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Esnyr, Bianca, and Brent give fans a first look at their “Half Sisters” characters

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Kyla Dennise Magbanua

<p>From their trending moments inside Bahay ni Kuya to showcasing their acting skills in “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/the-secrets-of-hotel-88" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Secrets of Hotel 88</strong></a>,” these familiar faces are back with a project that promises romance, drama, and plenty of laughs!</p><p><strong>“</strong><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/pinoy-big-brother-collab" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>PBB Celebrity Collab Edition</strong></a><strong>”</strong> alums Esnyr Ranollo, Bianca De Vera, and Brent Manalo step into the spotlight as they headline iWant’s upcoming vertical drama<strong> “</strong><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/8/27/-pbb-twins-esnyr-and-bianca-turn-siblings-in-new-series-with-brent-1148" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Half Sisters</strong></a><strong>,”</strong> serving up bite-sized entertainment that’s bound to keep viewers glued to their screens.</p><p style="text-align:left">“Half Sisters” also marks Star Creatives’ first venture into the vertical microdrama format, set to sweep viewers off their feet with swoon-worthy moments, bursts of comedy, and unexpected twists, all under the direction of Julius Alfonso.<br/><br/></p><div style="text-align:center"><iframe width="340" height="605" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x_ANEF87g-c" title="Behind The Scenes of #HalfSisters | Coming Soon on iWant!" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" spellcheck="false"></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>As they geared up for their look test, Esnyr, Bianca, and Brent already gave fans a glimpse of their on-screen personas, sparking curiosity about the journeys their characters will soon embark on.</p><p>Esnyr Ranollo takes on the role of Ramon, whose arc remains a secret waiting to be revealed when the series premieres. Meanwhile, Bianca De Vera breathes life into Emily, Ramon’s half-sister.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-13" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DclDTQThj8K/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=810&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A13%2C%22os%22%3A10854367.099999964%2C%22ls%22%3A32269.099999964237%2C%22le%22%3A32567.599999964237%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="851" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-13" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Clearly thrilled to be part of the show, Bianca shared, “Bilang isang laking Star Creatives baby, I’m very happy and I’m so honored to be doing this with the Star Creatives family.”<br/><br/></p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-11" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DclDC_eT5QJ/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=810&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A11%2C%22os%22%3A10803270.399999976%2C%22ls%22%3A32269.099999964237%2C%22le%22%3A32567.599999964237%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="851" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-11" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px" spellcheck="false"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Esnyr and Bianca—whose sisterly bond we’ve witnessed before, during, and after their “PBB”<strong></strong> stint—couldn’t hide their excitement about reuniting on screen following the highly successful run of “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/the-secrets-of-hotel-88" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Secrets of Hotel 88</strong></a><strong></strong>.”</p><p>Joining them in the project is fellow <strong>“</strong><strong></strong>PBB<strong></strong><strong>”</strong> housemate Brent Manalo, who was brimming with energy as he embodied his character for the first time. Portraying Pancho, Brent’s role has yet to fully unfold, teasing a connection with Esnyr and Bianca’s characters that is expected to shake up the storyline of “Half Sisters.”</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-9" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DclC_NAy6Hd/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=810&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A9%2C%22os%22%3A10676677.899999976%2C%22ls%22%3A32269.099999964237%2C%22le%22%3A32567.599999964237%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="851" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-9" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Even before the cameras start rolling, the bond Esnyr, Bianca, and Brent have shown behind the scenes has us looking forward to what’s in store for the series.</p><p>Ready to meet half-siblings Ramon and Emily? “Half Sisters” premieres on <strong></strong><a href="https://app.iwanttfc.com/dFR6MWHAcVb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>iWant </strong></a>this September.</p><div><br/><strong>More on this story:</strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/8/27/-pbb-twins-esnyr-and-bianca-turn-siblings-in-new-series-with-brent-1148" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>&quot;PBB&quot; twins Esnyr and Bianca turn siblings in new series with Brent</strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/12/24/bianca-de-vera-talks-work-travel-and-dating-preferences-2206" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Bianca De Vera talks work, travel, and dating preferences</strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/8/28/watch-esnyr-hilariously-turn-her-playlist-into-a-non-stop-rihanna-loop-0110" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Watch Esnyr hilariously turn her playlist into a non-stop Rihanna loop</strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/6/23/brent-manalo-and-the-tracks-that-jazz-up-his-personal-life-0928" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Brent Manalo and the tracks that jazz up his personal life</strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/7/9/10-things-you-should-know-about-esnyr-0815" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>10 things you should know about Esnyr</strong></a></div>

<p>Esnyr, Bianca de Vera, and Brent Manalo offered fans a glimpse of their characters during the look test for iWant's upcoming microdrama “Half Sisters."</p>

Esnyr, Bianca de Vera, and Brent Manalo offered fans a glimpse of their characters during the look test for iWant's upcoming microdrama “Half Sisters."