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.
Contents
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.