Maya Loves Sir Chief

Maya Loves Sir Chief is a Philippine situational comedy sitcom which premiered on IBC on July 20, 2013 and on July 21, 2013 on Global IBC, one week after its original premiere. It is also broadcast worldwide on Global IBC. It is topbilled by Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap.

The family-romance comedy sitcom is a tandem project for the character Maya dela Rosa and Richard "Sir Chief" Lim in the couple of the family, light and feel-good habit in the longest-running primetime comedy sitcom in Philippine television history. Also, they both Jodi and Richard are reunited for the another project starred in the network's successful daytime hit teleseye Be Careful With My Heart on ABS-CBN, which is already premiered in July 9, 2012.

Some birthday special episode this year's birthday celebration such as such as Abby's Birthday (as Mutya) and Sir Chief's Birthday Blowout (as Richard) (May), Maya's Birthday (June as Jodi), Nicolo's Birthday (January as Marlo) and Nikki's Party (March as Janella).

The sitcom airs every Saturday at 9:00pm (PST), right after Sandy's Romance and before T.O.D.A.S.

Overview
Heralding the return of sitcoms that used to dominate Philippine primetime, IBC continues to its successful strategy of offering viewers a different kind of entertainment by breaking the usual habit of traditional television with its upcoming weekend primetime sitcom offering combines a wacky of established comedians and fresh young faces, with funny, laugh and real characters that are sure to capture the perfect Pinoy sitcom is now comes to sitcom for the romantic comedy in the title Maya Loves Sir Chief. The Kapinoy Comedy on IBC are poineered in the comedy fans.

The talent of serious funny of entertain to be top-billed by the leading lady Jodi Sta. Maria labeled as the Philippine Comedy Queen, Concert Queen and TV Sitcom Queen who is making a huge TV sitcom and the newbie veteran actor Richard Yap become the leading man are in the main casts of the sitcom on Philippine television in imparts of a Filipino family values in the family situation.

Director for the sitcom Maya Loves Sir Chief is comedy master Malu Sevilla and Mervyn B. Brondial, who has helmed many of IBC’s most successful sitcoms, which include the old classic sitcoms Iskul Bukol, Chicks to Chicks, Hapi House, Sitak ni Jack and Barrio Balimbing.

With Maya Loves Sir Chief, we aim to bring back the glory days of primetime comedies. The sitcom’s overall comedy carries a different, but light and funny storyline, and is bannered by a unique mix of cast members, which should already get the viewers excited to see how everything and everyone will work out, booted with sounds and music that add up to the comic ambience of the show.

Synopsis
Upon arrival in Manila, Maya discovers that the woman who had offered work overseas had swindled her. Maya is stuck in Manila with no money or place to go.

Ironically, Richard is her last hope because of his influence in the airline industry. The story is about a beginning at the wealthy widower Richard Lim known as Sir Chief (Richard Yap) is the owner and president of the famous, who reminds his of his world. A simple girl Maya dela Rosa (Jodi Sta. Maria) who has together with the latter's family under one roof at the names on the street becoming a nanny for a wealthy family in Manila and pregnant with his children (which are revealed to be twins) with Thirdy de Roso (Thirdy Lacson) in this place of hometown reminds her. Money is often less than the living expenses and household repairs. Her older sister, Cristina Rose, and Cristina's son are introduced as tour guides in their hometown of San Nicolas with their mother runs. Cristina Rose hopes to work at sea, while Maya dreams of becoming a flight stewardess.

One rainy night, after an attempt to fix the roof, Cristina breaks her leg and is thus unable to complete her schooling to become a seafarer with a large medical bill. Maya and Sir Chief agrees to become a maid and nanny in their household for the family.

He offers Maya to become his youngest daughter's (who has selective mutism) temporary nanny in exchange for his help. Maya agrees to become a maid and nanny in his household. As of October 4, 2014, Maya and Thirdy at the park with his friend Simon (Paul Jake Castillo) and Sir Chief (Richard) is in the office to work him with Joe Ramirez (Jon Santos) while Abby (Mutya Orquia) play with Doris (Tart Carlos) and Sabel (Vivieka Ravanes) with the youngest son Sky (Jeo Aquines). Then, when the Lim home continues, they will together for Maya with Thirdy and Sir Chief as they meet their three kids: Abby who she greet at home for Maya and Sir Chief's surprise and classmates for Kuya Luke (Jerome Ponce) walks to the two and walks him to the teenager sister Ate Nikki (Janella Salvador), while she calls her Mallow with Nicolo (Marlo Mortel).

