 9	^[13]
	K-Zone Awards		TV show of the Year	Won	^[14]
	K-Zone Awards	Marian Rivera	Favorite Actress of the Year	Won	^[14]
2012	NwSSU Annual Awards	Amaya	Best Primetime Teleserye	Won	^[15]
	NwSSU Annual Awards	Marian Rivera	Best Actress in a Primetime Teleserye	Won	^[15]
	26th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Amaya	Best Drama Series	Won	^[16]
	26th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Rochelle Pangilinan	Best Drama Actress	Nominated	^[17]
2013	Golden Screen TV Awards	Amaya	Outstanding Original Drama Series	Nominated	^[18]
		Marian Rivera	Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series	Won	^[19]
		Gina Alajar	Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series	Nominated	^[18]
	NwSSU Annual Awards	Marian Rivera	Best Actress in a Primetime Teleserye	Won	^[20]

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National Historical Commission of the Philippines and Department of Education

Amaya is promoted by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines and Department of Education due to its cultural concept that shows and depicts the Filipino material culture, beliefs, traditions and mores in the Pre-Hispanic era. It also teaches the history of the Philippines by means of epics and legends passed as oral literature through generations. The show's creators relied heavily on classic Philippine history reference materials such as the Boxer Codex, an early pictographic account of Filipino culture and physical appearances around the time the Spaniards began colonizing the islands. Historical references include the names of the characters in the series, such as Alunsina, from the epics Hinilawod and the Labaw Donggon.^[21]

Meycauayan Jewelry Industry Association, Inc.

Amaya was recognized by the Meycauayan Jewelry Industry Association, Inc., an organization composed of 135 jewellers in Meycauayan, Bulacan, for the promotion of the country's rich jewelry-making heritage. Apart from Filipino customs and traditions, the series also features native costumes and jewelry patterned after the popular designs of the era. Most of the jewelries in the series were crafted by jewellers from Meycauayan, Bulacan.^[22]

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Amaya earned a 26.2% rating.^[23] While the final episode scored a 32.7% rating.^[24]

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"PEP: Marian Rivera is glad Amaya is extended until January 2012". GMA Network. October 4, 2011. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
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"GMA presents The Making of an Epic: A closer look behind the saga of Amaya". GMA Network. May 27, 2011. Retrieved April 6, 2016.
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"Anak TV Seal gives stamp of approval to TV shows, personalities". Adobo Magazine. Archived from the original on April 17, 2016. Retrieved April 7, 2016.
[10]
Santiago, Erwin (November 30, 2011). "GMA-7 dominates 8th Golden Screen TV Awards; Amaya and Mara Clara win outstanding drama series". PEP. Retrieved April 7, 2016.
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Calderon, Ricky (October 29, 2011). "Golden Screen TV Awards nominees bared". PEP. Archived from the original on April 19, 2016. Retrieved April 7, 2016.
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"The year's biggest newsmakers on 'Trending 2011,' airing Saturday, Dec. 31". GMA Network. December 27, 2011. Retrieved April 7, 2016.
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"Google Zeitgeist 2011". Google Zeitgeist. Archived from the original on April 20, 2016. Retrieved April 7, 2016.
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"Mga programa ng GMA, wagi sa Northwest Samar State University Annual Awards". GMA Network. March 9, 2012. Retrieved April 7, 2016.
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Castalone, Allan (November 19, 2012). "PMPC Star Awards for TV 2012 Winners". Mukamo. Archived from the original on April 22, 2016. Retrieved April 7, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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"PMPC bares nominees for 26th Star Awards for TV". PEP. September 26, 2012. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved April 7, 2016.
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Calderon, Ricky (February 1, 2013). "Golden Screen TV Awards nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved April 7, 2016.
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"Winners: 2013 Golden Screen TV Awards". Rappler. March 2, 2013. Retrieved April 7, 2016.
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"GMA-7, big winner sa 4th Northwest Samar State University Students Choice Awards". GMA Network. March 12, 2013. Retrieved April 7, 2016.
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"14 of the greatest achievements of GMA Network and its stars". GMA Network. July 3, 2015. Retrieved April 7, 2016.
[22]
Gonzales, Rommel (October 29, 2011). "Amaya and Philippine Treasures recognized for showcasing Philippine jewelry heritage". PEP. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
[23]
Santiago, Erwin (May 31, 2011). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People & Household Ratings (May 27–30): Amaya begins its epic journey; Mara Clara still leads primetime". PEP. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
[24]
Santiago, Erwin (January 17, 2012). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People & Household Ratings (Jan. 13-16): Amaya ends on top; Walang Hanggan and Legacy debut strongly". PEP. Retrieved March 2, 2018.

