Stairway to Heaven (Philippines TV series)
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Stairway to Heaven is a Philippine drama
adapted from a Korean drama
with the same name
; directed by Joyce E. Bernal
and developed by Dode Cruz
, their third team-up after the highly-successful MariMar
and Dyesebel
.
The series premiered on September 14 and ended on December 11, 2009 in the Philippines via GMA Network
, starring Dingdong Dantes
and Rhian Ramos
reprising the ill-fated lovers Cholo and Jodi - originally portrayed by Kwon Sang Woo and Choi Ji Woo - with TJ Trinidad
and Glaiza de Castro
. It was aired internationally with a two-day delay on GMA Pinoy TV
. On September 2010, the series aired in Malaysia on TV3.
and young Cholo Joshua Dionisio
have lived unsepreable as ever, both have shared the grief, the sadness, and even the meaning of life but little did the two know that they would grow apart, Jodi's father Jovan an Architect Jestoni Alarcon
marries A TV and Movie actress, Maita Aragon Jean Garcia
. Throughout this decision new changes begin and with Cholo about to leave and continue his studies abroad beyond his mothers decision due to a scholarship, the two promise a longtime of sending notes and telling stories of each day, until upon they meet again.
But unknowingly everything is not all right Maita takes in her two children from a previous relationship before her career Young Eunice, and Young Tristan Jake Vargas although Maita, wants her children to experience a better life and give into wealth Tristan doesn't approve and falls hesitantly on Jodi who suffers from Maita, who grows hatred on her stepdaughter. All of a sudden years pass and Jodi Rhian Ramos
grows into a beautiful young woman who expectedly waits for Cholos arrival and the promise they have kept throughout the distance and time they have spent away from each other and then there is Eunice Glaiza de Castro
taking in her mothers footsteps and Tristan TJ Trinidad
an artist looking for a way for Jodi to be vulnerable enough to notice his love. But as Cholo Dingdong Dantes
comes back happy memories come back to the two and cherishing the moment as possible Jodi is offered a proposal but before Cholo goes home to assist his last business ventures for a week Eunice strikes jealousy and causes Jodi to become part of an accident.
Cholo does not believe that Jodi's presence has left and does not exsist and with upon seeing Jodi's familiar face once more can Cholo bring back the love he once lost in someone he has onced loved and longed for who might not be the exact person is there a second chance awaiting?
Extended cast
Guest cast
.
Philippine drama
Philippine drama can be classified into different forms and genres, with the most popular being the teleserye and teledrama. The teleserye/teledrama is a television form of melodramatic serialized fiction. It is rooted from two words: "tele", which is short for "television," and "serye", a Tagalog...
adapted from a Korean drama
Korean drama
Korean drama refers to televised dramas, in a miniseries format, produced in the Korean language. Many of these dramas have become popular throughout Asia and have contributed to the general phenomenon of the Korean wave, known as "Hallyu", and also "Drama Fever" in some countries...
with the same name
Stairway to Heaven (TV series)
Stairway to Heaven is a South Korean television drama series broadcast by SBS between late 2003 and early 2004. It stars Choi Ji-woo, Kwon Sang-woo, Kim Tae-hee, and Shin Hyun Joon.-Plot:...
; directed by Joyce E. Bernal
Joyce E. Bernal
Joyce Bernal is a film and television director in the Philippines who started as a film editor for Viva Films in 1994.Bernal is a single mother to her daughter Liam.-Filmography :...
and developed by Dode Cruz
Dode Cruz
Dode Cruz is a Filipino television writer and film writer. He is a resident writer of GMA Network.His most famous work is the critically acclaimed MariMar.- Television :...
, their third team-up after the highly-successful MariMar
Marimar
Marimar is a Mexican TV telenovela that was originally broadcast in 1994 on Televisa. Marimar is a remake of the telenovela La Venganza, which aired on Televisa in 1977 and starred Helena Rojo and Enrique Lizalde.-Plot:...
and Dyesebel
Dyesebel (TV series)
Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel is a fantasy Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network. It is an adaptation of a famous graphic novel about a mermaid created by Mars Ravelo....
.
