The Half Sisters
{{Short description|Philippine television drama series}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=March 2025}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2024}}
{{Infobox television
| image = The Half Sisters title card.jpg
| alt = An image of Barbie Forteza and Thea Tolentino side by side, with pink and orange streaks over a beige background. The series title is displayed on the lower center of the image.
| caption = Title card
| genre = Drama
| creator = Dode Cruz
| developer = Luningning Ribay
| writer = {{Plainlist|
- Luningning Interino-Ribay
- Gilda Olvidado-Marcelino
- Christine Badillo-Novicio
- Jonathan Cruz}}
| director = {{Plainlist|
- Mark Reyes V (2014–15)
- Gina Alajar (2015–16)}}
| creative_director = Jun Lana
| starring = {{Plainlist|
| narrated = {{Plainlist|
- Barbie Forteza
- Thea Tolentino}}
| theme_music_composer = Tata Betita
| open_theme = "Ibibigay Ko ang Lahat" by Maricris Garcia
| country = Philippines
| language = Tagalog
| num_episodes = 418
| list_episodes = List of The Half Sisters episodes
| executive_producer = Winnie Hollis-Reyes
| location = Metro Manila, Philippines
| editor = {{Plainlist|
- Jennalyn Sablaya
- Paolo Mendoza
- Gervic Estella}}
| camera = Multiple-camera setup
| runtime = 18–30 minutes
| company = GMA Entertainment TV
| network = GMA Network
| first_aired = {{Start date|2014|6|9}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2016|1|15}}
}}
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. The series concluded on January 15, 2016, with a total of 418 episodes.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGRhcC_vtOrZ_sIHzBraYdfx_mIZWMrOp |title=The Half Sisters (Full Episodes) {{!}} Super Stream - YouTube |website=YouTube |access-date=May 7, 2024}}
Cast and characters
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| header = Cast
| align = center
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| image1 = Barbie Forteza at the Meant to Be production presentation.jpg
| caption1 = Barbie Forteza
| alt1 = An image of Barbie Forteza.
| image2 = Ruru Madrid.jpg
| caption2 = Ruru Madrid
| alt2 = An image of Ruru Madrid.
| image3 = Sanya Lopez (cropped).jpg
| caption3 = Sanya Lopez
| alt3 = An image of Sanya Lopez.
| image4 = Eddie Garcia, 2019.png
| caption4 = Eddie Garcia
| alt4 = An image of Eddie Garcia.
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;Lead cast
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- Barbie Forteza as Diana M. Valdicanas{{cite web|title=Barbie Forteza reveals The Half Sisters extended until 2015; enjoys playing a "b*tch" in Kpop-themed movie |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/14623/barbie-forteza-reveals-the-half-sisters-extended-until-2015-enjoys-playing-a-btch-in-kpop-themed-mov |access-date=October 16, 2015 |author=Estoista-Koo, Kaye |website=PEP |date=October 13, 2014}}
- Thea Tolentino as Ashley "Ash" M. Alcantara
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;Supporting cast
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- Jean Garcia as Karina "Rina" Mercado-Alcantara / Alexa Valdicanas{{cite web|title=Bakbakang Eula Valdez at Jean Garcia, abangan sa The Half Sisters |url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/gma/articles/2015-01-29/12972/Bakbakang-Eula-Valdez-at-Jean-Garcia-abangan-sa-The-Half-Sisters |access-date=October 16, 2015 |website=GMA Network |date=January 29, 2015 |author=Acar, Aedrianne}}
- 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
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;Guest cast
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- 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{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/144049/eddie-garcia-and-his-award-winning-movies-and-tv-shows-in-a-span-of-7-decades-a724-20190621-lfrm |title=Eddie Garcia: Award-winning movies & TV shows over 7 decades |author=Anarcon, James Patrick |date=June 21, 2019 |website=PEP |access-date=April 11, 2024}}
- 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 Triviño as Charles
- Winwyn Marquez as Vanessa Rodriguez
- Aifha Medina as Tanya
- Archie Adamos as Ruben
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Development
Mark Reyes V was hired as the director of the television series.{{cite web|url=https://www.manilastandard.net/?p=190668 |title=Mark Reyes happy and thankful for The Half Sisters |date=October 29, 2015 |website=Manila Standard |access-date=July 11, 2024}} In 2015, He was replaced by Gina Alajar.{{cite web|url=https://balita.mb.com.ph/2015/12/04/gina-alajar-pinahanga-ni-thea-tolentino/ |title=Gina Alajar, pinahanga ni Thea Tolentino |date=December 3, 2015 |website=Balita |access-date=July 11, 2024}}
Production
