Amaya (GMA-7) ratings high but Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) still reigns

Amaya (GMA-7), the newest epicserye on Philippine primetime, debuted strong as evidenced by the ratings its premier episode got in a couple of surveys by AGB Nielsen. However, they were not enough to take away the number 1 spot from ABS-CBN's Mara Clara.

Amaya (GMA-7) vs Mara Clara (ABS-CBN)

On May 30, Marian Rivera's show scored a rating of 26.2 percent in the Household ratings and 14.3 percent in the People ratings. These may be high but they fell short in beating Mara Clara's 28.3 percent and 14.7 percent in the Household and People ratings, respectively.

The Kapamilya drama is still on top of the game leaving the new show from the Kapuso network in second place.

Check out AGB Nielsen's Top 10 daytime and primetime shows on May 30, 2011 below:

May 30, 2011 Monday (PEOPLE RATINGS)

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 11.1%
2. Nita Negrita (GMA-7) / Sisid (GMA-7) - 7.9%
3. Blusang Itim (GMA-7) - 7.6%
4. Ghost Fighter (GMA-7) / Slam Dunk (GMA-7) / Playful Kiss (GMA-7) - 6.1%
5. Face To Face (TV5) - 5.6%
6. Flame of Recca (GMA-7) - 5.3%
7. My Girlfriend Is A Gumiho (ABS-CBN) - 4.7%
8. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 4.5%
9. Summer Power: Batang Quiapo (ABS-CBN) - 4.2%
10. Family Feud (GMA-7) - 3.8%

Primetime:
1. Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) - 14.7%
2. Amaya (GMA-7) - 14.3%
3. 100 Days To Heaven (ABS-CBN) - 13%
4. Munting Heredera (GMA-7) - 12.8%
5. Secret Garden (GMA-7) - 12.1%
6. Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (ABS-CBN) - 11.6%
7. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 10.6%
8. Captain Barbell (GMA-7) - 10.4%
9. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 10%
10. The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition (ABS-CBN) - 9%

May 30, 2011 Monday (HOUSEHOLD RATINGS)

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 25.3%
2. Nita Negrita (GMA-7) - 18.8%
3. Sisid (GMA-7) - 17.9%
4. Blusang Itim (GMA-7) - 16.2%
5. Ghost Fighter (GMA-7) - 15.5%
6. Playful Kiss (GMA-7) - 15.4%
7. Slam Dunk (GMA-7) - 15.3%
8. Flame of Recca (GMA-7) - 13.2%
9. My Girlfriend Is A Gumiho (ABS-CBN) - 12.4%
10. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 10.9%

Primetime:
1. Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) - 28.3%
2. Amaya (GMA-7) - 26.2%
3. 100 Days To Heaven (ABS-CBN) - 25.5%
4. Munting Heredera (GMA-7) - 23.4%
5. Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (ABS-CBN) - 23.1%
6. Secret Garden (GMA-7) - 23%
7. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 21.5%
8. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 20.8%
9. Captain Barbell (GMA-7) - 20.4%
10. The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition (ABS-CBN) - 17.6%

Diego Loyzaga, son of Cesar Montano and Teresa Loyzaga, enters showbiz; joins 'Mara Clara' cast!

The son of Noypi celebs Cesar Montano and Teresa Loyzaga, Diego Loyzaga is set to kick off his career in showbiz with his first project, "Mara Clara".

Yeah, the 15-year old cutie is the newest addition to the cast of today's top-rating TV show in the Philippines! He will be playing the role of "Derrick" which was originally portrayed by late actor Rico Yan.

Born on May 21, 1995, Diego migrated to Australia in 2000 with his mom and aunt actress Bing Loyzaga. He is now based in Philippines and is an incoming third-year high school student.

We'll be seeing more of Diego for sure since he signed a 3-year contract with the Kapamilya network.

Check out below the photos of the new "Derrick" of Mara Clara, Diego Loyzaga:

Diego Loyzaga to play "Derrick" in "Mara Clara"

Diego Loyzaga with his mom Teresa Loyzaga (L) and aunt Bing Loyzaga (R)

Diego Loyzaga with his dad Cesar Montano

Diego Loyzaga with step-mom Sunshine Cruz

Behind-the-scenes photo of "Mara" (Kathryn Bernardo) and "Derrick" (Diego Loyzaga)