Basta't Kasama Kita
| Basta't Kasama Kita | |
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| Directed by |
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| Starring | Judy Ann Santos Robin Padilla |
| Opening theme | "Basta't Kasama Kita" by Josh Santana |
| Composer | Greg Caro |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 338 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company | Star Creatives |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Release | May 26, 2003 – September 10, 2004 |
Basta't Kasama Kita (International title: As Long As I'm With You / transl. just as you are with me) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Starring Robin Padilla and Judy Ann Santos. It aired on the network's Teleserye Primetime Bida line up from May 26, 2003 to September 10, 2004, replacing Bituin and was replaced by Victim Undercover.[1][2]
This series is streaming online on Jeepney TV YouTube channel replacing Mara Clara on its 1:00 PM and 1:30 PM timeslot but later moved to 3:00 PM and 3:30 PM replacing Mula sa Puso.[3]
Premise
[edit]Princess Gonzales (Judy Ann Santos) is a young law graduate who signs up with the National Bureau of Investigation as a rookie agent. Her dedication to her work is fueled by a desire to find out what happened to her father, who disappeared several years before and presumed dead. Her performance later earns her an assignment with the NBI's EAGLES (Elite Agents of Government Against Lawless Elements of Society) squad, where she is paired up with veteran agent Ambet Katindig (Robin Padilla) as they handle tough missions. Although Princess and Ambet's work ethics clash over the course of the series, their bond develops into a relationship by the end.
Cast and characters
[edit]Lead cast
[edit]- Robin Padilla as Alberto "Ambet" Katindig
- Judy Ann Santos as Princess Gonzales / Esperanza Gonzales
- Rommel Padilla as Atty. Phillip "Buhawi" Felipe Agda
Also as main cast
[edit]- Gina Pareño as Nanay Ligaya
- Lito Pimentel as Chief Adan K. Abordo
- John Arcilla as Godofredo "Prince" Gonzales
- Sylvia Sanchez as Strawberry Gonzales / Celia Gonzales
- Tetchie Agbayani as Marina Gonzales-Lagdameo
- John Apacible as Abdon Lagdameo
- Diego Castro III as Borgy Ramirez
- Charlie Davao as Federico Gonzales
- Marc Acueza as Jovan Gonzales-Lagdameo
- Marianne dela Riva as Soledad
- Mylene Dizon as Joyce
- TJ Trinidad as John Paul
- Edgar Mortiz as Kiko
- Hazel Ann Mendoza as Pretty
- Robert Arevalo as Ignacio
- Dominic Ochoa as George
- Angelica Jones as Constancia "Shai" Meguiare
- Hyubs Azarcon as Pacholo "Bok" Matanglawin
- Jiro Manio as Hapon
- Jeffrey Santos as Aldrin
Extended cast
[edit]- Giorgia Ortega as Lady Godiva
- Camille Prats as Diamante/Susan
- Asia Agcaoili as Rowena Macaraeg
- Michelle Bayle as Mariel Buenaflor
- Anton Bernardo as Danny Balboa
- Maricar de Mesa as Lyra Manuel
- Jojit Lorenzo as Paolo Macapanas
- Lui Manansala as Ellen Rosales
- Gerard Pizzaras as Alan Balano
- Mike Magat as Marco Garcia
- Rodel Velayo as Edwin Buenaflor
- Evangeline Pascual as Mrs. Peters
- Hannah Camille Bustillos as Vilma
- Nikki Valdez as Alex
- Pauleen Luna as Karina
- Neil Ryan Sese as Buloy
- June Hidalgo as Kidlat
- July Hidalgo as Francis Hidalgo
- Mike Lloren
- Zaldy "Mar" Castillo
- Mark Dionisio as Rey "Acid thrower"
- Toffee Calma as Wang
- Bing Davao as Gatmaitan
- Gigette Reyes as Pia
- Jen Rosendahl as LaToya
- Rodolfo Solis Jr. as Rigor
- Gem Ramos as Alan's wife
- Pia Moran
- Manolito Ong
- Renato Rodriguez
- Mark Matibag
- Ronald Bingwaoel
- Francis Noblefranca
- Jethro Carandang
- Ferdinand dela Cruz
- Carlene Aguilar
- Ama Quiambao
- Jhong Hilario
- Cherry Lou
- Michael Conan
- Caridad Sanchez
- Chandro Concepcion
- Angel de Leon
- Pen Medina as Senior Agent Mariano Capistrano/Apo Bathala
Reception
[edit]The finale posted a 52.5% in the Mega Manila TV Ratings according to AGB Philippines. The show became known for doing the first ever live finale (in 2004) for any drama series on Philippine television behind the rival soap opera of GMA Network Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man, which also ended the following week.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Basta't Kasama Kita Archived December 16, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "ABS-CBN Entertainment feature - Basta't Kasama Kita". Archived from the original on October 21, 2006. Retrieved December 7, 2007.
- ^ "Basta't Kasama Kita Full Episode 1 (ABS-CBN Classics)". YouTube.
- ^ "Live ang finale sa Luneta ng 'Basta't Kasama Kita'". Philstar.com. Retrieved May 9, 2022.