''Rod Santiago's The Sisters'' is the first TV adaptation of the classic Pinoy comic series written by Rod Santiago, which is the third dramaserye aired in

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by TV5 which was aired from July 18 to September 9, 2011, replacing ''

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'' and was replaced by ''

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.'' starred by

Nadine Samonte Nadine Burgos Eidloth-Chua (born March 2, 1988), known by her stage name Nadine Samonte, is a Filipino-German actress and model. She participated as an Avenger of the first season of '' StarStruck''. Career Samonte first ventured into show bus ...

along with

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and is directed by

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and Argel Joseph. The show marks Samonte's first project in TV5. The film was originally a screenplay by Seiko Films with Pinky Suarez Jr and Rita Avila playing the original sisters Bella and Cristina in the film adaptation in 1987.

Synopsis

It features the compelling story of twins Cristina and Bella Santiago whose relationship is put to the test with the consequences of their personal choices and the obstacles that fate brings their way.

Story

The Santiago twins Bella and Cristina (both portrayed by

) may look exactly alike, but beneath their identical faces lies an extreme difference that entails their twisted fate. Cristina and Bella will also fall prey to the scheming ways of their vindictive aunt Socorro (Rio Locsin), who will stop at nothing to take everything from the sisters and their family. This new primetime series also brings back one of the most talented actors and sought after leading men to popular dramatic actresses, Leandro Muñoz. Portraying the role of the twins’ childhood friend Rafael, his character will be enmeshed in a complicated love triangle that will greatly affect the bond between the two sisters.

Cast

Main cast

as Bella /Christina *

as Rafael Leonidez *

James Blanco James Blanco Castillo (born June 15, 1981), known professionally as James Blanco, is a Filipino singer-songwriter, actor, and model. A freelance actor, he is known for his roles in '' Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin'' (2001 – 2002), '' Rubi'' (2010), ...

as Dennis *

Wendell Ramos Wendell Xavier Ramos (born August 18, 1978) is a Filipino actor and model who is currently under GMA Network after ABS-CBN and TV5. Biography and early career Ramos started his showbiz career in 1995 when he joined the cast of ''Bubble Gang' ...

as Dr. Arnel Moran

Extended cast

Eddie Garcia Eduardo Verchez Garcia (; May 2, 1929 – June 20, 2019), known colloquially as Manoy, was a Filipino actor, television personality, film director and producer. With almost 600 film and television roles and a career spanning seven decades, he ...

as Mayor Enrique Zialcita *

Rio Locsin Maria Theresa Rosario Garcia Nayve, known by her screen name Rio Locsin (born October 3, 1961), is a Filipina actress and model. Regarded as the "Queen of Adult Drama", Locsin has starred in nearly 60 films including '' Bira! Darna! Bira!'' (197 ...

as Socorro Santiago *

Zoren Legaspi Zoren Lim Legaspi (; born January 30, 1972) is a Filipino actor and television director. He is best known for appearing in several television shows such as ''Ika-6 na Utos'', ''Mulawin'', '' Now and Forever: Ganti'', ''Majika'', ''Enchanted Gard ...

as Fidel Santiago *

Lotlot de Leon Charlotte Jennifer Villamayor de Leon El Soury (born February 16, 1971), known professionally as Lotlot de Leon, is a Filipino actress. Career She was a member of '' That's Entertainment'', along with Ramon "Monching" Christopher as her love-te ...

as Soledad Santiago *

Alicia Alonzo Germelina Viana Hernandez (born June 1, 1946), better known by her stage name Alicia Alonzo, is a Filipina actress in movies and television in the Philippines. She is the sister of action star Anthony Alonzo. Career She was a flight stewardes ...

as Yaya Maxima *

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as Carlota Zialcita *

Tanya Garcia Tanya Katherine Rosales Lyttle-Lapid (born August 5, 1981), known professionally as Tanya Garcia (), is a Filipina actress. She became a household name after playing Cecilia in one of the longest running soap operas of GMA Network, '' Sana ay ...

as Georgia *

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as Consuelo * Andrea del Rosario as Daniela *

Victor Silayan Jose Mari Victor Espino Silayan (born August 1, 1992), better known as Victor Silayan and also Jome Silayan, is a Filipino actor and commercial model. He was a Regal baby and also a former artist of TV5. Silayan is recognized as one of the un ...

as Warren Zialcita *

Eula Caballero Lou Eula May Caballero Simo-Samson (born May 23, 1995), known professionally as Eula Caballero, is a Filipina actress. She is known as the first ''Star Factor'' grand winner. She also played the role of Holly Posadas in the TV mini-series, '' N ...

as Sheila *

Edgar Allan Guzman Edgar Allan Guzman (born November 20, 1989 in Pasig, Philippines) also known by his nickname and screen name EA Guzman, is a Filipino actor, singer, host, model, and vlogger. He gained popularity after he became the Mr. Pogi 2006 of ''Eat Bula ...

as Jimmy *Rocky Gutierrez as Fredo

Cameo appearance

Jestoni Alarcon Anthony Jesus Pineda Alarcon, known professionally as Jestoni Alarcon, is a Filipino actor and politician. He was served as a councilor in Antipolo from 2001 to 2004 and as the vice governor of Rizal Province from 2004 to 2007. In 2013, he won a ...

as Eduardo Santiago * Angel Jacob as Leticia Santiago *

Bobby Andrews Robert Riu Andrews (born November 30, 1976), popularly known as Bobby Andrews, is a Filipino actor, TV host and former matinee idol. Starting out as a commercial model, he rose to fame when he teamed up with Angelu de Leon in the famous teen-o ...

as Young Enrique *

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as Young Socorro * Paul Montecillo as Young Fidel *

Morissette Amon Johanne Morissette Daug Amon-Lamar ( ; born June 2, 1996), known professionally as Morissette and frequently also referred to as Morissette Amon, is a Filipino singer, songwriter, producer and former actress. She first rose to prominence when ...

as Young Carlota * Andrea Gonzales as Young Cristina * Nicole Gonzales as Young Bella

The Santiago Family

*Eduardo Santiago *Leticia Santiago *Socorro Santiago *Fidel Santiago *Soledad Santiago *Cristina Santiago *Bella Santiago

Soundtrack

The Sister's theme song is an exceptional rendition of the song ''Hiram'' performed by Faith Cuneta with Gerald Salonga's Philharmonic Orchestra.

Trivia

*Both Lotlot De Leon and Zoren Legaspi have worked on

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's recently ended Afternoon Drama

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& Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan which ran from 2001-2003 after 8 years. *This marks Samonte's first Primetime Soap for TV5 after her transfer from

. Her final project in the said network is

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. *It is also the Fourth Primetime Television Series for TV5 replacing the successful Primetime Offering

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and

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. *The First Primetime TV Series filmed and shot in HD. *This is newcomer Victor Silayan's first acting role. He has been seen in commercials such as Lucky Me! and Stresstabs. He also took part in the Bench Uncut Fashion Show. He is related to former Beauty Queen, and late Chat Silayan and actor Vic Silayan. *This theme song used on its same name of the theme song of Hiram which aired in

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way back in 2004, performed by Zsa Zsa Padilla after Palimos ng Pag-ibig (both 1986 original Filipino film then a TV series remake in the first

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installment).

References

{{reflist TV5 (Philippine TV network) drama series 2011 Philippine television series debuts 2011 Philippine television series endings Philippine drama television series Television shows based on comics Filipino-language television shows