Rod Santiago's The Sisters

*Rod Santiago's The Sisters*
Rod Santiago's The Sisters
Genre	Drama
Created by	Associated Broadcasting Company; Rod A. Santiago
Based on	The Sisters; by Rod A. Santiago
Directed by	Joyce Bernal; Argel Joseph
Starring	Nadine Samonte ; Leandro Muñoz ; James Blanco ; Wendell Ramos ; Victor Silayan
Theme music composer	George Canseco
Opening theme	"Hiram" by Faith Cuneta
Country of origin	Philippines
Original languages	Filipino; English
No. of episodes	40
Production
Executive producer	Manuel V. Pangilinan
Running time	30 minutes
Original release
Network	TV5
Release	July 18 –; September 9, 2011

Rod Santiago's The Sisters is a 2011 Philippine television drama series broadcast by TV5. The series is based of a 1987 Philippine film at the same title. Directed by Joyce Bernal and Argel Joseph, it stars Nadine Samonte, Leandro Muñoz, James Blanco, Wendell Ramos and Victor Silayan. It aired from July 18 to September 9, 2011, replacing Babaeng Hampaslupa and was replaced by Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum. The show marks Samonte's^[1] 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 Nadine Samonte) 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

Nadine Samonte as Bella /Christina
Leandro Muñoz as Rafael Leonidez
James Blanco as Dennis
Wendell Ramos as Dr. Arnel Moran

Extended cast

Eddie Garcia as Mayor Enrique Zialcita
Rio Locsin as Socorro Santiago
Zoren Legaspi as Fidel Santiago
Lotlot de Leon as Soledad Santiago
Alicia Alonzo as Yaya Maxima
Susan Africa as Carlota Zialcita
Tanya Garcia as Georgia
Perla Bautista as Consuelo
Andrea Del Rosario as Daniela
Victor Silayan as Warren Zialcita
Eula Caballero as Sheila
Edgar Allan Guzman as Jimmy
Rocky Gutierrez as Fredo

Cameo appearance

Jestoni Alarcon as Eduardo Santiago
Angel Jacob as Leticia Santiago
Bobby Andrews as Young Enrique
Meg Imperial as Young Socorro
Paul Montecillo as Young Fidel
Morissette Amon 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 GMA Network's recently ended Afternoon Drama Nita Negrita.
It is also Leandro Munoz comeback to Primetime Television via TV5 after 1999-2001 he starred in the ABS-CBN's Primetime Soap Saan Ka Man Naroroon & 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 GMA Network. Her final project in the said network is My Lover, My Wife.^[2]
It is also the Fourth Primetime Television Series for TV5 replacing the successful Primetime Offering Babaeng Hampaslupa, Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak and My Driver Sweet Lover.^[3]
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 ABS-CBN 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 Sineserye Presents installment).

References

^ "Nadine Samonte still has no plans to marry boyfriend Emerson Chua, chooses to concentrate on her career in TV5 | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". Archived from the original on April 16, 2013. Retrieved July 18, 2011.
^ "Nadine Samonte gets emotional at the launching of her first dramaserye on TV5".
^ "Babaeng Hampaslupa bids goodbye on TV5 after airing for five months".

[1] "Nadine Samonte still has no plans to marry boyfriend Emerson Chua, chooses to concentrate on her career in TV5 | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". Archived from the original on April 16, 2013. Retrieved July 18, 2011.

[2] "Nadine Samonte gets emotional at the launching of her first dramaserye on TV5".

[3] "Babaeng Hampaslupa bids goodbye on TV5 after airing for five months".

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