Basta't Kasama Kita
Basta't Kasama Kita | |
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Genre | Action, Crime, Mystery |
Directed by | Jerry Lopez Sineneng |
Starring |
Judy Ann Santos Robin Padilla |
Opening theme | "Basta't Kasama Kita" by Josh Santana |
Composer(s) | Greg Caro |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language(s) | Filipino |
No. of episodes | 338 |
Production | |
Running time | 30 minutes |
Production company(s) |
Star Creatives[1] RCP Productions |
Release | |
Original network | ABS-CBN |
Picture format | 480i SDTV |
Original release | May 26, 2003 – September 10, 2004 |
Basta't Kasama Kita (lit. As Long As I'm With You) was an ABS-CBN primetime series starring Robin Padilla and Judy Ann Santos. The show also aired worldwide on ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel and on a two-week delay on the International Channel (now defunct AZN-TV) in the United States.
The TV series re-aired on the defunct Pinoy Central TV in 2005-2006 and in 2010-2011, it re-aired on Kapamilya Channel. In 2013, it re-aired on Jeepney TV.
Premise
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
Main cast
- Robin Padilla as Alberto "Ambet" Katindig
- Judy Ann Santos as Princess Gonzales
Supporting Cast
- Rommel Padilla as atty. Phillip "Buhawi" Felipe Agda
- Gina Pareño as Nanay Ligaya
- Lito Pimentel as Chief Adan K. Abordo
- John Arcilla as agent Godofredo "Prince" Gonzales
- Sylvia Sanchez as Strawberry Gonzales
- Tetchie Agbayani as Marina Lagdameo
- John Apacible† as Abdon Lagdameo
- Diego Castro as Borgy
- Charlie Davao† as Federico Gonzales
- Marc Acueza as Jovan Lagdameo
- Marianne dela Riva as Soledad
- Mylene Dizon as Joyce
- TJ Trinidad as John Paul
- Bobot Mortiz as Kiko
- Hazel Ann Mendoza as Pretty
- Robert Arevalo as Ignacio
- Dominic Ochoa as George
- Angelica Jones as Shai
- Hyubs Azarcon as Cholo Pugadlawin
- Jiro Manio as Hapon
- Jeffrey Santos as Aldrin
Extended Cast
- 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
- 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
- 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
Reception
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.
See also
References
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5IhK1hn0dw
- ↑ Basta't Kasama Kita Archived December 16, 2007, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ ABS-CBN Entertainment feature - Basta't Kasama Kita