# The Half Sisters

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.

## Cast and characters
### Lead cast

* Barbie Forteza as Diana M. Valdicanas
* Thea Tolentino as Ashley "Ash" M. Alcantara

### Supporting cast

* Jean Garcia as Karina "Rina" Mercado-Alcantara / Alexa Valdicanas
* Jomari Yllana as Benjamin "Benjie" Valdicanas
* Ryan Eigenmann as Alfred Alcantara
* Andre Paras as Bradley Castillo
* Derrick Monasterio as Sebastian "Baste" Castillo-Torres
* Mel Martinez as Venus Mercado

### Guest cast

* Carmen Soriano as Lupita Valdicañas
* Pinky Marquez as Cleo Castillo
* JC Tiuseco as Carl Domingo
* Carlo Gonzales as Paulo Zulueta
* Cherie Gil as Magnolia McBride
* Ruru Madrid as Joaquin Castillo
* Vaness del Moral as Jackie Perez-Alcantara / Estrella Liwanag
* Pancho Magno as Juancho Rodriguez
* Jak Roberto as Ambo
* Sanya Lopez as Lorna
* Buboy Villar as Marlon
* Gloria Romero as Elizabeth McBride
* Eddie Garcia as Eduardo Guevarra-McBride
* Gwen Zamora as Abigail McBride
* Aljur Abrenica as Malcolm Angeles
* Edwin Reyes as Rafael Castillo
* Benjie Paras as Peter
* Gardo Versoza as Santi Abbarientos
* Elle Ramirez as Ericka Abbarientos
* Eula Valdez as Ysabel Zuñiga-Valdicañas
* Shyr Valdez as Cynthia
* Chanda Romero as Cielo
* Luz Valdez as Magda
* Juancho Triviño as Charles
* Winwyn Marquez as Vanessa Rodriguez
* Aifha Medina as Tanya
* Archie Adamos as Ruben

## Development

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

## Production

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

## Ratings

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

## Accolades

Accolades received by The Half Sisters :
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
| 2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Daytime Drama Series | The Half Sisters | Nominated |
| 2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Male TV Personality | Andre Paras | Nominated |
| 2015 | ENPRESS Golden Screen Television Awards | Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor | Andre Paras | Won |
| 2015 | 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Daytime Drama Series | The Half Sisters | Won |
| 2015 | 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Supporting Actress | Jean Garcia | Nominated |
| 2016 | 2016 Box Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Daytime Drama | The Half Sisters | Won |
| 2016 | 2016 Box Office Entertainment Awards | 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.