Main Cast

 * Jodi Sta. Maria as Maya dela Rosa-Lim - A simple mother girl in her family.
 * Richard Yap as Richard "Sir Chief" Lim - A father is a wealthy dad in his family.
 * Mutya Orquia as Abigail Ruth "Abby" Lim - Sir Chief's little sister
 * Thirdy Lacson as Thirdy de Roso-Lim - Maya's little brother
 * Janella Salvador as Nikki-Grace Lim - Sir Chief's teenage sister (since October 4, 2014)
 * Jerome Ponce as Luke Andrew Lim - Sir Chief's teenage brother (since October 4, 2014)
 * Jeo Aquines as Sky Lim - The youngest son of the Lim and dela Rosa family.

Supporting Cast

 * Aldred Nasayao as Cristina Rose "Kute" dela Rosa - Maya's sister, Teresita's daughter and Cho's mother; called Kute - derived from "Kuya" and "Ate".
 * Ruby Rodriguez as Teresita dela Rosa - Maya and Kute's mother and Mamang's daughter.
 * Jon Santos as Joe Ramirez
 * Gloria Sevilla as Felicidad "Manang Fe" Marcelo - Richard's nanny when he was young and the head maid of the household.
 * JM Ibañez as Pocholo "Cho/Junior Pards" Macavinta - Kute's son.
 * Marlo Mortel as Nicolo Angelo "Nic-Nic" Cortez - Luke's bestfriend and Nikki's love interest. Nikki calls him "Mallows". (since October 4, 2014)
 * Divina Valencia as Conchita "Mamang" dela Paz - Kute and Maya's loving grandmother and Teresita's mother.
 * Micah Muñoz as Jose Mari "Joma" Adriano - The driver of the Lim family.
 * Nathan Lopez as Emmanuel "Emman" Castro - Maya's friend/roommate.
 * Paul Jake Castillo as Simon Gabriel Corpuz - Maya's childhood friend, who used to court her. (since July 19, 2014)
 * Carla Castelo as Andrea Larrosa
 * Vandolph Quizon as Ramon Marcelino "Lino" - Nicolo's bestfriend.
 * Kelly dela Cruz as Aira Denise Mendoza - Nicolo's bestfriend. (since October 4, 2014)
 * Ya Chang as as Engineer Yamaguchi - Richard's employee.
 * Andrea del Rosario as Andres Agnes
 * Jade Lopez as Jen Salvasto
 * Paolo Serrano as Rommo Delos
 * Tart Carlos as Dorina "Doris" Malasig - Sabel's close friend and a maid; later Abby's nanny in the Lim family. (since July 19, 2014)
 * Viveika Ravanes as Isabel "Sabel" Fortuna - Doris' close friend and a cook/maid in the Lim family. (since July 19, 2014)
 * Blakdyak as Barbado Pillar
 * Isabella Gomez as Selano Aguilar
 * Shy Carlos as Joni Quijano - Luke's co-intern at Lim Aviation Services; became his girlfriend. (since October 4, 2014)
 * Arvic Tan as Louie - Luke and Nicolo's friend. (since October 4, 2014)
 * Rocio Olbes as Jamelly Madogian
 * Pio Balbuena as Polo Rediko

Recurring Cast

 * Marissa Delgado as Doña Esmeralda Lim - Richard's mother and grandmother to the Lim children
 * Pinky Amador as Zenaida Belmonte - Maya's teacher.
 * Maricar Reyes as Rafaella "Rafi" Alcantara - Richard's bestfriend.
 * Noel Trinidad as Don Roberto Lim - Richard's father and grandfather to the Lim children.
 * Kalila Aguilos as Liza - Richard's secretary.
 * Johan Santos as Wilson de Juan - Maya's classmate.
 * Diamond Shen as Jonah - Maya's classmate.
 * Robert Ortega as Fred - Richard's assistant that moved and work to another company.
 * Pinky Amador as Zenaida Belmonte - Maya's teacher.
 * Cris Villanueva as Atty. Ryan Molina - Richard's friend and attorney.
 * Mark Luz as Engineer Gutierrez
 * Hazel Faith dela Cruz as Edz Viray - A flight attendant and Maya's friend.

