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*The Half Sisters*
The Half Sisters
	Title card
Genre	Drama
Created by	Dode Cruz
Developed by	Luningning Ribay
Written by	Luningning Interino-Ribay; Gilda Olvidado-Marcelino; Christine Badillo-Novicio; Jonathan Cruz;
Directed by	Mark Reyes V (2014–15); Gina Alajar (2015–16);
Creative director	Jun Lana
Starring	Barbie Forteza; Thea Tolentino;
Narrated by	Barbie Forteza as Diana; Thea Tolentino as Ashley;
Theme music composer	Tata Betita
Opening theme	"Ibibigay Ko ang Lahat" by Maricris Garcia
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	418 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer	Winnie Hollis-Reyes
Production locations	Metro Manila, Philippines
Editors	Jennalyn Sablaya; Paolo Mendoza; Gervic Estella;
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	18–30 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	June 9, 2014 –; January 15, 2016

The Half Sisters is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark A. Reyes, it stars Barbie Forteza and Thea Tolentino both in the title roles. It premiered on June 9, 2014, on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing Villa Quintana. The series concluded on January 15, 2016, with a total of 418 episodes. It was replaced by Wish I May in its timeslot.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[1]

Cast and characters edit

Cast

Barbie Forteza

Ruru Madrid

Sanya Lopez

Eddie Garcia

Lead cast

Barbie Forteza as Diana M. Valdicanas^[2]
Thea Tolentino as Ashley "Ash" M. Alcantara

Supporting cast

Jean Garcia as Karina "Rina" Mercado-Alcantara / Alexa Valdicanas^[3]
Jomari Yllana as Benjamin "Benjie" Valdicanas
Ryan Eigenmann as Alfred Alcantara
Andre Paras as Bradley Castillo
Derrick Monasterio as Sebastian "Baste" Castillo-Torres
Mel Martinez as Venus Mercado

Guest cast

Carmen Soriano as Lupita Valdicañas
Pinky Marquez as Cleo Castillo
JC Tiuseco as Carl Domingo
Carlo Gonzales as Paulo Zulueta
Cherie Gil as Magnolia McBride
Ruru Madrid as Joaquin Castillo
Vaness del Moral as Jackie Perez-Alcantara / Estrella Liwanag
Pancho Magno as Juancho Rodriguez
Jak Roberto as Ambo
Sanya Lopez as Lorna
Buboy Villar as Marlon
Gloria Romero as Elizabeth McBride
Eddie Garcia as Eduardo Guevarra-McBride^[4]
Gwen Zamora as Abigail McBride
Aljur Abrenica as Malcolm Angeles
Edwin Reyes as Rafael Castillo
Benjie Paras as Peter
Gardo Versoza as Santi Abbarientos
Elle Ramirez as Ericka Abbarientos
Eula Valdez as Ysabel Zuñiga-Valdicañas
Shyr Valdez as Cynthia
Chanda Romero as Cielo
Luz Valdez as Magda
Juancho Trivino as Charles
Winwyn Marquez as Vanessa Rodriguez
Aifha Medina as Tanya
Archie Adamos as Ruben

Production edit

Principal photography commenced on May 12, 2014.^[5] Filming concluded on January 8, 2016.^[6] The series was extended until January 15, 2016.^[7]

Ratings edit

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of The Half Sisters earned an 11.5% rating.^[8] While the final episode scored a 23.2% rating.^[9] The series had its highest rating on November 28, 2014, with a 25.6% rating.^[10]

Accolades edit

Accolades received by *The Half Sisters*
Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2014	28th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Daytime Drama Series	The Half Sisters	Nominated	^[11]
2014	28th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best New Male TV Personality	Andre Paras	Nominated	^[11]
2015	ENPRESS Golden Screen Television Awards	Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor	Andre Paras	Won	^[12]
	29th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Daytime Drama Series	The Half Sisters	Won	^[13]
	29th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Supporting Actress	Jean Garcia	Nominated	^[13]
2016	2016 Box Office Entertainment Awards	Most Popular Daytime Drama	The Half Sisters	Won	^[14]
2016	2016 Box Office Entertainment Awards	Most Promising Love Team on TV	Andre Paras, Barbie Forteza	Won	^[14]

Legacy edit

Actor Andre Paras appeared in the 2015 Philippine television romantic comedy drama series Let the Love Begin in a guest role, portraying the same character he played in The Half Sisters.^[15]

