The Half Sisters

Philippine television drama series

  • Luningning Interino-Ribay
  • Gilda Olvidado-Marcelino
  • Christine Badillo-Novicio
  • Jonathan Cruz
Directed by
  • Mark Reyes V (2014–15)
  • Gina Alajar (2015–16)
Creative directorJun LanaStarring
  • Barbie Forteza
  • Thea Tolentino
Narrated by
  • Barbie Forteza as Diana
  • Thea Tolentino as Ashley
Theme music composerTata BetitaOpening theme"Ibibigay Ko ang Lahat" by Maricris GarciaCountry of originPhilippinesOriginal languageTagalogNo. of episodes418 (list of episodes)ProductionExecutive producerWinnie Hollis-ReyesProduction locationsMetro Manila, PhilippinesEditors
  • Jennalyn Sablaya
  • Paolo Mendoza
  • Gervic Estella
Camera setupMultiple-camera setupRunning time18–30 minutesProduction companyGMA Entertainment TVOriginal releaseNetworkGMA NetworkReleaseJune 9, 2014 (2014-06-09) –
January 15, 2016 (2016-01-15)

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 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

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
Guest cast

Production

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

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

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]
Best New Male TV Personality Andre Paras Nominated
2015 ENPRESS Golden Screen Television Awards Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor Won [12]
29th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Daytime Drama Series The Half Sisters Won [13]
Best Supporting Actress Jean Garcia Nominated
2016 2016 Box Office Entertainment Awards Most Popular Daytime Drama The Half Sisters Won [14]
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.[15]

References

  1. ^ "The Half Sisters (Full Episodes) | Super Stream - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  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.

External links

  • Official website
  • The Half Sisters at IMDb Edit this at Wikidata
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