Stairway to Heaven (Philippine TV series)
{{Short description|2009 Philippine television drama series}}
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{{Use Philippine English|date=January 2023}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2018}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Stairway to Heaven title card.jpg
| alt = An image of a body of water and a skyline. The series title is displayed on the center of the image. Texts are written in the upper side of the image.
| caption = Title card
| genre = Romantic drama
| based_on = {{Based on|Stairway to Heaven (2003)|Park Hye-kyung}}
| developer = Dode Cruz
| writer = {{Plainlist|
- Dode Cruz
- Suzette Doctolero
- Des Garbes-Severino
- Denoy Navarro-Punio}}
| director = {{Plainlist|
- Joyce E. Bernal
- Andoy Ranay{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/4670/stairway-to-heaven-will-air-pilot-episode-on-september-14 |title=Stairway to Heaven will air pilot episode on September 14 |author=Calderon, Nora |date=September 11, 2009 |website=PEP |access-date=January 23, 2024}}
- Mac Alejandre}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
| theme_music_composer = {{Plainlist|
- Romer Timberza
- Elmer Blancaflor
- Richard Gonzales}}
| open_theme = "Pag-ibig Ko'y Pansinin" by Regine Velasquez{{cite web|url=http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2009-09-09&sec=3&aid=102444 |title=Lavish presentation |website=Journal |date=August 6, 2020}}
| country = Philippines
| language = Tagalog
| num_episodes = 65
| list_episodes = List of Stairway to Heaven (Philippine TV series) episodes
| executive_producer = Joseph Buncalan
| location = {{Plainlist|
- Metro Manila, Philippines
- Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines
- Enchanted Kingdom, Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines}}
| camera = Multiple-camera setup
| runtime = 18–38 minutes
| company = GMA Entertainment TV
| network = GMA Network
| first_aired = {{Start date|2009|9|14}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2009|12|11}}
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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. The series concluded on December 11, 2009, with a total of 65 episodes.
The series was released on DVD by GMA Home Video{{cite web|title=Stairway to Heaven, Adik Sa 'Yo out on DVD |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2010/03/22/559921/stairway-heaven-adik-sa-yo-out-dvd |access-date=July 30, 2020 |website=The Philippine Star |date=March 22, 2010}} and is streaming online on YouTube.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGRhcC_vtOrbAsRp72FPRel4iJ9PF-Ys6 |title=Stairway to Heaven {{!}} Full Episodes - YouTube |website=YouTube |access-date=May 7, 2024}}
Cast and characters
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| image1 = Dingdong Dantes at the Eat Bulaga! Press Conference, July 2008.JPG
| caption1 = Dingdong Dantes
| alt1 = An image of Dingdong Dantes.
| image2 = Glaiza de Castro.jpg
| caption2 = Glaiza de Castro
| alt2 = An image of Glaiza de Castro.
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;Lead cast
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- Dingdong Dantes as Pocholo "Cholo" Fuentebella{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/19910/dingdong-dantes-feels-optimistic-that-people-will-support-his-first-soap-with-rhian-ramos |title=Dingdong Dantes feels optimistic that people will support his first soap with Rhian Ramos |author=Garcia, Rose |date=September 7, 2009 |website=PEP |access-date=January 23, 2024}}
- Rhian Ramos as Jodi Reyes-Fuentebella / Jenna Cruz
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;Supporting cast
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- TJ Trinidad as Tristan Aragon / Charlie Matias
- Glaiza de Castro as Eunice Aragon{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/22886/glaiza-de-castro-considers-stairway-to-heaven-her-biggest-project-to-date?s= |title=Glaiza de Castro considers Stairway To Heaven her biggest project to date |author=Mendoza, Ruel J. |date=August 19, 2009 |website=PEP |access-date=April 14, 2024}}
- 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{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/163072/click-batch-2-a724-20220111-lfrm3 |title=Click Batch 2: Where are they now? |author=Anarcon, James Patrick |date=January 11, 2022 |website=PEP |access-date=December 27, 2023}}
- Carlo Gonzalez as Enrico
- Paul Holmes as John
- Say Alonzo as Sheryl
- Ricci Chan as Giorgio
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;Guest cast
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- Joshua Dionisio as younger Cholo
- Barbie Forteza as younger Jodi
- Jhake Vargas as younger Tristan{{cite web|url=http://www.gmanews.tv/video/46891/child-stars-who-will-play-little-cholo-little-jodi-introduced |title=Child stars who will play little Cholo, little Jodi introduced |website=GMA Network}}
- Jhoana Marie Tan as younger Eunice
- Mosang as Violet
- Nonie Buencamino as Rodolfo
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Development
Stairway to Heaven is a South Korean television drama series broadcast by Seoul Broadcasting System. Written by Park Hye-kyung and directed by Lee Jang-soo, the series starred Kwon Sang-woo and Choi Ji-woo. The television series was broadcast in the Philippines through GMA Network.{{cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/cebu-entertainment/2009/09/11/503966/dingdong-dantes-defends-rhian-ramos |title=Dingdong Dantes defends Rhian Ramos |author=Calderon, Ricky L. |date=September 11, 2009 |access-date=September 1, 2024 |website=The Philippine Star}}
Production
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Stairway to Heaven earned a 33.5% rating.{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/4699/agb-mega-manila-tv-ratings-sept-11-14-stairway-to-heaven-makes-a-big-step-on-its-first-episode |title=AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (Sept. 11-14): Stairway To Heaven makes a big step on its first episode |author=Santiago, Erwin |date=September 15, 2009 |website=PEP |access-date=September 1, 2024}} The final episode scored a 30.7% rating.{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/24176/agb-mega-manila-tv-ratings-dec-11-13-full-house-ties-with-darna-on-top-stairway-to-heaven-finale-a-c |title=AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (Dec. 11-13): Full House ties with Darna on top; Stairway To Heaven finale a close second |author=Santiago, Erwin |date=December 15, 2009 |website=PEP |access-date=September 1, 2024}}
Accolades
| class="wikitable"
|+ Accolades received by Stairway to Heaven ! Year ! Award ! Category ! Recipient ! Result ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
| rowspan=3 | 2010
| Best Actor | {{Nominated}} |
| 37th Guillermo Mendoza Awards
| Favorite Television Drama | Stairway to Heaven | {{Nominated}} ! |
| 24th PMPC Star Awards for Television
| Best Drama Actor | Dingdong Dantes | {{Won}} |
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/stairway_to_heaven}}
- {{IMDb title|1510903}}
Category:2009 Philippine television series debuts
Category:2009 Philippine television series endings
Category:Filipino-language television shows
Category:GMA Network drama series
Category:Philippine romance television series
Category:Philippine television series based on South Korean television series
Category:Television series about couples
Category:Television shows set in the Philippines
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