Stairway to Heaven (Philippine TV series)

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.

Stairway to Heaven
Title card
Genre	Romantic drama
Based on	Stairway to Heaven (2003) by Park Hye-kyung
Developed by	Dode Cruz
Written by	Dode Cruz Suzette Doctolero Des Garbes-Severino Denoy Navarro-Punio
Directed by	Joyce E. Bernal Andoy Ranay[1] Mac Alejandre
Starring	Dingdong Dantes Rhian Ramos
Theme music composer	Romer Timberza Elmer Blancaflor Richard Gonzales
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)
Production
Executive producer	Joseph Buncalan
Production locations	Metro Manila, Philippines Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines Enchanted Kingdom, Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	18–38 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	September 14 (2009-09-14) – December 11, 2009 (2009-12-11)

The series was released on DVD by GMA Home Video^[3] and is streaming online on YouTube.^[4]

Cast and characters

Cast

Dingdong Dantes

Glaiza de Castro

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

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.^[9]

Production

Principal photography commenced on August 17, 2009.^[10]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Stairway to Heaven earned a 33.5% rating.^[11] The final episode scored a 30.7% rating.^[12]

Accolades

Accolades received by Stairway to Heaven

Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2010	Asian Television Awards	Best Actor	Dingdong Dantes	Nominated	[13]
	37th Guillermo Mendoza Awards	Favorite Television Drama	Stairway to Heaven	Nominated
	24th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Actor	Dingdong Dantes	Won	[14]

References

1. Calderon, Nora (September 11, 2009). "Stairway to Heaven will air pilot episode on September 14". PEP. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
2. "Lavish presentation". Journal. August 6, 2020.
3. "Stairway to Heaven, Adik Sa 'Yo out on DVD". The Philippine Star. March 22, 2010. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
4. "Stairway to Heaven | Full Episodes - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
5. Garcia, Rose (September 7, 2009). "Dingdong Dantes feels optimistic that people will support his first soap with Rhian Ramos". PEP. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
6. Mendoza, Ruel J. (August 19, 2009). "Glaiza de Castro considers Stairway To Heaven her biggest project to date". PEP. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
7. Anarcon, James Patrick (January 11, 2022). "Click Batch 2: Where are they now?". PEP. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
8. "Child stars who will play little Cholo, little Jodi introduced". GMA Network.
9. Calderon, Ricky L. (September 11, 2009). "Dingdong Dantes defends Rhian Ramos". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
10. Miralles, Nitz (August 8, 2009). "Dingdong at Rhian sure na". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
11. 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 September 1, 2024.
12. 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 September 1, 2024.
13. Alvarez, Trish (November 16, 2010). "Dingdong Dantes nominated as Best Actor at 15th Asian Television Awards". PEP. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
14. Reyes, William R. (October 25, 2010). "24th Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved May 2, 2020.

External links

• Official website
• Stairway to Heaven at IMDb