Siblings in showbiz are often asked about rivalry. In Ara Mina and Cristine Reyes’ case, no such things exist. It’s all about sisterly love.

Yes, they happen to be both gorgeous and yes, they are both sexy stars but showbiz is big enough to accommodate both talents.

To prove this, Ate Ara tries her hand at producing for her younger sister. This is "Ate," a dramatic vehicle from a story by Peque Gallaga, written by Gina Marissa-Tagasa with direction by Lore Reyes.

In "Ate," Ara, who is an award-winning actress, gives the limelight to Cristine, who – surprisingly – shines in her dramatic scenes.

"I love my sister. Lahat kaya kong gawin para sa kanya dahil kapatid ko siya. Alam kong alam nya ‘yun," said the actress.

The two as sisters are natural. In their confrontation scenes, the actresses in them emerge. Ara, in her quiet depiction of a woman torn between her love for a man and her love for her own sister, gives a convincing portrayal. And Cristine, although younger, shows promise. With her innocent eyes always ready to shed tears, she is credible playing the role of a girl very much like her but carrying a far bigger load.

With this movie, Ara and Cristine also prove that all the brouhaha in the past has been left behind. The two are happy not only with the way their careers are going but also with their relationship as siblings.

"Kung dati e pinakikialaman ko bawat kilos niya kasi nga may pagka-overprotective akong ate, hindi na ngayon. I’m just here to give her advice ‘pag kailangan niya. Pero hindi ko na siya sinisita," revealed Ara. "Mas effective pala ‘yung ganun. ‘Yung parang magkabarkada lang kayo pag nag-uusap. Mas cool."

But Cristine remains very secretive about her lovelife, said Ara. "Hindi ko na siya kinukulit kapag may nababalitaan ako. Alam ko naman na eventually, magku-confide din ‘yan sa akin."

"Kahit hindi ko sinasabi sa kanya ang lahat ng nangyayari sa buhay ko, she’s always there for me," acknowledged Cristine, "Hindi niya ako pinababayaan. Sobrang thankful din ako dahil nag-produce siya ng movie para sa aming dalawa."

With Ara and Cristine in "Ate" are Paolo Paraiso, Ian Veneracion, Eva Darren, Rochelle Barrameda and Eddie Garcia.