Guest Cast

 * Freddie Webb as Buboy Magtanggol
 * RJ Ledesma as Peter Yap
 * Nadine Lustre as Sandy Salvador
 * AJ Muhlach as Martin Buenavista
 * Mayor Alfredo Lim as himself
 * AfterImage as himself (singing Tag-Araw)
 * Ramon Bautista as Vincet de Zandos
 * Freddie Aguilar as Freddie Guizon (singing Magdalena)
 * Abra as Abra (himself)
 * Raymart Santiago as Raymart Yap
 * Anja Aguilar as Anja Geronimo
 * Typecast as himself (singing The Boston Drama)
 * Jaime Fabregas as Jimmy Fabregas (himself)
 * Ces Quesada as Ces Quenzada
 * Andrew E. as Andrew Acosta
 * Alma Moreno as Alma (herself)
 * Thyro Alfaro as Chris Alfaro
 * Joey de Leon as Joey de Guzman (he will trbute to home of IBC family member for 18 years)
 * John Gemperle as Papa Jack
 * Drew Arellano as Sir Drewliano Lim
 * Eraserheads as himself
 * Shanne Velasco as Shanne dela Cruz
 * Dingdong Avanzado as Martin Avanzado
 * Alfred Vargas as Alfredo Agustin Lim
 * Andre Paras as Andre Yap
 * James Yap as James Jaworski
 * Liza Soberano as Rita delos Santos
 * Manolo Pedrosa as Dave Andrews
 * Sam Pinto as Sam Rodriguez
 * Diether Ocampo as Donald Buenavista
 * Mario Maurer as Martin Maurer
 * Michelle Vito as Michelle Moreno
 * Aljur Abrenica as Enrique Santos

Former Cast

 * Carlo Lazerna as John Revilla
 * Ronnie Ricketts as Ronnie Benson
 * Sheng Belmonte as Mae de Lee
 * Phillip Salvador as Fernando Santos, Jr.
 * Rudy Fernandez as Rodolfo Santos
 * Joy Viado as Dorina "Doris" Malasig
 * Arlene Tolibas as Isabel "Sabel" Fortuna

Production team

 * Executive In-Charge of Production: Ginny Monteagudo-Ocampo
 * In-Charge of Production: Gina P. Borinaga
 * Director: Malu Sevilla and Mervyn B. Brondial
 * Writer: Jimuel dela Cruz, Natividad de Leon and Alpha Kristine Fortun
 * Executive Producers: Rowie O. Valencia and Lorna J. Feliciano
 * Associate Producer: Aimee Sumalde
 * Creative Director: Rhandy Reyes Narciso Y. Gulmatico, Jr.
 * Stylist: Katherine Dilao
 * Production Design: Digo Ricio
 * Art Development: Christian Baltazar and Marvin Estrella
 * Assistant Director: Darwin Dulsico
 * Production Manager: Ellen Nicolas Criste
 * Art Director: Arvin Diesta
 * Post-Production Supervisor: Marielle de Guzman Navarro
 * Wardrobe Mistress: Ryan Granedo
 * Promo Specialist: Ter Salire
 * Producer: Ruchel Covacha
 * Editors: Billy Joe Karganilla, Joseph Nathaniel Lopez and Geomar Triño
 * Talent Coordinator: Lydia Adriano
 * Lightning Director: Rolando dela Cruz
 * Master Editor: Dennis A. Salgado
 * Make-Up Artist: Rowena Legaspi
 * Camera Operator: Noel Bermundo and Bitoy Flores
 * Audioman: Febbie Yap
 * Location Manager: Franco Vargas
 * Sound Engineer: Alder Basbas
 * Visual Effects Artist: Enrique Garcia
 * Gaffer: Romy dela Cruz, Rene Fuentes, Rico Gautane and Jun Silvestre
 * Audio Engineer: Aeneid Pejo

Ratings
On January 25, 2014 remains a solid performer for the network in a most-watched sitcom as it recorded 35% against the rival sitcoms Phalibasa Lalake and Vampire Ang Daddy Ko. According to data released by Kantar Media, the comedy sitcom debuted with 23.4% household rating (Total Philippines = Urban and Rural households) of television viewers across the Philippines, and premiered strongly dominated its competitor Phalibasa Lalake with 17.5% and Vampire Ang Daddy Ko with only 16.8%. Despite its primetime schedule, it had ranks also behind NBA, Lunch Break, PBA, Ultraman Tiga, ONE FC, La Teniente, The Million Second Quiz, Sandy's Romance, Born to be a Superstar, Happy TODAS and Viva Box Office for the highest rating of television viewers for a Saturday daytime and primetime television program. As of its second episode, the show had an average of 21.9% of viewers per episode across the country despite its late night airing.