The series premiered on September 14 and ended on December 11, 2009 in the Philippines via GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
, starring Dingdong Dantes
Dingdong Dantes
Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III, popularly known as Dingdong Dantes, is a director/actor and model, born on August 2, 1980 in Quezon City, Philippines.- Early years :...
and Rhian Ramos
Rhian Ramos
Rhian Denise Ramos Howell, who is better known by her stage name Rhian Ramos , is a Filipina actress, commercial model and singer.-Biography:...
reprising the ill-fated lovers Cholo and Jodi - originally portrayed by Kwon Sang Woo and Choi Ji Woo - with TJ Trinidad
TJ Trinidad
TJ Trinidad is a Filipino actor.Trinidad studied at the Colegio de San Agustin and at De La Salle University where he took up Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a major in Marketing Management.In 2007 Trinidad was appeared in the music video I KNow single by Yasmien Kurdi.Trinidad appeared in...
and Glaiza de Castro
Glaiza de Castro
Glaiza Galura de Castro , better known as Glaiza de Castro, is a Filipina actress and singer...
. It was aired internationally with a two-day delay on GMA Pinoy TV
GMA Pinoy TV
GMA Pinoy TV, incorporated in February 2004 by GMA Network and its subsidiaries GMA International & GMA Worldwide and launched in 2005 primarily in Japan and USA, is a 24-hour international Filipino television station. The channel is targeted towards Overseas Filipino and their families in the...
. On September 2010, the series aired in Malaysia on TV3.
Synopsis
Throughout, the years two best friends shared a life in a beach house, young Jodi Barbie FortezaBarbie Forteza
Barbara Ambas Forteza, , is a Filipina actress and commercial model. She played the young Jodi in GMA Network's remake of the Koreanovela Stairway To Heaven and Cyndi Gomez in First Time....
and young Cholo Joshua Dionisio
Joshua Dionisio
Ralph Joshua Dela Cruz Dionisio, better known as Joshua Dionisio, is a Filipino child actor working in television.Born on December 14, 1994 in Quezon City, he has a younger brother, Jacob, his co-star on Super Inggo. Joshua Dionisio began his career as a commercial model at the age of 8. He was...
have lived unsepreable as ever, both have shared the grief, the sadness, and even the meaning of life but little did the two know that they would grow apart, Jodi's father Jovan an Architect Jestoni Alarcon
Jestoni Alarcon
Jesus Antonio Pineda Alarcon , better known by his stage name Jestoni Alarcon, is a Filipino actor and politician. He was once a Antipolo City Councilor & the vice governor of Rizal Province.-Filmography:...
marries A TV and Movie actress, Maita Aragon Jean Garcia
Jean García
Jessica Maitim is a Filipina television and film actress, better known as Jean Garcia who hails from Angeles City, Pampanga.-Biography:...
. Throughout this decision new changes begin and with Cholo about to leave and continue his studies abroad beyond his mothers decision due to a scholarship, the two promise a longtime of sending notes and telling stories of each day, until upon they meet again.
But unknowingly everything is not all right Maita takes in her two children from a previous relationship before her career Young Eunice, and Young Tristan Jake Vargas although Maita, wants her children to experience a better life and give into wealth Tristan doesn't approve and falls hesitantly on Jodi who suffers from Maita, who grows hatred on her stepdaughter. All of a sudden years pass and Jodi Rhian Ramos
Rhian Ramos
Rhian Denise Ramos Howell, who is better known by her stage name Rhian Ramos , is a Filipina actress, commercial model and singer.-Biography:...
grows into a beautiful young woman who expectedly waits for Cholos arrival and the promise they have kept throughout the distance and time they have spent away from each other and then there is Eunice Glaiza de Castro
Glaiza de Castro
Glaiza Galura de Castro , better known as Glaiza de Castro, is a Filipina actress and singer...
taking in her mothers footsteps and Tristan TJ Trinidad
TJ Trinidad
TJ Trinidad is a Filipino actor.Trinidad studied at the Colegio de San Agustin and at De La Salle University where he took up Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a major in Marketing Management.In 2007 Trinidad was appeared in the music video I KNow single by Yasmien Kurdi.Trinidad appeared in...
an artist looking for a way for Jodi to be vulnerable enough to notice his love. But as Cholo Dingdong Dantes
Dingdong Dantes
Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III, popularly known as Dingdong Dantes, is a director/actor and model, born on August 2, 1980 in Quezon City, Philippines.- Early years :...
comes back happy memories come back to the two and cherishing the moment as possible Jodi is offered a proposal but before Cholo goes home to assist his last business ventures for a week Eunice strikes jealousy and causes Jodi to become part of an accident.
Cholo does not believe that Jodi's presence has left and does not exsist and with upon seeing Jodi's familiar face once more can Cholo bring back the love he once lost in someone he has onced loved and longed for who might not be the exact person is there a second chance awaiting?
