Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition Kapamilya ex-housemates Bianca de Vera and Esnyr Ranollo double the laughs and spooks ahead of Halloween as they go twinning, both as “manananggal,” in a new microdrama offering on iWant directed by Julius Alfonso, Half Sisters, with all episodes released today, September 25, 2026.
Marking their first vertical series featuring themselves, and also the first under the production of Star Creatives, the production entity of ABS-CBN Star Cinema behind their previous series featuring the ex-housemates of PBB Collab, The Secrets of Hotel 88, they bring their twin energy as “manananggal” siblings Emily (Bianca de Vera) and Ramon (Esnyr Ranollo).
Also featuring in the microdrama series is the Kapamilya Big Winner of the first-ever season of Pinoy Big Brother, under a collaboration between ABS-CBN and GMA, Brent Manalo, playing the siblings’ love interest, alongside co-ex-housemate Xyriel Manabat and actor Petite.
The premise of the vertical drama follows Ramon’s revelation of their supernatural selves; Emily couldn’t accept it at first, but she will eventually become a “manananggal”. Beyond their bodies, their bond is at risk of splitting when they share a deep liking for Pancho (Brent Manalo).
All 30 episodes of Half Sisters are now out on iWant, with the first five episodes available for streaming free of charge on iWant and ABS-CBN Entertainment’s Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube accounts.
The rest of the episodes are available through its subscription plans priced locally at PHP 35.00 per month for the Basic Plan and PHP 119.00 per month for the Premium Plan. Kapamilyas abroad may also watch the series on iWant for the price of USD 12.99 per month in the United States and USD 4.99 per month elsewhere (or equivalent currency).
Meanwhile, the 2025 iWant youth-oriented sports-comedy original series Love At First Spike, headlined by PBB Collab ex-housemates Emilio Daez and River Joseph, together with Reign Parani and Sean Tristan, bags a nomination at the 54th International Emmy Awards as the sole entry representing the Philippines in the awarding ceremony, scheduled for November 23, 2026.
The Ivan Andrew Payawal-directed original series, which is also behind the most recent iWant series he directed, Miss Behave, earns a nod in the “Kids: Live Action” category, competing with entries from Chile, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. The awards gala will take place in New York City.
The eight-episode iWant original, which premiered on June 20, 2025, follows Uno (Emilio Daez), a basketball varsity captain who loses his spot on the team after a violent incident, until he joins the boys’ volleyball team, made up of proud and openly LGBTQIA+ students.
Apart from Emilio, River, Reign, and Sean, the series also stars Pinoy Big Brother: Gen 11 ex-housemates Dylan Yturalde, Rain Celmar, and Binsoy Namoca, Pinoy Big Brother: Connect ex-housemate Andi Abaya, Pinoy Big Brother: Otso alum Sky Quizon, then-Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 performer Lance Reblando, and Sparks Camp campers Universe Ramos, Miggy Ruallo, Nick de Ocampo, and Bong Gonzales, as well as Adrian Alandy, Meryll Soriano, Jude Hinumdum, Gio Alvarez, and Alwyn Uytingco.
The show also earned praise for its progressive themes of acceptance, gender equality, and shedding light on the struggles of student-athletes, including those in the LGBTQIA+ community.
Love At First Spike is currently available for streaming free of charge on iWant.
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