Growing Up (1997 Philippine TV series)
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| Growing Up | |
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| File:Growinguptitlescreen.jpg Title card showing main cast | |
| Genre | Teen drama |
| Created by | GMA Network VIVA Television |
| Developed by | Kit Villanueva-Langit |
| Directed by | Mark Reyes Dominic Zapata (associate director) |
| Starring | Angelu de Leon Bobby Andrews Raven Villanueva Michael Flores Red Sternberg Onemig Bondoc Rica Peralejo Ciara Sotto Jake Roxas |
| Opening theme | "Dyslexic Heart" by Paul Westerberg "Walking On Sunshine" by Katrina and the Waves "Build Me Up, Buttercup" by The Foundations |
| Composer | Paul Westerberg |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original languages | Filipino, Tagalog, English |
| No. of episodes | 88 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Neil del Rosario |
| Producer | Leny C. Parto |
| Production locations | Manila, Philippines |
| Cinematography | Monino Duque Jay Linao |
| Running time | 1 hour |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | June 2, 1997 – February 12, 1999 |
| Related | |
| T.G.I.S. | |
Growing Up is a Filipino youth-oriented series aired on GMA Network from June 2, 1997 to February 12, 1999. Produced by GMA Network and VIVA Television, the show aired every Friday as a primetime drama series, which serves as a sequel to TGIS. The show was reaired in GMA7's late weeknight/early morning block from 2000 to 2001 as part of the network's 50th anniversary celebrations.
Premise
The cast of the original TGIS show are depicted as having moved on from high school to college and encounter more serious challenges in their lives.
Cast of characters
- Angelu de leon - Ma. Patrice "Peachy" Real
- Bobby Andrews - Joaquin "Wacks" Torres III
- Red Sternberg - Francisco Martin "Kiko" Arboleda de Dios
- Michael Flores - Miguel "Mickey" Ledesma
- Onemig Bondoc - Jose Mari "JM" Rodriguez
- Donna Cruz - Stephanie Enriquez
- Rica Peralejo - Michelle "Mitch" Ferrer
- Raven Villanueva - Cristina "Cris" de Guzman
- Diego Castro - Anthon Legaspi
- Bernadette Allyson - Beatrice Santillan
- Jake Roxas - Noel Sta. Maria
- Ryan Eigenmann- Inigo Duque Escaler
- Mariel Lopez - Angel Buena
- Lindsay Custodio - Melissa
- Ciara Sotto - Regina "Rain" Abrera
Production team
- Director: Mark Reyes
- In-charge of Production: Leny C. Parto
- Supervising Producer: Veronique del Rosario-Corpuz
- Executive Producer: Neil del Rosario
- 2nd Unit Director: Dominic Zapata
- Head Writer: Kit Villanueva Langit
- Asst. Director: Aya Topacio
- Production Designer: Danny Jota
- Lighting Director: Monino Duque and Jay Linao
See also
- List of shows previously aired by GMA Network
- GMA Network
- T.G.I.S. (Thank God It's Sabado)
- Click
- Reel Love: Tween Hearts
- Tween Academy: Class of 2012
- Teen Gen