''Rod Santiago's The Sisters'' is a 2011

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series broadcast by TV5. The series is based on a 1987 Philippine film at the same title. Directed by

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and Argel Joseph, it stars

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and

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. It aired from July 18 to September 9, 2011, replacing ''

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'' and was replaced by ''

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''. The show marks Samonte's first project in TV5.

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 *

as Dennis *

as Dr. Arnel Moran

Extended cast

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as Mayor Enrique Zialcita *

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as Socorro Santiago *

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as Fidel Santiago * Lotlot de Leon as Soledad Santiago *

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as Yaya Maxima *

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as Carlota Zialcita *

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as Georgia *

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as Consuelo * Andrea Del Rosario as Daniela *

as Warren Zialcita *

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as Sheila *

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as Jimmy *Rocky Gutierrez as Fredo

Cameo appearance

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as Eduardo Santiago * Angel Jacob as Leticia Santiago *

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as Young Enrique *

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as Young Socorro * Paul Montecillo as Young Fidel *

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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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. *It is also Leandro Munoz comeback to Primetime Television via TV5 after 1999-2001 he starred in the ABS-CBN's Primetime Soap

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which ran from 2001 to 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

, Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak and My Driver Sweet Lover. *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

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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

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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 TV5 (Philippine TV network) original programming 2011 Philippine television series debuts 2011 Philippine television series endings 2010s Philippine television series Television shows based on Philippine comics Filipino-language television shows