Official website
Amaya at IMDb

[1] [1]
"Amaya (Full Episodes) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved February 16, 2018.

[2] [2]
"Amaya". GMA Network. Retrieved April 5, 2018.

[3] [3]
Nitz Miralles (September 9, 2011). "New host to join popular show". Journal.com.ph. Archived from the original on April 7, 2012. Retrieved April 5, 2012.

[4] [4]
"Aljur, magpapakitang-gilas sa Amaya". Abante Tonite. Archived from the original on May 11, 2012. Retrieved April 5, 2012.

[5] [5]
"Gumiling na ang camera for Amaya!". Lionheartv. March 11, 2011. Retrieved May 4, 2024.

[6] [6]
"Marian Rivera hopes to take culinary classes while working on My Beloved". PEP. January 10, 2012. Retrieved May 4, 2024.

[7] [7]
"PEP: Marian Rivera is glad Amaya is extended until January 2012". GMA Network. October 4, 2011. Retrieved May 4, 2024.

[8] [8]
"GMA presents The Making of an Epic: A closer look behind the saga of Amaya". GMA Network. May 27, 2011. Retrieved April 6, 2016.

[9] [9]
"Anak TV Seal gives stamp of approval to TV shows, personalities". Adobo Magazine. Archived from the original on April 17, 2016. Retrieved April 7, 2016.

[winner-10] [10]
Santiago, Erwin (November 30, 2011). "GMA-7 dominates 8th Golden Screen TV Awards; Amaya and Mara Clara win outstanding drama series". PEP. Retrieved April 7, 2016.

[nom-11] [11]
Calderon, Ricky (October 29, 2011). "Golden Screen TV Awards nominees bared". PEP. Archived from the original on April 19, 2016. Retrieved April 7, 2016.

[12] [12]
"The year's biggest newsmakers on 'Trending 2011,' airing Saturday, Dec. 31". GMA Network. December 27, 2011. Retrieved April 7, 2016.

[13] [13]
"Google Zeitgeist 2011". Google Zeitgeist. Archived from the original on April 20, 2016. Retrieved April 7, 2016.

[14] [14]
"Amaya". EnterVrexWorld. April 28, 2011. Archived from the original on April 24, 2016. Retrieved April 7, 2016.

[15] [15]
"Mga programa ng GMA, wagi sa Northwest Samar State University Annual Awards". GMA Network. March 9, 2012. Retrieved April 7, 2016.

[16] [16]
Castalone, Allan (November 19, 2012). "PMPC Star Awards for TV 2012 Winners". Mukamo. Archived from the original on April 22, 2016. Retrieved April 7, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)

[17] [17]
"PMPC bares nominees for 26th Star Awards for TV". PEP. September 26, 2012. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved April 7, 2016.

[nominee-18] [18]
Calderon, Ricky (February 1, 2013). "Golden Screen TV Awards nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved April 7, 2016.

[19] [19]
"Winners: 2013 Golden Screen TV Awards". Rappler. March 2, 2013. Retrieved April 7, 2016.

[20] [20]
"GMA-7, big winner sa 4th Northwest Samar State University Students Choice Awards". GMA Network. March 12, 2013. Retrieved April 7, 2016.

[21] [21]
"14 of the greatest achievements of GMA Network and its stars". GMA Network. July 3, 2015. Retrieved April 7, 2016.

[22] [22]
Gonzales, Rommel (October 29, 2011). "Amaya and Philippine Treasures recognized for showcasing Philippine jewelry heritage". PEP. Retrieved May 12, 2012.

[23] [23]
Santiago, Erwin (May 31, 2011). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People & Household Ratings (May 27–30): Amaya begins its epic journey; Mara Clara still leads primetime". PEP. Retrieved May 12, 2024.

[24] [24]
Santiago, Erwin (January 17, 2012). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People & Household Ratings (Jan. 13-16): Amaya ends on top; Walang Hanggan and Legacy debut strongly". PEP. Retrieved March 2, 2018.

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