The Half Sisters Explained

Genre:Drama
Creator:Dode Cruz
Developer:Luningning Ribay
Director:
Creative Director:Jun Lana
Starring:
Narrated:
  • Barbie Forteza as Diana
  • Thea Tolentino as Ashley
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:
  • Jennalyn Sablaya
  • Paolo Mendoza
  • Gervic Estella
Camera:Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:18–30 minutes
Company:GMA Entertainment TV
Network:GMA Network

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

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! Year! Award! Category! Recipient! Result!
201428th PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Daytime Drama SeriesThe Half Sisters[13]
Best New Male TV PersonalityAndre Paras
2015ENPRESS Golden Screen Television AwardsOutstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor[14]
29th PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Daytime Drama SeriesThe Half Sisters[15]
Best Supporting ActressJean Garcia
20162016 Box Office Entertainment AwardsMost Popular Daytime DramaThe Half Sisters[16]
Most Promising Love Team on TVAndre Paras, Barbie Forteza

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Half Sisters (Full Episodes) Super Stream - YouTube . . May 7, 2024.
  2. Web site: Barbie Forteza reveals The Half Sisters extended until 2015; enjoys playing a "b*tch" in Kpop-themed movie . October 16, 2015 . Estoista-Koo, Kaye . PEP . October 13, 2014.
  3. Web site: Bakbakang Eula Valdez at Jean Garcia, abangan sa The Half Sisters . October 16, 2015 . . January 29, 2015 . Acar, Aedrianne.
  4. Web site: Eddie Garcia: Award-winning movies & TV shows over 7 decades . Anarcon, James Patrick . June 21, 2019 . PEP . April 11, 2024.
  5. Web site: Mark Reyes happy and thankful for The Half Sisters . October 29, 2015 . . July 11, 2024.
  6. Web site: Gina Alajar, pinahanga ni Thea Tolentino . December 3, 2015 . Balita . July 11, 2024.
  7. Web site: The Half Sisters hold their last taping day . GMA Network . September 18, 2023 . January 8, 2016.
  8. Web site: Barbie Forteza, pinigilang umiyak sa last taping day ng The Half Sisters . September 18, 2023 . GMA Network . January 11, 2016.
  9. Web site: Barbie Thea Starrer, The Half Sisters, Extended Until Jan 2016 . October 21, 2015 . Anarcon, James Patrick . PEP . dead . 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 . October 21, 2015.
  10. Web site: AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (June 7-13, 2014): The Legal Wife makes ratings history in 2014; The Half Sisters debuts strongly . June 23, 2014 . January 23, 2018 . Ching, Mark Angelo . PEP.
  11. Web site: AGB Mega Manila Ratings (Jan 6-17, 2016): Little Nanay rates higher than Probinsyano as Coco becomes Paloma . February 18, 2016 . January 23, 2018 . Ching, Mark Angelo . PEP.
  12. Web site: 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 . December 13, 2014 . September 23, 2020 . Ching, Mark Angelo . PEP.
  13. Web site: 28th Star Awards for Television nominees revealed . November 5, 2014 . April 26, 2020 . PEP.
  14. News: 2015 Golden Screen TV Awards full list of winners . September 24, 2020 . . April 27, 2015.
  15. Web site: Full List: Winners, 2015 PMPC Star Awards for TV . December 4, 2015 . April 24, 2020 . Rappler.
  16. Web site: AlDub and other Kapuso celebs dominate the 2016 Box Office Entertainment Awards . September 24, 2020 . GMA Network . February 22, 2016.
  17. Web site: 13 times Kapuso stars crossed over to another GMA show . September 21, 2016 . GMA Network . April 17, 2024.

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