''Growing Up'' is a
Philippine television drama
Philippine television drama, also known as ''teleserye'', Filipino telenovelas or P-drama, is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. ''Teleserye'' is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "''telebis ...
series broadcast by
GMA Network
GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (f ...
. The series served as a sequel to the Philippine television series ''
T.G.I.S.'' Directed by
Mark A. Reyes
Marciano Antonio "Mark" Reyes V is a Filipino film director, television director, music video director and film writer known for his multi-stranded storylines. He is a resident director and writer of GMA Network.
His work include the film ''Mome ...
, it stars
Angelu de Leon
Maria Luisa Angela Martinez de Leon-Rivera (born August 22, 1979), better known as Angelu de Leon, is a Filipino actress and politician.
Early and personal life
Angelu de Leon is the youngest daughter of Luis and Flora de Leon. She attended St ...
,
Bobby Andrews
Robert Riu Andrews (born November 30, 1976), popularly known as Bobby Andrews, is a Filipino actor, TV host and former matinee idol. Starting out as a commercial model, he rose to fame when he teamed up with Angelu de Leon in the famous teen-o ...
and
Onemig Bondoc
Juan Miguel Rivera Bondoc (born May 12, 1977), professionally known as Onemig Bondoc, is a Filipino actor and television host. He was known for his roles in shows like '' T.G.I.S.'' and its spin-off '' Growing Up'' shown on GMA Network. He later ...
. It premiered on June 2, 1997. The series concluded on February 12, 1999 with a total of 88 episodes.
Cast and characters
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Angelu de Leon
Maria Luisa Angela Martinez de Leon-Rivera (born August 22, 1979), better known as Angelu de Leon, is a Filipino actress and politician.
Early and personal life
Angelu de Leon is the youngest daughter of Luis and Flora de Leon. She attended St ...
as Ma. Patrice "Peachy" Real
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Bobby Andrews
Robert Riu Andrews (born November 30, 1976), popularly known as Bobby Andrews, is a Filipino actor, TV host and former matinee idol. Starting out as a commercial model, he rose to fame when he teamed up with Angelu de Leon in the famous teen-o ...
as Joaquin "Wacks" Torres III
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Onemig Bondoc
Juan Miguel Rivera Bondoc (born May 12, 1977), professionally known as Onemig Bondoc, is a Filipino actor and television host. He was known for his roles in shows like '' T.G.I.S.'' and its spin-off '' Growing Up'' shown on GMA Network. He later ...
as Jose Mari "JM" Rodriguez
* Red Sternberg as Francisco Martin "Kiko" Arboleda de Dios
* Michael Flores as Miguel "Mickey" Ledesma
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Donna Cruz as Stephanie Enriquez
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Jake Roxas as Noel Sta. Maria
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Raven Villanueva
Raven Villanueva (born October 7, 1979) is a Filipina actress in movies and television shows in the Philippines.
Career
Villanueva played as Cris in T.G.I.S. (''Thank God It's Sabado''), youth-oriented drama series aired on GMA Network from 19 ...
as Cristina "Cris" de Guzman
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Rica Peralejo
Rica Peralejo (; born March 7, 1981) is a Filipina former actress, singer, and television host.
Career Television
Peralejo started out as a child star and was part of ABS-CBN's popular youth oriented variety show '' Ang TV''. Peralejo appear ...
as Michelle "Mitch" Ferrer
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Ciara Sotto as Regina "Rain" Abrera
* Mariel Lopez as Angel Buena
* Diego Castro as Anton Villanueva
* Bernadette Allyson as Beatrice Santillan
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Ryan Eigenmann
Ryan Richard Alatiit Eigenmann (; born July 22, 1977) is a Filipino actor.
Early life
Ryan Richard Alatiit Eigenmann was born on July 22, 1977. He is one of the third generation of the Mesa-Gil clan of actors. His grandparents are musician Edd ...
as Iñigo Escaler Torres
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Lindsay Custodio
Lindsay Custodio-Cale (born 22 October 1978) is a Filipino actress and singer.
Career
Custodio was cast in the youth-oriented variety show “Ang TV.” in 1992.
In 1995, she was cast in the romantic dance film '' Hataw Na''.
Custodio appea ...
as Melissa Valenzuela
References
External links
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1997 Philippine television series debuts
1999 Philippine television series endings
Filipino-language television shows
GMA Network drama series
Philippine teen drama television series
Television series about teenagers
Television series by Viva Television
Television shows set in Manila
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