Since then, Maya Loves Sir Chief's ratings proved that it is the #1 primtime comedy sitcom on Philippine TV, according to Kantar Media (Urban+Rural households) ratings.

As of August 16, 2014, the show reaching the record-breaking TV ratings with 35.4% audience share, compared to the rivals of Home Sweetie Home with 24.8% which is top-billed by John Lloyd Cruz and Toni Gonzaga, and Pepito Manaloto with 15.7% starring Michael V. focusing on the Filipino family values.

Soundtrack
The Maya Loves Sir Chief Soundtrack album was released under the music recording company IBC Records on January 25, 2014.

The show's original soundtrack, which has the theme song was sung by Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap.

The network's original soundtrack was also became the number 1 top-selling OPM album in the Philippines.

Track listing

 * 1) Maya Loves Sir Chief (composed by Lito Camo) - Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap
 * 2) Bakit (Imelda Papin) (composed by Christian Martinez) - Jodi Sta. Maria
 * 3) Sorry Na, Pwede Ba? (composed by Vehnee Saturno and Freddie Saturno) - Richard Yap
 * 4) My Girl, My Woman, My Friend (composed by Jose Mari Chan) - Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap
 * 5) Aray (Mae Rivera) (composed by Larry Hermoso) - Jodi Sta. Maria
 * 6) I Will Be Here (composed by Vehnee Saturno) - Richard Yap
 * 7) Torete (composed by Christian Martinez) - Jodi Sta. Maria
 * 8) The Way You Look Tonight (composed by Larry Hermoso) - Richard Yap
 * 9) Kaba (composed by Vehnee Saturno) - Jodi Sta. Maria
 * 10) Suddenly (Cliff Richard) (composed by Freddie Saturno) - Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap

Movie
On February 27, 2014, after the successful hit sitcom, the romantic comedy is entered into a movie scene called Maya Loves Sir Chief: The Movie. The first-ever movie was released with the movie version of the top-rated sitcom on February 28, 2014 under the movie production outfit IBC Films. The film distributed by IBC Home Video, Viva Video and Video City on March 3, 2014.

PMPC Star Awards for Television

 * 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television (Best Comedy Show) - Won
 * 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television (Best Comedy Actress) - Won (Jodi Sta. Maria)
 * 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television (Best Comedy Show) - Won

Catholic Mass Media Awards

 * 36th Catholic Mass Media Awards (Best Comedy Program Stars) - Won (Jodi Sta.Maria and Richard Yap)
 * 36th Catholic Mass Media Awards (Best Comedy Program) - Won
 * 35th Catholic Mass Media Awards (Best Comedy Program Stars) - Won (Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap)
 * 35th Catholic Mass Media Awards (Best Comedy Program) - Won

KBP Golden Dove Awards

 * 2014 Winner, Best TV Comedy Program

Bataan Peninsula State University: Kagitingan Awards

 * 2014 Winner, Pinaka-Magiting na Programang Pantelebisyon

Mabini Media Awards

 * 2014 Winner, Best Television Comedy

USTv Student Choice Awards

 * 10th USTv Student's Choice Awards (Students’ Choice of Comedy Program Stars) - Won (Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap)
 * 10th USTv Student's Choice Awards (Students’ Choice of Comedy Program) - Won

Gandingan: UPLB Isko't Iska's Broadcast Choice Awards Awards

 * Gandingan 2014: The 76th UPLB Isko’t Iska’s Broadcast Choice Awards (Best Comedy Program) - Won

Anak TV Seal Awards

 * 2014 Anak TV Seal Awardee (Most Well-Liked TV Program) - Won
 * 2013 Anak TV Seal Awardee (Most Well-Liked TV Program) - Won

Trivia

 * Jodi and Richard are also appearing the daytime seryes Be Careful With My Heart on ABS-CBN.
 * This is Jodi and Richard's first tandem project for IBC. Jodi Sta. Maria is one of IBC's contract comedy leading lady thru Kapinoy Talent Center.
 * The theme song of Maya Loves Sir Chief performed by Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap.
 * IBC's sitcom with the romantic comedy (romcom), feel-good habit, laughter, good vibes and kilig moments, and no jokes and funny.
 * It also became Jodi and Richard's first ever comedy series on IBC for the new sitcom and a new face in primetime to the Philippine showbiz industry started work on this romantic-comedy series.