The Half Sisters

The Half Sisters
Title card
GenreDrama
Created byDode Cruz
Developed byLuningning Ribay
Written by
  • Luningning Interino-Ribay
  • Gilda Olvidado-Marcelino
  • Christine Badillo-Novicio
  • Jonathan Cruz
Directed by
Creative directorJun Lana
Starring
Narrated by
  • Barbie Forteza
  • Thea Tolentino
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 locationsMetro Manila, Philippines
Editors
  • Jennalyn Sablaya
  • Paolo Mendoza
  • Gervic Estella
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time18–30 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
NetworkGMA 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. The series concluded on January 15, 2016, with a total of 418 episodes.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.[1]

Cast and characters

Cast
Barbie Forteza
Ruru Madrid
Sanya Lopez
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] 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 Ref.
2014 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Daytime Drama Series The Half Sisters Nominated [13]
Best New Male TV Personality Andre Paras Nominated
2015 ENPRESS Golden Screen Television Awards Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor Won [14]
29th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Daytime Drama Series The Half Sisters Won [15]
Best Supporting Actress Jean Garcia Nominated
2016 2016 Box Office Entertainment Awards Most Popular Daytime Drama The Half Sisters Won [16]
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.[17]

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 September 9, 2025.
  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. ^ "Mark Reyes happy and thankful for The Half Sisters". Manila Standard. October 29, 2015. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  6. ^ "Gina Alajar, pinahanga ni Thea Tolentino". Balita. December 3, 2015. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  7. ^ Noguera, Al Kendrick (January 8, 2016). "The Half Sisters hold their last taping day". GMA Network. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
  8. ^ Noguera, Al Kendrick (January 11, 2016). "Barbie Forteza, pinigilang umiyak sa last taping day ng The Half Sisters". GMA Network. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
  9. ^ Santiago, Erwin (October 14, 2015). "Extended ulit ang panghapong teleserye ng GMA na emThe Half Sisters/em hanggang January 2016. Ayon s". PEP. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
  10. ^ 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 September 9, 2025.
  11. ^ 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 September 9, 2025.
  12. ^ 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 9, 2025.
  13. ^ "28th Star Awards for Television nominees revealed". PEP. November 5, 2014. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
  14. ^ Mendoza, Arvin (April 27, 2015). "2015 Golden Screen TV Awards full list of winners". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
  15. ^ "Full List: Winners, 2015 PMPC Star Awards for TV". Rappler. December 4, 2015. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  16. ^ Acar, Aedrianne (February 22, 2016). "AlDub and other Kapuso celebs dominate the 2016 Box Office Entertainment Awards". GMA Network. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
  17. ^ "13 times Kapuso stars crossed over to another GMA show". GMA Network. September 21, 2016. Retrieved April 17, 2024.