Stairway to Heaven is a 2009 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 2003 South Korean television series of the same title. Directed by Joyce E. Bernal, Andoy Ranay and Mac Alejandre, it stars Dingdong Dantes and Rhian Ramos. It premiered on September 14, 2009, on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Adik Sa'Yo. The series concluded on December 11, 2009, with a total of 65 episodes.
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| Genre | Romantic drama |
| Based on | Stairway to Heaven (2003) by Park Hye-kyung |
| Developed by | Dode Cruz |
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| Opening theme | "Pag-ibig Ko'y Pansinin" by Regine Velasquez[2] |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 65 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer | Joseph Buncalan |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 18-38 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
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| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | September 14 – December 11, 2009 |
The series was released on DVD by GMA Home Video[3] and is streaming online on YouTube.[4]
Cast and characters edit
- Lead cast
- Dingdong Dantes as Pocholo "Cholo" Fuentebella[5]
- Rhian Ramos as Jodi Reyes-Fuentebella / Jenna Cruz
- Supporting cast
- TJ Trinidad as Tristan Aragon / Charlie Matias
- Glaiza de Castro as Eunice Aragon[6]
- Sandy Andolong as Zoila Fuentebella
- Jestoni Alarcon as Jovan Reyes
- Jean Garcia as Maita Aragon-Reyes
- Soliman Cruz as Dindo Aragon
- Karen delos Reyes as Bernadette "Badet" Mallari[7]
- Carlo Gonzalez as Enrico
- Paul Holmes as John
- Say Alonzo as Sheryl
- Ricci Chan as Giorgio
- Guest cast
- Joshua Dionisio as younger Cholo
- Barbie Forteza as younger Jodi
- Jhake Vargas as younger Tristan[8]
- Jhoana Marie Tan as younger Eunice
- Mosang as Violet
- Nonie Buencamino as Rodolfo
Production edit
Principal photography commenced on August 17, 2009.[9]
Ratings edit
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Stairway to Heaven earned a 33.5% rating.[10] While the final episode scored a 30.7% rating.[11]
Accolades edit
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2010 | Asian Television Awards | Best Actor | Dingdong Dantes | Nominated | [12] |
| 37th Guillermo Mendoza Awards | Favorite Television Drama | Stairway to Heaven | Nominated | ||
| 24th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actor | Dingdong Dantes | Won | [13] |
References edit
- ^ Calderon, Nora (September 11, 2009). "Stairway to Heaven will air pilot episode on September 14". PEP. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ "Lavish presentation". Journal.
- ^ "Stairway to Heaven, Adik Sa 'Yo out on DVD". The Philippine Star. March 22, 2010. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
- ^ "Stairway to Heaven Full Episodes - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
- ^ Garcia, Rose (September 7, 2009). "Dingdong Dantes feels optimistic that people will support his first soap with Rhian Ramos". PEP. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ Mendoza, Ruel J. (August 19, 2009). "Glaiza de Castro considers Stairway To Heaven her biggest project to date". PEP. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (January 11, 2022). "Click Batch 2: Where are they now?". PEP. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
- ^ "Child stars who will play little Cholo, little Jodi introduced". GMA Network.
- ^ Miralles, Nitz (August 8, 2009). "Dingdong at Rhian sure na". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (September 15, 2009). "AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (Sept. 11-14): Stairway To Heaven makes a big step on its first episode". PEP. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (December 15, 2009). "AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (Dec. 11-13): Full House ties with Darna on top; Stairway To Heaven finale a close second". PEP. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ Alvarez, Trish (November 16, 2010). "Dingdong Dantes nominated as Best Actor at 15th Asian Television Awards". PEP. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
- ^ Reyes, William R. (October 25, 2010). "24th Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
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