Little Nanay

Little Nanay (transl. little mother / international title: Little Mommy) 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. The series concluded on March 23, 2016 with a total of 93 episodes.

Little Nanay
Title card
Also known as	Little Mommy
Genre	Drama
Created by	Lobert "Obet" Villela
Written by	Lobert "Obet" Villela Onat Sales Glaiza Ramirez
Directed by	Ricky Davao
Creative director	Roy Iglesias
Starring	Kris Bernal Chlaui Malayao
Theme music composer	Ann Margaret Figueroa
Opening theme	"Kasama Kita" by Chlaui Malayao and Kris Bernal
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	93 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer	Darling Pulido-Torres
Production locations	Manila, Philippines Bocaue, Bulacan, Philippines
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	24–41 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	November 16, 2015 (2015-11-16) – March 23, 2016 (2016-03-23)

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

Kris Bernal

Mark Herras

Juancho Triviño

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] The final episode scored a 24.2% rating.^[8]

Accolades

Accolades received by Little Nanay

Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2016	30th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Supporting Actress	Sunshine Dizon	Won	[9]