''First Time'' is a 2010

Philippine television drama Philippine television drama, also known as ''teleserye'', Filipino telenovelas or P-drama, is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. ''Teleserye'' is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "''telebis ...

romance series broadcast by

GMA Network GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (f ...

. Directed by

Andoy Ranay Andoy Lastrilla Ranay is a Filipino film and television director. Filmography as film director as director for TV/digital content References Filipino film directors Filipino television directors Living people Year of birth m ...

, it stars

Barbie Forteza Barbara Ambas Forteza (born July 31, 1997), professionally known as Barbie Forteza (), is a Filipino actress, comedian, dancer, singer, host, and vlogger. She is the recipient of several accolades, including both international and local award ...

Joshua Dionisio Ralph Joshua Dela Cruz Dionisio (born December 14, 1994 in Quezon City) is a former Filipino actor. He is best known for his role as Ken Pamintuan in ''Super Inggo'' and the young Cholo in the Philippine remake of '' Stairway to Heaven''. Early l ...

and

Jake Vargas Jhake Angelo Cunanan Vargas (born July 9, 1992), better known as Jake Vargas, is a Filipino actor. He is known for his television roles in various hit GMA Network dramas such as '' Stairway to Heaven'', ''Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts'', '' C ...

. It premiered on February 8, 2010 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''

Ikaw Sana ''Ikaw Sana'' (International title: ''To Love You'' / ) is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Joel Lamangan, it stars Jennylyn Mercado, Mark Herras and Pauleen Luna. It premiered on September 21, ...

''. The series concluded on May 28, 2010 with a total of 78 episodes. It was replaced by ''

Langit sa Piling Mo ''Langit sa Piling Mo'' (International title: ''Heaven with You'' / ) is a 2010 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gil Tejada, Jr., it stars Heart Evangelista and Mark Herras. It premiered on May 31, ...

'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on

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Cast and characters

;Lead cast *

as Cyndi Gomez *

as Lukas Ynfante *

as Sebastian "Baste" Luna ;Supporting cast *

Bea Binene Beanca Marie Binene (born November 4, 1997), professionally known as Bea Binene (), is a Filipinos, Filipino actress and TV host. She was a finalist on ''StarStruck Kids'' and has played the role of Natalie Dimaculangan on ''First Time (TV se ...

as Natalie Dimaculangan *

Jhoana Marie Tan Jhoanna Marie Ramilo Tan (born October 9, 1993) is a Filipino actress and politician. She is known for portraying the role of young Eunice in GMA Network's remake of the 2003 Korean drama ''Stairway to Heaven''. Recently in 2018, after a shor ...

as Sara Santiago *

Lucho Ayala Eduard Francis Ayala (born March 28, 1992 in Tuguegarao City Tuguegarao ( or ), officially the City of Tuguegarao ( ibg, Siyudad nat Tugegaraw; itv, Siyudad yo Tugegaraw; ilo, Siudad ti Tuguegarao; fil, Lungsod ng Tuguegarao ), is a 3rd cla ...

as Jimbo Dimaculangan * Mark Elliot Castillo as Daniel Olivia * Gracie Henson as Patty Montalban *

Joyce Ching Joyce Giselle Palad Ching-Alimon (born January 5, 1995) is a Filipina-Chinese actress, She is best known for her role in television dramas '' Koreana'', ''Munting Heredera'', ''Anna Karenina'', ''Dormitoryo'', '' Strawberry Lane'' and ''Haham ...

as Bea * Mac Castillo as Nathan *

Eugene Domingo Eugena Roxas Domingo (born July 23, 1971), popularly known as Eugene Domingo, is a Filipino actress, comedienne and host. She has performed in lead and supporting roles in various genres of the Philippine film industry. She is popularly known as ...

as Barbarella Buncalan Jackson *

Michelle Madrigal Michelle Madrigal Gaspar (born November 4, 1988) is a Filipino-American former actress. She was a finalist of ABS-CBN reality talent search, '' Star Circle Quest''. She has a younger sister named Micaella Madrigal and her elder sister, Ehra Madri ...

as Valeria Gomez *

Joross Gamboa John Ross Sanchez Gamboa (born November 28, 1984), known professionally as Joross Gamboa, is a Filipino actor and model who was a 2nd runner-up in the 1st season of Star Circle Quest. Career After four years of being with ABS-CBN Star Magic, ''J ...

