Rod Santiago's The Sisters | |
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Genre | Drama |
Created by | Associated Broadcasting Company Rod A. Santiago |
Based on | The Sisters by Rod A. Santiago |
Directed by | Joyce Bernal Argel Joseph |
Starring | Nadine Samonte Leandro Muñoz James Blanco Wendell Ramos Victor Silayan |
Theme music composer | George Canseco |
Opening theme | "Hiram" by Faith Cuneta |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original languages | Filipino English |
No. of episodes | 40 |
Production | |
Executive producer | Manuel V. Pangilinan |
Running time | 30 minutes |
Release | |
Original network | TV5 |
Original release | July 18 – September 9, 2011 |
Rod Santiago's The Sisters is the first TV adaptation of the classic Pinoy comic series written by Rod Santiago, which is the third dramaserye aired in Philippines by TV5 which was aired from July 18 to September 9, 2011, replacing Babaeng Hampaslupa and was replaced by Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum. starred by Nadine Samonte along with Leandro Muñoz and is directed by Joyce Bernal and Argel Joseph. The show marks Samonte's [1] first project in TV5.
The film was originally a screenplay by Seiko Films with Pinky Suarez Jr and Rita Avila playing the original sisters Bella and Cristina in the film adaptation in 1987.
It features the compelling story of twins Cristina and Bella Santiago whose relationship is put to the test with the consequences of their personal choices and the obstacles that fate brings their way.
The Santiago twins Bella and Cristina (both portrayed by Nadine Samonte) may look exactly alike, but beneath their identical faces lies an extreme difference that entails their twisted fate. Cristina and Bella will also fall prey to the scheming ways of their vindictive aunt Socorro (Rio Locsin), who will stop at nothing to take everything from the sisters and their family. This new primetime series also brings back one of the most talented actors and sought after leading men to popular dramatic actresses, Leandro Muñoz. Portraying the role of the twins’ childhood friend Rafael, his character will be enmeshed in a complicated love triangle that will greatly affect the bond between the two sisters.
The Sister's theme song is an exceptional rendition of the song Hiram performed by Faith Cuneta with Gerald Salonga's Philharmonic Orchestra.
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