GMA-7 has unveiled the cast of characters that will give life to the much-awaited Pinoy Version of Stairway to heaven starring Dingdong Dantes and Rhian Ramos.

Dingdong Dantes as Cholo
Rhian Ramos as Jodie
Glaiza de Castro as Eunice
TJ Trinidad as Tristan
Jean Garcia as Maita
Sandy Andolong
Jestoni Alarcon as Architect Joven
Karen delos Reyes as Sherryn
Barbi Forteza as Young Jodie
Jhake Vargas as Young Tristan
Joshua Dionisio as Young Cholo
Anne Lazaro as Young Eunice
Say Alonzo as Maya
Bianca Manalo
Marco Alcaraz
Jacklyn Jose
Maxene Magalona

Stairway to Heaven premieres this coming September 14, on GMA Telebabad.

KC Concepcion is on the latest cover of Metro Magazine’s September issue. She will be seen in a primetime series with Piolo Pascual in Lovers In Paris this coming September 28. Metro’s fashion issue this month will also feature the country’s 20 Fashion icons. Grab a copy of Metro magazine,now available at your favorite bookstores and magazine stands nationwide.

Pinoy Big Brother takes another journey as it opens new opportunities for almost 57,824 auditioners aspiring to be the new housemate of this year’s Pinoy Big Brother Double-up. Big Brother has already chosen 50 possible housemates for this season as they came all the way from different parts of the country. This would be very exciting as this season has a lot of surprises and twists. Mariel Rodriguez, Toni Gonzaga and Bianca Gonzales reprises their role as the hosts of this show. For updates, just log on to http://pbbdoubleup.blogspot.com. Pinoy Big Brother Double Up premieres this coming October. Watch out for it!

Comedian Ryan Yllana, co-host of Joey’s Quirky World and brother of Jomari and Anjo auditioned for ” The Biggest Loser ” Asian Edition. Ryan officially weighed 357 pounds during the audition, felt nervous and even threatened by other bigger would-be contestants. Produced by Imagine Omnimedia for Hallmark Channel, “The Biggest Loser” auditions were held at four selected countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. According to Fitness First Phils. country manager Mark Ellis, only 30 would be chosen to be a part of the Asian debut of the reality show where shooting and a diet-and-exercise program will be from October to January next year.

Rumors have been spreadout that Claudine Barreto will be transferring to GMA-7 because of some problems cropped up in the planning stage of her teleserye with elder sister Gretchen. But according to a network insider, it confirmed that Claudine would still remain as a Kapamilya. Meanwhile, her sister Gretchen is now on her way to a series of workshops in preparation for their upcoming series together, watch out for it!

Another Koreanovela is set to capture our hearts as GMA-7 introduces ” Shining Inheritance “. A story of a modern-day cinderella that stars Han Hyo Joo, Lee Seung Ki, Bae Soo Bin and Moon Chae Won. Premieres August 31, replacing Cruel Love, on GMA-7.

John Pratts topbills in the upcoming comedy series ” Moomoo and Me ” with BJ Forbes. It is a story of a ghost named Oscar, who is searching for a family. Incidentally, Junjun ( played by BJ ) will saw him until they became friends. Together, they will solve the mysteries that happens to their village. Other cast includes Yayo Aguila, William Martinez, Saab Magalona, IC Mendoza, Tia Pusit, Celine Lim, Empoy, Benjie Felipe and Paul Salas. Directed by Soxie Topacio, “Moomoo and Me ” premieres September 10, 8pm on TV5.

The much awaited sitcom of People’s Champ Manny Pacquiao is about to come your way this Sunday, August 23. It also stars Marian Rivera as his leading lady. The launched was made yesterday in SOP as part of their grand welcome for the newest show in GMA-7. Show Me Manny will air every Sundays after All Star K.

Model and Actor Jason Abalos is now on his new project with ABS-CBN entitled, ” Nagsimula sa Puso “. He will be paired with Maja Salvador in the upcoming series. Considered as one of the most promising actors of today, Jason is very thankful to ABS-CBN and Star Magic for entrusting him with good projects over the years, and with that, he’s ready to face the challenge and give his best for the project. They were about to begin taping soon.

Eda Nolan, the former Let’s Go mainstay and Star Magic artist resumes her acting career through a new series, ” Katorse “. She will be playing Erich close friend in the series. She also said that she can relate to Erich’s role as a teenage mother as Eda got pregnant at the age of 17 with Starstruck 3 first Prince Gian Carlos. Right now, she was very happy to be back again in showbiz that she missed after giving birth. See more of Eda’s acting stint as ” Katorse ‘ premieres on August 24.

The reality Celebrity singing contest is now on its 3rd Season hosted by singer-comedian Ogie Alcasid and Asia’s Songbird, Regine Velasquez. Past winners of the said competition were Tessa Prieto – Valdez and MMDA Chairman Bayani Fernando. Produced by Fremantle Media and Simon Cowell, It will be aired on August 29 after Pinoy Records. Find out who will be among the celebrities will emerge as the new Celebrity Duets Season 3 winner!

Controversial Actress Cristine Reyes is now back in her new series in ABS-CBN via Your Song Presents, ” Babalik Kang Muli “. She will be joined by Jackylyn Jose who plays her mother in the weekend series. Other casts includes Allesandra de Rossi, Joross Gamboa and Mark Abaya. Get to see more of this heartwarming episode of Your Song Presents starting August 23, after ASAP 09′.

Another ABS-CBN Primetime series is about to come your way as Kristine Hermosa and Jericho Rosales goes back to primetime. Dahil May Isang Ikaw is another hit Drama series that will surely catch the hearts of it viewers. This coming August 24 marks its premiere. Other cast includes the most sought after actors and actresses of the industry like Lorna Tolentino, John Estrada, Gabby Concepcion, Chinchin Gutierrez, Sid Lucero, and Karylle. Watch out for It!

ABS-CBN is about to remake another Mexican Telenovela, Rubi. It is a story of an ambitious girl who will do anything to get what she wants. Casted by Mexican stars Bárbara Mori, Eduardo Santamarina and Jacqueline Bracamontes. It was aired in ABS-CBN on 2004-2005. Angelica Panganiban will be playing the lead role of Rubi while Jake Cuenca plays Alejandro and Shaina Magdayao as Maribel. Watch out for this exciting new series only at ABS-CBN.

Glaiza de Castro was reportedly playing the role of the much awaited Pinoy version of Stairway to Heaven starring Dingdong Dantes and Rhian Ramos. Glaiza has been a very effective kontrabida in her afternoon series, Kung Aagawin mo man ang lahat sa Akin and it was really an honor for her to be play the said role. She also promised that she will give her best to portray Eunice as she will be watching the previous episodes of Stairway to Heaven.