The Half Sisters
| The Half Sisters | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Melodrama Romance |
| Created by | GMA Entertainment TV Group |
| Developed by | Luningning Ribay |
| Directed by | Mark A. Reyes |
| Creative directors | Jun Lana Roy Iglesias |
| Starring | Barbie Forteza Thea Tolentino Derrick Monasterio Andre Paras Jean Garcia Jomari Yllana Ryan Eigenmann Eula Valdez |
| Narrated by | Barbie Forteza as Diana Thea Tolentino as Ashley |
| Opening theme | "Ibibigay Ko Ang Lahat" Performed by Maricris Garcia |
| Composer | Tata Betita |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original languages | Filipino, Tagalog, English |
| No. of episodes | 218 (as of April 10, 2015) |
| Production | |
| Production locations | Manila, Philippines |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | June 9, 2014 – present |
The Half Sisters is a Filipino family drama to be broadcast by GMA Network topbilling Barbie Forteza, and Thea Tolentino, together with Derrick Monasterio and introducing the newcomer Andre Paras. It is set to premiere on June 9, 2014 replacing Villa Quintana on the network's GMA Afternoon Prime afternoon block and worldwide on June 10, 2014 via GMA Pinoy TV.[1]
Cast
Main cast
- Barbie Forteza as Diana Mercado Valdicañas
- Thea Tolentino as Ashley Mercado Alcantara
- Jean Garcia as Karina 'Rina' Mercado Valdicañas / Alexa Robbins
- Jomari Yllana as Benjamin 'Benjie' Valdicañas / Mang Tonyo and Noli delos Santos / Fake Benjie †
- Ryan Eigenmann as Alfred Alcantara
- Eula Valdez as Isabel dela Rhea / Ysabela Zuñiga Valdicañas
- Derrick Monasterio as Sebastian 'Baste' David †
- Andre Paras as Bradley 'Brad' Castillo
Supporting cast
- Gloria Romero as Elizabeth McBride
- Carmen Soriano as Doña Lupita Valdicañas †
- Isabel Granada as Stella Mercado
- Pinky Marquez as Cleo Castillo
- JC Tiuseco as Carl Valdicañas
- Vaness del Moral as Jackie Silverio
- Mel Martinez as Venus
- Neil Ryan Sese as Jacob
- Carlo Gonzales as Dr. Paolo Zulueta
- Arny Ross as Yvette Zuñiga
- RK Bagatsing as Warren
- Lovely Rivero as Julie
- Archie Adamos as Felix
- Sanya Lopez as Lorna
- Buboy Villar as Marlon
- Dale Rossly as Anica
- Karyn Johnston as Paula
- Patricia Ismael as Luz
- Ynez Veneracion as Delia
- Shyr Valdez as Cynthia
- Kalila Aguilos
Guest cast
- Deborah Sun as Sandra Silverio
- Arkin Magalona as Astrud Silverio
- Jak Roberto as Ambo
- Abel Estanislao as Gino
- Shelly Hipolito as Maristel
- Menggie Cobarubias as Atty. Gutierrez
- Rolly Innocencio as Atty. Alcala
- Frances Ignacio
- Yul Servo
- Lou Sison
- Odette Khan
Awards
| Year | Award/Recognition | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | PMPC Star Awards for TV 2014 | Best Daytime Drama Series | The Half Sisters | Nominated |
| Best New Male TV Personality | Andre Paras | Nominated |