Principal photography commenced on May 12, 2014.{{cite web|title=The Half Sisters hold their last taping day |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/20820/the-half-sisters-hold-their-last-taping-day/story |website=GMA Network |access-date=September 18, 2023 |date=January 8, 2016}} Filming concluded on January 8, 2016.{{cite web|title=Barbie Forteza, pinigilang umiyak sa last taping day ng The Half Sisters |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/news/20861/barbie-forteza-pinigilang-umiyak-sa-last-taping-day-ng-the-half-sisters/story |access-date=September 18, 2023 |website=GMA Network |date=January 11, 2016}} The series was extended until January 15, 2016.{{cite web|title=Barbie Thea Starrer, The Half Sisters, Extended Until Jan 2016 |url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/21088/the-half-sisters-director-on-why-he-brought-together-jean-garcia-and-eula-valdes-sa-kabila-they-had-pangako-sa-39yo |access-date=October 21, 2015 |author=Anarcon, James Patrick |website=PEP |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151021122140/http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/21088/the-half-sisters-director-on-why-he-brought-together-jean-garcia-and-eula-valdes-sa-kabila-they-had-pangako-sa-39yo |archive-date=October 21, 2015}}
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of The Half Sisters earned an 11.5% rating.{{cite web|title=AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (June 7-13, 2014): The Legal Wife makes ratings history in 2014; The Half Sisters debuts strongly |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/13988/agb-nielsen-mega-manila-household-ratings-june-7-13-2014-the-legal-wife-makes-ratings-history-in-201 |date=June 23, 2014 |access-date=January 23, 2018 |author=Ching, Mark Angelo |website=PEP}} The final episode scored a 23.2% rating.{{cite web|title=AGB Mega Manila Ratings (Jan 6-17, 2016): Little Nanay rates higher than Probinsyano as Coco becomes Paloma |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/agb/23117/agb-mega-manila-ratings-jan-6-17-2016-little-nanay-outperforms-ang-probinsyano-as-coco-becomes-palom |date=February 18, 2016 |access-date=January 23, 2018 |author=Ching, Mark Angelo |website=PEP}} The series had its highest rating on November 28, 2014, with a 25.6% rating.{{cite web|title=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 |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/15129/agb-nielsen-mega-manila-household-ratings-nov-24-30-2014-the-half-sisters-smashes-be-careful-with-my |date=December 13, 2014 |access-date=September 23, 2020 |author=Ching, Mark Angelo |website=PEP}}
Accolades
| class="wikitable"
|+ Accolades received by The Half Sisters ! Year ! Award ! Category ! Recipient ! Result ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
| rowspan=2 | 2014
| rowspan=2 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Daytime Drama Series | The Half Sisters | {{Nominated}} |
| Best New Male TV Personality
| rowspan=2 | Andre Paras | {{Nominated}} |
| rowspan=3 | 2015
| ENPRESS Golden Screen Television Awards | Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor | {{Won}} | {{cite news|title=2015 Golden Screen TV Awards full list of winners |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/168839/golden-screen-awards-full-list-of-winners |access-date=September 24, 2020 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=April 27, 2015}} |
| rowspan=2 | 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television
| Best Daytime Drama Series | The Half Sisters | {{Won}} | rowspan=2 | {{cite web|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/114712-winners-pmpc-star-awards-television-2015 |title=Full List: Winners, 2015 PMPC Star Awards for TV |date=December 4, 2015 |access-date=April 24, 2020 |website=Rappler}} |
| Best Supporting Actress
| {{Nominated}} |
| rowspan=2 | 2016
| rowspan=2 | 2016 Box Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Daytime Drama | The Half Sisters | {{Won}} |
| Most Promising Love Team on TV
| Andre Paras, Barbie Forteza | {{Won}} |
Legacy
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.{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/3671/13-times-kapuso-stars-crossed-over-to-another-gma-show/photo |title=13 times Kapuso stars crossed over to another GMA show |date=September 21, 2016 |website=GMA Network |access-date=April 17, 2024}}
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/the_half_sisters}}
- {{IMDb title|3907562}}
{{Mark A. Reyes}}
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Category:2014 Philippine television series debuts
Category:2016 Philippine television series endings
Category:Filipino-language television shows
Category:GMA Network drama series
Category:Television series about sisters
Category:Television series about twins
Category:Television series directed by Mark A. Reyes
Category:Television shows set in Metro Manila
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