Destiny Rose

{{Short description|Philippine television drama series}} {{Use Philippine English|date=May 2026}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2026}} {{Infobox television | image = Destiny Rose title card.jpg | alt = An image of a flower, over a light gold background. The series title is displayed on the center of the image. | caption = Title card | genre = Drama | creator = {{Plainlist| * Kutz Enriquez * Wiro Michael Ladera}} | writer = {{Plainlist| * Luningning Interino-Ribay * Christine Novicio * Kenneth Enriquez * Wiro Michael Ladera}} | director = {{Plainlist| * Don Michael Perez * Jun Lana * Gina Alajar}} | creative_director = Roy Iglesias | starring = Ken Chan | open_theme = "Ako'y Mahalin" by Maricris Garcia | country = Philippines | language = Tagalog | num_episodes = 130 | list_episodes = List of Destiny Rose episodes | executive_producer = Joy Lumboy-Pili | cinematography = Carlo Montano | editor = {{Plainlist| * Benedict Lavastido * Robert Ryan Reyes}} | camera = Multiple-camera setup | runtime = 23–30 minutes | company = GMA Entertainment TV | network = GMA Network | first_aired = {{Start date|2015|9|14}} | last_aired = {{End date|2016|3|11}} }}

'''''Destiny Rose''''' is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Don Michael Perez, it stars Ken Chan in the title role. It premiered on September 14, 2015 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up. The series concluded on March 11, 2016 with a total of 130 episodes.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGRhcC_vtOraOspxOoXTAuo4ygRoMxc_k |title=''Destiny Rose'' (Full Episodes) - YouTube |website=YouTube |access-date=February 16, 2018}}</ref>

==Premise== Joey Flores-Vegara is a woman trapped in a man's body who dreams and hopes to be the best for her parents. She struggles in life yet continues to be patient and understanding. Joey becomes a stronger person in her new life as Destiny Rose as she faces more challenges in her journey to becoming a renowned writer and a full-fledged woman.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/destiny_rose/about/ |title=About ''Destiny Rose'' |website=GMA Network |access-date=July 8, 2018}}</ref>

==Cast and characters==  ;Lead cast * Ken Chan as Joselito "Joey" Flores Vergara Jr. / Destiny Rose Vergara-Antonioni<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/533435/gaganap-na-bidang-transwoman-sa-kapuso-series-na-destiny-rose-napili-na/story/ |title=Gaganap na bidang transwoman sa Kapuso series na ''Destiny Rose'', napili na |date=August 18, 2015 |website=GMA Network |access-date=September 23, 2025}}</ref>

;Supporting cast {{Div col}} * Fabio Ide as Gabriele Antonioni * Manilyn Reynes as Daisy Flores-Vergara * Michael De Mesa as Rosauro Armani Vitto * Katrina Halili as Jasmine Vergara Flores * Sheena Halili as April Rose Flores Vergara * Jackie Lou Blanco as Maria Dahlia Vergara Flores<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/28994/jackie-lou-blanco-i-really-cannot-imagine-myself-being-with-another-network |title=Jackie Lou Blanco: "I really cannot imagine myself being with another network." |author=Anarcon, James Patrick |date=January 2, 2019 |website=PEP |access-date=April 9, 2024}}</ref> * Jeric Gonzales as Vince * Joko Diaz as Joselito "Lito" Vergara Sr. * Irma Adlawan as Bethilda Vitto-Jacobs * JC Tiuseco as Lance * Ken Alfonso as Aris {{Div col end}}

;Guest cast {{Div col}} * Melissa Mendez as Yvonne Antonioni * Kate Valdez as Violet Vitto Jacobs * Sig Aldeen as Mario Capello * Bryan Benedict as Stephen * Tony Lapeña as Elvie * Rene Salud as Salvatore * Lander Vera Perez as Hector Tobias * Mimi Juareza as Lady Edelweiss * Tonio Quiazon as Anton * Miggs Cuaderno as younger Joey * Ar Angel Aviles as younger April * Milkcah Wynne Nacion as younger Jasmine * Andrea Torres as herself * Mike Tan as himself * Yasmien Kurdi as herself {{Div col end}}

==Production== Principal photography concluded on March 2, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/destiny_rose/21840/ken-chan-gets-emotional-over-last-taping-day-of-destiny-rose/story |title=Ken Chan gets emotional over last taping day of ''Destiny Rose'' |author=Caligan, Michelle |date=March 2, 2016 |website=GMA Network |access-date=June 1, 2025}}</ref>

==Ratings== According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of ''Destiny Rose'' earned a 14.8% rating.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/20408/agb-nielsen-mega-manila-ratings-sept-14-18-2015-my-faithful-husband-beats-otwol-twice-its-showtime-g |title=AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Ratings (Sept 14-18, 2015): ''My Faithful Husband'' beats ''OTWOL'' twice; ''It's Showtime'' gets double-digit ratings with Pastillas Girl |author=Ching, Mark Angelo |date=September 22, 2015 |website=PEP |access-date=September 2, 2024}}</ref> The final episode scored a 17.2% rating.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/25268/agb-10-top-rating-pilot-and-finale-daytime-shows-in-2016 |title=AGB: 10 Top-rating Pilot and Finale Daytime episodes in 2016 |author1=Anarcon, James Patrick |author2=Ching, Mark Angelo |date=January 1, 2017 |website=PEP |access-date=September 4, 2025}}</ref>

==Accolades== {| class="wikitable" |+ Accolades received by ''Destiny Rose'' ! Year ! Award ! Category ! Recipient ! Result ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- | rowspan=4 | 2016 | Box Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Male Star | Ken Chan | {{Won}} | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/21669/aldub-and-other-kapuso-celebs-dominate-the-2016-box-office-entertainment-awards/story |title=AlDub and other Kapuso celebs dominate the 2016 Box Office Entertainment Awards |author=Acar, Aedrianne |date=February 22, 2016 |website=GMA Network |access-date=September 4, 2025}}</ref> |- | rowspan=3 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Daytime Drama Series | ''Destiny Rose'' | {{Nominated}} | rowspan=3 | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/150088-winners-pmpc-star-awards-2016-television/ |title=List: Winners, PMPC Star Awards 2016 – television |date=October 10, 2016 |website=Rappler |access-date=April 24, 2020}}</ref> |- | Best Drama Actor | Ken Chan | {{Nominated}} |- | Best Drama Supporting Actress | Manilyn Reynes | {{Nominated}} |}

==References== {{Reflist}}

==External links== * {{Official website|https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/destiny_rose}} * {{IMDb title|5525758}}

Category:2015 Philippine television series debuts Category:2016 Philippine television series endings Category:2010s LGBTQ-related drama television series Category:Filipino-language television shows Category:GMA Network drama series Category:Philippine LGBTQ-related television shows Category:Television shows set in the Philippines Category:Transgender-related television shows