The Half Sisters

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The Half Sisters
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Title card
Genre Drama
Created byDode Cruz
Developed byLuningning Ribay
Written by
  • Luningning Interino-Ribay
  • Gilda Olvidado-Marcelino
  • Christine Badillo-Novicio
  • Jonathan Cruz
Directed by
Creative director Jun Lana
Starring
Narrated by
  • Barbie Forteza as Diana
  • Thea Tolentino as Ashley
Theme music composerTata Betita
Opening theme"Ibibigay Ko ang Lahat" by Maricris Garcia
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes418 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerWinnie Hollis-Reyes
Production locations Metro Manila, Philippines
Editors
  • Jennalyn Sablaya
  • Paolo Mendoza
  • Gervic Estella
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time18–30 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network GMA Network
ReleaseJune 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.

Contents

The series is streaming online on YouTube. [1]

Cast and characters

Cast
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Barbie Forteza
Ruru Madrid.jpg
Ruru Madrid
Sanya Lopez (cropped).jpg
Sanya Lopez
Eddie Garcia, 2019.png
Eddie Garcia
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Development

Mark Reyes V was hired as the director of the television series. [5] In 2015, He was replaced by Gina Alajar. [6]

Production

Principal photography commenced on May 12, 2014. [7] Filming concluded on January 8, 2016. [8] The series was extended until January 15, 2016. [9]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of The Half Sisters earned an 11.5% rating. [10] While the final episode scored a 23.2% rating. [11] The series had its highest rating on November 28, 2014, with a 25.6% rating. [12]

Accolades

Accolades received by The Half Sisters
YearAwardCategoryRecipientResultRef.
2014 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Daytime Drama SeriesThe Half SistersNominated [13]
Best New Male TV Personality Andre Paras Nominated
2015ENPRESS Golden Screen Television AwardsOutstanding Breakthrough Performance by an ActorWon [14]
29th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Daytime Drama SeriesThe Half SistersWon [15]
Best Supporting Actress Jean Garcia Nominated
2016 2016 Box Office Entertainment Awards Most Popular Daytime DramaThe Half SistersWon [16]
Most Promising Love Team on TVAndre 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. [17]

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