Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko

Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko (transl. my grandmother is better than you / international title: My Fairy Grandmother) is a Philippine television drama fantasy anthology series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Rico Gutierrez, it originally starred Gloria Romero in the title role. It premiered on April 30, 2017, on the network's Sunday Grande sa Gabi line up.

Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko
Title card since 2024
Also known as	My Fairy Grandmother
Genre	Fantasy drama
Directed by	Rico Gutierrez
Starring	Gloria Romero (2017–20)
Opening theme	"Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko" by Jillian Ward (2017–22) "Ikot ng Mundo" by Zephanie (since 2022)[1]
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
Production
Executive producers	Dhory Maiquez Reylie Manalo
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	30–45 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment Group
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	April 30, 2017 (2017-04-30) – present

Premise

Narrating the adventures of grandmother Goreng, and her grandchildren Alice and Elvis, who find themselves living with Moira, a kid who they found on the streets.^[2]

Cast and characters

• Gloria Romero as Gloria "Goreng" Espino^[3]
• Jillian Ward as Alice Espino
• Chlaui Malayao as Moira Villavicencio
• David Remo as Elvis Espino
• TG Daylusan as Pipoy
• Julius Miguel as Jorrel
• Angelica Ulip as Tintin
• Frances Makil-Ignacio as Mila / Metring
• Nova Villa as Dee

Production

Principal photography was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.^[4] The series resumed its programming on July 18, 2021.^[5]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko earned an 8.5% rating.^[6] The show got its highest rating on October 29, 2017 with a 12.5% rating.^[7]

Accolades

Accolades received by Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko

Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2017	31st PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Horror/Fantasy Program	Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko	Nominated	[8]
2018	32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television			Nominated	[9]
2019	Anak TV Seal Awards			Won	[10]
	33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Horror/Fantasy Program		Won	[11]
2020	42nd Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Children & Youth Program		Won	[12]
2021	34th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Horror/Fantasy Program		Won	[13]
2023	35th PMPC Star Awards for Television			Won	[14]
2025	36th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Mini Series		Pending	[15]

References

1. "Official Audio: "Ikot Ng Mundo" (Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko OST) by Zephanie". YouTube. December 16, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
2. "Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko". GMA Network. Retrieved August 12, 2018.
3. "Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Meet Lola Goreng". YouTube (in Filipino). April 11, 2017. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
4. Adel, Rosette (March 17, 2020). "Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs". Interaksyon. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
5. Acar, Aedrianne (July 13, 2021). "Jennylyn Mercado, magbibigay good vibes sa kanilang episode na "Last People on Earth"". GMA Network. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
6. Anarcon, James Patrick (May 2, 2017). "How did Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko pilot episode fare in AGB ratings?". PEP. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
7. "AGB Nielsen: NUTAM People TV Ratings – October 27 – 29, 2017 | Dear Uge dislodges Sunday Pinasaya on top; Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko overtakes KMJS on primetime". LionhearTV. November 1, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
8. Soriano, Gia Allana. "In Photos: Kapuso winners at the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television". GMA Network. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
9. Ganal, FM (October 6, 2018). "Bagani, Contessa, Asintado, Kambal, Karibal among nominees for 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television". PEP. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
10. "GMA Network dominates 2019 Anak TV Awards". Daily Guardian. December 11, 2019. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
11. Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (September 22, 2019). "33rd Star Awards for Television names TV Queens; PMPC bares nominees". PEP. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
12. "GMA Network wins big at 42nd Catholic Mass Media Awards". GMA Network. December 19, 2020. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
13. Anarcon, James Patrick (July 20, 2021). "34th Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
14. Gonzales, Rommel (January 17, 2023). "35th Star Awards for TV list of nominees is out; alin kaya ang tatanghaling Best TV Station?". PEP. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
15. Mallorca, Hannah (February 2, 2025). "PMPC Star Awards for Television bares list of nominees". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 2, 2025.

External links

• Official website
• Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko at IMDb