Anna Marie Lukban

"PBB" twins Esnyr and Bianca turn siblings in new series with Brent

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ABS-CBN Studios

<p>From calling each other “twins” during their <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/pinoy-big-brother-collab-v2"><strong><u>“Pinoy Big Brother”</u></strong></a> days to playing siblings on screen, Esnyr Ranollo and Bianca De Vera take their friendship to a whole new level in ABS-CBN Studios and iWant’s upcoming vertical microdrama “Half Sisters.”</p><p>Esnyr and Bianca play half-siblings Ramon and Emily in the new comedy series, with Brent Manalo joining them in a still-mysterious role.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1787802139086Bianca and Esnyr.jpg" style="width:660px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>The recently released look test gives viewers a glimpse of the series, with Esnyr’s Ramon seen alongside Brent. While their roles remain under wraps, the scene hints at the fun and unexpected situations that await the characters.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1787802163235Brent and Esnyr.jpg" style="width:660px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>The casting has also amused fans familiar with Esnyr and Bianca’s friendship. The two have long called each other “twins” since their “PBB” days and now find themselves playing sisters in the series.</p><p>“Half Sisters” also marks Star Creatives’ first venture into the vertical microdrama format, following the hit series <strong>“The Loyalty Game”</strong> and <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/the-secrets-of-hotel-88"><strong><u>“The Secrets of Hotel 88.” </u></strong></a>Directed by Julius Alfonso, the series brings a light and entertaining story to the short-form, mobile viewing format that has been gaining popularity among audiences.</p><p>“Half Sisters” premieres on <a href="https://app.iwanttfc.com/dFR6MWHAcVb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>iWant </u></strong></a>this September.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>More on this story:</strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/8/20/francine-and-seth-deal-with-forgotten-romance-in-iwant-s-new-vertical-drama-a-cake-to-remember-1831"><u><strong>Francine and Seth deal with forgotten romance in iWant’s new vertical drama “A Cake to Remember”</strong></u></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/8/23/ready-for-a-squad-marathon-here-s-a-list-of-barkada-series-and-movies-to-watch-for-free-on-iwant-0215"><u><strong>Ready for a squad marathon? Here’s a list of barkada series and movies to watch for FREE on iWant!</strong></u></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/8/19/unseen-gelex-moments-what-went-down-behind-the-scenes-of-the-chambermaid-s-daughter-season-2-0013"><u><strong>Unseen GeLex moments: What went down behind the scenes of “The Chambermaid’s Daughter” Season 2</strong></u></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/7/27/miss-behave-strong-impression-with-exceptional-cast-gripping-narrative-academic-approach-on-romance-0036"><u><strong>“Miss Behave” makes a strong impression with exceptional cast, gripping narrative, and academic approach on romance</strong></u></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/7/17/jmfyang-continues-fake-engagement-romance-in-will-you-fake-marry-me-part-2-trends-on-social-media-1617"><strong><u>JMFyang continues fake engagement romance in Will You Fake Marry Me?&quot; Part 2, trends on social media</u></strong></a></div>

<p>Esnyr Ranollo and Bianca De Vera take their friendship to a whole new level in ABS-CBN Studios and iWant’s upcoming vertical microdrama “Half Sisters.”</p>

Esnyr Ranollo and Bianca De Vera take their friendship to a whole new level in ABS-CBN Studios and iWant’s upcoming vertical microdrama “Half Sisters.”