References edit

^ "The Half Sisters Full Episodes Super Stream - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
^ Estoista-Koo, Kaye (October 13, 2014). "Barbie Forteza reveals The Half Sisters extended until 2015; enjoys playing a "b*tch" in Kpop-themed movie". PEP. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
^ Acar, Aedrianne (January 29, 2015). "Bakbakang Eula Valdez at Jean Garcia, abangan sa The Half Sisters". GMA Network. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
^ Anarcon, James Patrick (June 21, 2019). "Eddie Garcia: Award-winning movies & TV shows over 7 decades". PEP. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
^ "The Half Sisters hold their last taping day". GMA Network. January 8, 2016. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
^ "Barbie Forteza, pinigilang umiyak sa last taping day ng The Half Sisters". GMA Network. January 11, 2016. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
^ Anarcon, James Patrick. "Barbie Thea Starrer, The Half Sisters, Extended Until Jan 2016". PEP. Archived from the original on October 21, 2015. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
^ Ching, Mark Angelo (June 23, 2014). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (June 7-13, 2014): The Legal Wife makes ratings history in 2014; The Half Sisters debuts strongly". PEP. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
^ Ching, Mark Angelo (February 18, 2016). "AGB Mega Manila Ratings (Jan 6-17, 2016): Little Nanay rates higher than Probinsyano as Coco becomes Paloma". PEP. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
^ Ching, Mark Angelo (December 13, 2014). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (Nov 24-30, 2014): The Half Sisters smashes Be Careful With My Heart finale ratings; Dream Dad debuts on top of the chart". PEP. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
^ "28th Star Awards for Television nominees revealed". PEP. November 5, 2014. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
^ "2015 Golden Screen TV Awards full list of winners". Philippine Daily Inquirer. April 27, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
^ "Full List: Winners, 2015 PMPC Star Awards for TV". Rappler. December 4, 2015. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
^ "AlDub and other Kapuso celebs dominate the 2016 Box Office Entertainment Awards". GMA Network. February 22, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
^ "13 times Kapuso stars crossed over to another GMA show". GMA Network. September 21, 2016. Retrieved April 17, 2024.

External links edit

Official website
The Half Sisters at IMDb

[1] "The Half Sisters Full Episodes Super Stream - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved August 29, 2020.

[2] Estoista-Koo, Kaye (October 13, 2014). "Barbie Forteza reveals The Half Sisters extended until 2015; enjoys playing a "b*tch" in Kpop-themed movie". PEP. Retrieved October 16, 2015.

[3] Acar, Aedrianne (January 29, 2015). "Bakbakang Eula Valdez at Jean Garcia, abangan sa The Half Sisters". GMA Network. Retrieved October 16, 2015.

[4] Anarcon, James Patrick (June 21, 2019). "Eddie Garcia: Award-winning movies & TV shows over 7 decades". PEP. Retrieved April 11, 2024.

[5] "The Half Sisters hold their last taping day". GMA Network. January 8, 2016. Retrieved September 18, 2023.

[6] "Barbie Forteza, pinigilang umiyak sa last taping day ng The Half Sisters". GMA Network. January 11, 2016. Retrieved September 18, 2023.

[7] Anarcon, James Patrick. "Barbie Thea Starrer, The Half Sisters, Extended Until Jan 2016". PEP. Archived from the original on October 21, 2015. Retrieved October 21, 2015.

[8] Ching, Mark Angelo (June 23, 2014). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (June 7-13, 2014): The Legal Wife makes ratings history in 2014; The Half Sisters debuts strongly". PEP. Retrieved January 23, 2018.

[9] Ching, Mark Angelo (February 18, 2016). "AGB Mega Manila Ratings (Jan 6-17, 2016): Little Nanay rates higher than Probinsyano as Coco becomes Paloma". PEP. Retrieved January 23, 2018.

[10] Ching, Mark Angelo (December 13, 2014). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (Nov 24-30, 2014): The Half Sisters smashes Be Careful With My Heart finale ratings; Dream Dad debuts on top of the chart". PEP. Retrieved September 23, 2020.

[11] "28th Star Awards for Television nominees revealed". PEP. November 5, 2014. Retrieved April 26, 2020.

[12] "2015 Golden Screen TV Awards full list of winners". Philippine Daily Inquirer. April 27, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2020.

[13] "Full List: Winners, 2015 PMPC Star Awards for TV". Rappler. December 4, 2015. Retrieved April 24, 2020.

[14] "AlDub and other Kapuso celebs dominate the 2016 Box Office Entertainment Awards". GMA Network. February 22, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2020.

[15] "13 times Kapuso stars crossed over to another GMA show". GMA Network. September 21, 2016. Retrieved April 17, 2024.

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