Cast and characters
Main cast- Dingdong Dantes Dingdong DantesJose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III, popularly known as Dingdong Dantes, is a director/actor and model, born on August 2, 1980 in Quezon City, Philippines.- Early years :...
as Cholo Fuentebella - Rhian RamosRhian RamosRhian Denise Ramos Howell, who is better known by her stage name Rhian Ramos , is a Filipina actress, commercial model and singer.-Biography:...
as Jodi / Jenna - TJ TrinidadTJ TrinidadTJ Trinidad is a Filipino actor.Trinidad studied at the Colegio de San Agustin and at De La Salle University where he took up Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a major in Marketing Management.In 2007 Trinidad was appeared in the music video I KNow single by Yasmien Kurdi.Trinidad appeared in...
as Tristan Manansala / Charlie Matias - Glaiza de CastroGlaiza de CastroGlaiza Galura de Castro , better known as Glaiza de Castro, is a Filipina actress and singer...
as Eunice Aragon
Extended cast
- Jean GarciaJean GarcíaJessica Maitim is a Filipina television and film actress, better known as Jean Garcia who hails from Angeles City, Pampanga.-Biography:...
as Maita Aragon - Sandy AndolongSandy Andolong-Television:-Movies:-Others:-Awards and nominations:-References:*-External links:*...
as Zoila Fuentebella - Karen delos ReyesKaren delos ReyesGlamirose delos Reyes simply known as Karen delos Reyes is a Filipina actress. She is currently seen in GMA Network. She started her acting career when she joined the cast of Click on GMA Network.-Filmography:...
as Bernadette "Badet" Mallari - Jestoni AlarconJestoni AlarconJesus Antonio Pineda Alarcon , better known by his stage name Jestoni Alarcon, is a Filipino actor and politician. He was once a Antipolo City Councilor & the vice governor of Rizal Province.-Filmography:...
as Jovan Reyes - Soliman Cruz as Dindo Manansala
- Paul HolmesPaul HolmesPaul Holmes may refer to:* Paul Holmes , New Zealand radio and television broadcaster* Paul Holmes , British politician* Paul Holmes , American priest and academic...
as Mr. John - Carlo Gonzalez as Enrico Samson
- Shiela Marie Rodriguez as Alice
- Say Alonzo as Sheryl
- Nonie Buencamino as Dr. Larrazabal
Guest cast
- Joshua DionisioJoshua DionisioRalph Joshua Dela Cruz Dionisio, better known as Joshua Dionisio, is a Filipino child actor working in television.Born on December 14, 1994 in Quezon City, he has a younger brother, Jacob, his co-star on Super Inggo. Joshua Dionisio began his career as a commercial model at the age of 8. He was...
as Young Cholo - Barbie FortezaBarbie FortezaBarbara Ambas Forteza, , is a Filipina actress and commercial model. She played the young Jodi in GMA Network's remake of the Koreanovela Stairway To Heaven and Cyndi Gomez in First Time....
as Young Jodi - Jake Vargas as Young Tristan
- Jhoana Marie TanJhoana Marie TanJhoanna Marie Ramilo Tan is a Filipina Teen actress. She played the role of young Eunice in GMA Network's remake of the Koreanovela Stairway To Heaven.-Television:-Other television guestings:...
as Young Eunice
DVD release
Due to its popularity and reaching success in Philippines and globally, it was released on January 2010, on DVD with all complete episodes in 6 Volumes. The series was released onto DVD-format by GMA RecordsGMA Records
GMA Records, created in the last quarter of 2003, is a records company that releases music albums, and many of the albums have been platinum and gold record award albums. In 2005 GMA Records released a film titled "Let the Love Begin" on DVD and VCD, and when that was such a success they succeeded...
.
Awards
- It was nominated in the 37th Guillermo Mendoza Awards as "Favorite Television Drama" along with Tayong Dalawa, Tanging Yaman, Katorse, Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang, and Dahil May Isang Ikaw.
- On July 2010, in the issue of Starstudio (ABS-CBN), Jean Garcia became a runner-up in the survey with other female celebrities in the Stylish Kontrabida's (Anatagonist's) alongside Agot Isidro and Mylene Dizon.
- In the recent 23rd annual PMPC Star Awards for Television, Dingdong Dantes won Best Actor in a primetime series for Stairway To Heaven. He also bagged the Best Actor award in the Asian Television Awards for his role as Cholo Fuentebella.
See also
- List of shows previously aired by GMA Network
- Stairway to Heaven (TV series)Stairway to Heaven (TV series)Stairway to Heaven is a South Korean television drama series broadcast by SBS between late 2003 and early 2004. It stars Choi Ji-woo, Kwon Sang-woo, Kim Tae-hee, and Shin Hyun Joon.-Plot:...