Growing Up is a Philippine television teen sitcom series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is a revival of a 1997 series of the same name that ran on GMA Network from June 2, 1997 to February 12, 1999. Directed by Lino Cayetano, it stars Kathryn Bernardo, Julia Montes, Diego Loyzaga, and Daniel Padilla. It premiered on September 4, 2011 on the network's Yes Weekend line up. The show concluded on February 12, 2012, with a total of 24 episodes.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.
Premise Childhood best friends Ella and Tammy rally their group of friends to enter local community contests and win prize money for their beloved teacher, Ms. Lisa Ortega, who is battling a serious illness. As they compete to save her life, the teenagers face their own personal challenges and heartbreaks. Through the highs and lows, this tight-knit barkada learns what it truly means to grow up, transforming their dreams, friendships, and perspective on love.
Cast and characters
Lead cast Kathryn Bernardo as Mikaella "Ella" Dimalanta Julia Montes as Samantha "Tammy" Magtoto Daniel Padilla as Peter Romnick "Patrick" Rivero Diego Loyzaga as Ejay Edison "Jason" Rivero Supporting cast Yen Santos as Cassandra "Cassie" Montenegro Neil Coleta as Christian Mico "Tikoy" Navarro Kiray Celis as Brigette Honey "Britney" Gunay EJ Jallorina as William Kingston "Winston" del Rosario Maricar Reyes as Lisa Ortega Ron Morales as James Reyes Angel Jacob as Isabelle Dimalanta Jeffrey Santos as Henry Jenny Miller as Stella Gerald Madrid as John Tess Antonio as Mrs. Gunay Roden Araneta as Mr. Gunay Jong Cuenco as Mr. del Rosario Piero Vergara as Richard Tippy Dos Santos as Michelle Jovit Baldivino as Brando Special participation Coco Martin as Asiong
Ratings According to Kantar Media/TNS National Household Ratings, the pilot episode of Growing Up earned a 12.3% rating. The final episode based on the overnight ratings of AGB Nielsen Philippines, received a 3.8% rating.
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