Little Nanay

Philippine television drama series

Lobert "Obet" Villela
Onat Sales
Glaiza Ramirez

Directed byRicky DavaoCreative directorRoy IglesiasStarring

Kris Bernal
Chlaui Malayao

Theme music composerAnn Margaret FigueroaOpening theme"Kasama Kita" by Chlaui Malayao and Kris BernalCountry of originPhilippinesOriginal languageTagalogNo. of episodes93 (list of episodes)ProductionExecutive producerDarling Pulido-TorresProduction locations

Manila, Philippines
Bocaue, Bulacan, Philippines

Camera setupMultiple-camera setupRunning time24–41 minutesProduction companyGMA Entertainment TVOriginal releaseNetworkGMA NetworkReleaseNovember 16, 2015 (2015-11-16) –
March 23, 2016 (2016-03-23)

Little Nanay (International title: Little Mommy / transl. Little Mother) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Ricky Davao, it stars Kris Bernal and Chlaui Malayao in the title role. It premiered on November 16, 2015 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Beautiful Strangers. The series concluded on March 23, 2016 with a total of 93 episodes. It was replaced by Poor Señorita in its timeslot.

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

Premise

Miguel's daughter becomes estranged after living with Rey Batongbuhay to whom she conceived a daughter, Tinay who has a special condition. Despite the challenges brought about by her condition, she finds love and care through her grandparents, half-brothers and childhood friend Archie, who she develops an attachment which she mistakes for love. Tinay later gets impregnated by Archie leading to their marriage and raising their daughter Chiechie.^[2]

Cast and characters

Cast

Nora Aunor

Mark Herras

Juancho Trivino

Gladys Reyes

Eddie Garcia

Lead cast

Kris Bernal as Celestina "Tinay" V. Batongbuhay-San Pedro^[3]
Chlaui Malayao as Chiechie B. San Pedro

Supporting cast

Nora Aunor as Annie Batongbuhay
Bembol Roco as Berto Batongbuhay
Mark Herras as Peter Parker Batongbuhay
Juancho Triviño as Bruce Wayne Batongbuhay
Keempee de Leon as Edgar San Pedro
Gladys Reyes as Vivian San Pedro
Hiro Peralta as Archie San Pedro
Eddie Garcia as Miguel "Migz" Vallejo^[4]
Sunshine Dizon as Helga Vallejo-Cubrador
Renz Fernandez as Gerald Cruz
Wynwyn Marquez as Beatrice

Recurring cast

Paolo Contis as Stanley Cubrador
Dexter Doria as Flor
Rafa Siguion-Reyna as Botsok
Faye Alhambra as Sophia V. Cubrador
Jinri Park as Portia
Christopher De Leon as August "Tisoy" D. Castañeda

Guest cast

Jay Arcilla as Reggie Vallejo-Cubrador
Stephanie Sol as Toni Batongbuhay
Rich Asuncion as Janet
Denise Barbacena as Trixie
Abel Estanislao as Carlo
Maey Bautista as Rubia
Meryll Soriano as Judith Fajardo
Lou Veloso as Kapitan
Kitsi Pagaspas as Maria
Sherilyn Reyes as Belen
Abril Tomas as Leonora
Leonora Cano as Elsa
Meann Espinosa as Teresa
Cesar Batistis as Pugok
Julienn Mendoza as Kwekwek
Kenneth Paul as Benjie
Pauline Mendoza as Macy
Pam Prinster as Jelsa
Judie dela Cruz as Jenny Cubrador
Tiffany Yamut as Chiechie's classmate
Gwen Zamora as Lorna Vallejo-Batongbuhay
Max Collins as a TV actress
Ian De Leon as Reynaldo Batongbuhay
Janine Gutierrez as Carmela Villon-Batongbuhay
Dianne Medina as Cindy Cruz
Alessandra de Rossi as Eunice
Will Ashley de Leon as younger Peter
Zymic Jaranilla as younger Bruce
Sachi Manahan as younger Tinay
Carol Pelicano as a vegetable vendor

Production

Principal photography commenced in October 2015.^[5] Filming concluded in March 2016.^[6]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Little Nanay earned a 22.7% rating.^[7] While the final episode scored a 24.2% rating.^[8]

Accolades

Accolades received by *Little Nanay*
Year	Awards	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2016	30th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Supporting Actress	Sunshine Dizon	Won	^[9]

References

^ "Little Nanay (Full Episodes) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
^ "Little Nanay". GMA Network. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
^ Estrada, Bochic (October 27, 2015). "A first look at the complete cast of Little Nanay". GMA Network. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
^ Anarcon, James Patrick (June 21, 2019). "Eddie Garcia: Award-winning movies & TV shows over 7 decades". PEP. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
^ "Kris Bernal at Little Nanay co-stars, nagsimula nang mag-taping". GMA Network. October 12, 2015. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
^ "Gladys Reyes, nagpasalamat sa mga katrabaho niya sa Little Nanay". GMA Network. March 9, 2016. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
^ Ching, Mark Angelo (December 8, 2015). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Ratings (November 10-23, 2015): ASAP reduced to two hours for Banana Sundae; Wowowin gets double the ratings of rival". PEP. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
^ Ching, Mark Angelo (January 1, 2017). "AGB: 10 Top-rating Pilot and Finale Primetime episodes in 2016". PEP. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
^ "List: Winners, PMPC Star Awards 2016 – television". Rappler. October 10, 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2020.