''Stairway to Heaven'' is a 2009

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 "''telebi ...

romance series broadcast by

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. 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 Mac C. Alejandre (born December 8, 1972) is a Filipino film and television director, as well as the head of The 5 Network's artist management division "Talent5" ( a/k/a TV5 Talent Center). Filmography Television * '' For Love or Money'' (2013 ...

, it stars

Dingdong Dantes Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III (born August 2, 1980), professionally known as Dingdong Dantes (), is a Filipino actor, television presenter, dancer, commercial model and film producer who is currently working as an employment contract, ...

and

Rhian Ramos Rhian Denise Ramos Howell (; born October 3, 1990), professionally known as Rhian Ramos, is a Filipino actress, commercial model, singer, host and race car driver. She is an exclusive talent of GMA Network Career Ramos started working in co ...

. It premiered on September 14, 2009, on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''

Adik Sa'Yo ''Adik Sa'Yo'' (International title: ''Love Games'' / ) is a 2009 Philippine television drama romantic comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Joel Lamangan and Lore Reyes, it stars Jolina Magdangal, Jennica Garcia, Dennis Trillo ...

''. The series concluded on December 11, 2009, with a total of 65 episodes. The series was released on

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by GMA Home Video and is streaming online on

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Cast and characters

;Lead cast *

as Pocholo "Cholo" Fuentebella *

as Jodi Reyes-Fuentebella / Jenna Cruz ;Supporting cast *

TJ Trinidad Raul Fenstad "TJ" Trinidad Jr. (born January 22, 1976) is a Filipino actor. Filmography Film Television Theater Awards and nominations References External links * 1976 births Living people Filipino male television actors Male ...

as Tristan Aragon / Charlie Matias *

Glaiza de Castro Glaiza Castro Galura-Rainey (born January 21, 1988), known by her stage name Glaiza de Castro, is a Filipino actress, recording artist and advocate. She is recognized as the industry's "''Drama Royalty''" for her acting prowess and versatility ...

as Eunice Aragon *

Sandy Andolong Melisande "Sandy" Andolong-de Leon (born Melisande Pinga Andolong; January 16, 1959) is a Filipino actress and producer, where she is mostly seen on GMA Network. She has also been currently seen on ABS-CBN TV programs. Personal life Sandy An ...

as Zoila Fuentebella *

Jestoni Alarcon Anthony Jesus Pineda Alarcon, known professionally as Jestoni Alarcon, is a Filipino actor and politician. He was served as a councilor in Antipolo from 2001 to 2004 and as the vice governor of Rizal Province from 2004 to 2007. In 2013, he won a ...

as Jovan Reyes *

Jean Garcia Jessica Anne Rodriguez Maitim (born August 22, 1969), better known as Jean Garcia (), is a Filipino television and film actress, who hails from Angeles City. She is best known for her role as Madam Claudia Buenavista in the original version o ...

as Maita Aragon-Reyes * Soliman Cruz as Dindo Aragon *

Karen delos Reyes Karen delos Reyes (born Glomirose Anarna delos Reyes on September 29, 1984) is a Filipina actress and comedian of GMA Network. Karen became famous because of the McDonald's ad. She started her acting career when she joined the cast of '' Click'' ...

as Bernadette "Badet" Mallari * Carlo Gonzalez as Enrico * Paul Holmes as John * Say Alonzo as Sheryl * Ricci Chan as Giorgio ;Guest cast *

Joshua Dionisio Ralph Joshua Dela Cruz Dionisio (born December 14, 1994 in Quezon City) is a former Filipino actor. He is best known for his role as Ken Pamintuan in ''Super Inggo'' and the young Cholo in the Philippine remake of '' Stairway to Heaven''. Early l ...

as young Cholo *

Barbie Forteza Barbara Ambas Forteza (born July 31, 1997), professionally known as Barbie Forteza (), is a Filipino actress, comedian, dancer, singer, host, and vlogger. She is the recipient of several accolades, including both international and local award ...

as young Jodi * Jhake Vargas as young Tristan *

Jhoana Marie Tan Jhoanna Marie Ramilo Tan (born October 9, 1993) is a Filipino actress and politician. She is known for portraying the role of young Eunice in GMA Network's remake of the 2003 Korean drama ''Stairway to Heaven''. Recently in 2018, after a sh ...

as young Eunice * Mosang as Violet *

Nonie Buencamino Anthony Buencamino (born November 28, 1966), professionally known as Nonie Buencamino, is a Filipino character actor known for his theater work. He is strongly associated with Philippine New Wave Cinema, playing roles such as Mayor Bartolome in J ...

as Rodolfo

Ratings

According to

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' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of ''Stairway to Heaven'' earned a 33.5% rating. While the final episode scored a 30.7% rating.

Accolades

References

External links

* * 2009 Philippine television series debuts 2009 Philippine television series endings Filipino-language television shows GMA Network drama series Philippine romance television series Philippine television series based on South Korean television series Television shows set in the Philippines {{Philippines-tv-prog-stub