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Author: Bong De Leon
Column: Check It Out

STAIRWAY To Heaven has become one of the most durable, highly acclaimed Koreanovela shown in many countries, including the Philippines. The story continues and for those who missed it, they get a chance see it, in Filipino version yet.

Last Monday night, GMA7 treated the entertainment press with a lavish production to introduce the stars in its Filipino adaptation. A real carousel was installed inside GMA's Studio 7 used as backdrop for the theater-like performance of the excerpts from the show, which we think was far better than some Broadway shows. After the stage presentation, Regine Velasquez sang the theme song. Then the stars reappeared riding the carousel and were presented to the press.

The introduction started with the young stars who played the young lead characters from Joshua Dionisio as young Cholo, Barbie Forteza as young Jodi, Joana Marie Tan as young Eunice and Jhake Vargas as young Tristan.

Then it was the supporting stars' turn to meet the press. Sandy Andolong has a special role, along with Karen de los Reyes, British actor Paul Holme and Soliman Cruz while Jean Garcia plays the mean stepmother. Jestoni Alarcon who plays Jodi's father wasn't able to come to the affair.

Of course, the four major stars get the important last introduction: Glaiza de Castro plays Eunice, TJ Trinidad plays Tristan, and Dingdong Dantes as Cholo while Rhian Ramos gets her biggest break as Jodi.

Stairway to Heaven the Filipinized version is handled by three competent directors, Bb. Joyce Bernal, Mac Alejandre and Andoy Ranay. A few nights ago, it was premiered to a packed crowd at SM cinemas. It hits Philippine TV on Monday, September 14 on GMA7.

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Source: People's Journal