as Ted *

Ian Veneracion Stephen Ian Lopez Veneracion (; born February 7, 1975) is a Filipino athlete, actor, pilot, and singer. He was a former talent of GMA Network and is currently an artist of ABS-CBN and TV5. Personal life and career His father is renowned painte ...

as Robert Gomez *

Ana Capri Ynfane Avanica (born April 24, 1979), known professionally as Ana Capri, is a Filipino actress. Career In 1996, Capri made her screen debut in ''Virgin People 2'', directed by Celso Ad. Castillo, where she acted alongside Sunshine Cruz, Sharmai ...

as Hilda Gomez *

Cris Villanueva Krishnamurti Villanueva (born May 23, 1971) is a Filipino actor in movies and television. He was a former matinee idol in the late 1980s. He was a cast member of '' That's Entertainment'', a youth-oriented talent and variety show now defunct in th ...

as Ben Gomez * Angel Jacob as Olive Ynfante *

Eric Quizon Enrico "Eric" Smith Quizon (born January 20, 1967) is a Filipino actor, director, producer, writer and comedian. He is the 12th child of the late comedian-actor, Dolphy. He is also a co-owner of Café Famous in Greenbelt, Makati. In late 2022, ...

as Jaime Ynfante *

Manilyn Reynes Manilyn Reynes-Jimenez (born April 27, 1972), simply known as Manilyn Reynes, is a Filipino actress, singer, TV host and commercial model. In the Philippines, Reynes has been referred to as "The Star of All Decades" and is recognized as one of ...

as Laura Luna *

Romnick Sarmenta Romeo Nicolas Sarmenta Tejedor (born April 28, 1972 in Quezon City, Philippines), known professionally as Romnick Sarmenta, is a Filipino actor best remembered as the five-year-old boy who played the role of Peping in the TV series ''Gulong ng ...

as Marcelo "Marcel" Luna *

Bayani Agbayani Bayani Agbayani (born January 3, 1969) is a Filipino host, actor, singer, and comedian. After 15 years at ABS-CBN, he shuttled between his original home studio GMA Network and TV5 for the time being from 2008 to 2014 before moving back to ABS-CB ...

as Raffy Santiago * Shiela Marie Rodriguez as Doris Santiago *

Alicia Mayer Catherine Gutierrez (born on May 2, 1976), known professionally as Alicia Mayer, is a former model and actress from the Philippines. Biography She was one of the hosts of the longest noon-time variety show, ''Eat Bulaga!''. She was the Cov ...

as the fake Ms. Dimaculangan * Mel Kimura as Ms. Ida * Ricci Chan as Pete *

Roxanne Barcelo Anne Roxanne Barcelo (born January 20, 1985), also known as Roxee B, is a Filipino-American actress, model and singer. In 2006, she became one of the 14 housemates of ABS-CBN's '' Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition''. Before entering the Big ...

as Ms. Berna * Peter Serrano as Oh *

Harlene Bautista-Sarmenta Harlene Maclang Bautista is a Filipina former child star, film and television actress, film producer and businesswoman in the Philippines. In 1989, Bautista won the FAP Award for Best Supporting Actress for '' Gawa Na ang Bala Na Papatay sa Iyo' ...

as Teresa Chavez ;Recurring cast * Anna Vicente as Belle *

Carmi Martin Carmita Martin also known as Carmi Martin (born 9 August 1963) is a Filipina actress, model, and comedian. Career She first appeared in ''Dolphy's Angels'' with Liz Alindogan, Anna Marie Gutierrez, Yehlen Catral and the late comedy king Dolphy. ...

as Ms. Dimaculangan * Patrick Suelto as Josh Goretti * Tricia Andrews as Hannah * Emsi Nightmare as Mary Christine

Ratings

According to

AGB Nielsen Philippines AGB Nielsen Media Research Philippines, commonly called AGB Nielsen, is a market research firm in the Philippines specializing in broadcast media. AGB Nielsen conducts audience measurement of television ratings for certain areas in the Philipp ...

' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of ''First Time'' earned a 22.5% rating.

References

External links

* 2010 Philippine television series debuts 2010 Philippine television series endings 2010s high school television series Filipino-language television shows GMA Network drama series Philippine romance television series Television series about teenagers Television shows set in the Philippines {{Philippines-tv-prog-stub