''Basta't Kasama Kita'' (International title: ''As Long As I'm With You'' / ) is a Philippine

action Action may refer to: * Action (narrative), a literary mode * Action fiction, a type of genre fiction * Action game, a genre of video game Film * Action film, a genre of film * ''Action'' (1921 film), a film by John Ford * ''Action'' (1980 fil ...

drama Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance: a play, opera, mime, ballet, etc., performed in a theatre, or on radio or television.Elam (1980, 98). Considered as a genre of poetry in general, the dramatic mode has b ...

which was aired on

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primetime series from May 26, 2003, to September 10, 2004, replacing ''

Bituin ''Bituin'' (International title: ''Star'') is a 2002 musical Philippine soap opera that was aired by ABS-CBN from September 23, 2002 to May 23, 2003 replacing ''Pangako Sa 'Yo'' and was replaced by ''Basta't Kasama Kita''. It starred Carol Banawa ...

''. The series stars

Robin Padilla Robinhood Ferdinand Cariño Padilla (; born November 23, 1969), known professionally as Robin Padilla, is a Filipino politician, television personality, martial artist, actor and director currently serving as a Senator of the Philippines since ...

and

Judy Ann Santos Judy Anne Lumagui Santos (born May 11, 1978) is a Filipino actress and film producer. Prolific in film and television in the Philippines since the early 1990s, she is known for her comedic and dramatic roles in independent films and blockbust ...

. The show also aired worldwide on ABS-CBN's

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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 Pinoy Central TV in 2005–2006 and in 2010–2011, it re-aired on Kapamilya Channel. In 2013, it re-aired on

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Premise

Princess Gonzales (

) 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 (

) 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

Lead cast

as Alberto 'Ambet' Katindig *

as Princess Gonzales *

Rommel Padilla Rommel Cariño Padilla (; born January 4, 1965) is a Filipino actor, model, businessman, politician, and movie producer. Early life He was born to late Governor Roy Padilla Sr. and actress Eva Cariño. Padilla's siblings from the same paren ...

as Atty. Phillip 'Buhawi' Felipe Agda

Also as main cast

Gina Pareño Gina Pareño (; born Geraldine Acthley; October 20, 1947) is a Filipina actress. Early life Pareño was born to a German American father and a Filipina mother. Career She started her career in the 1960s as an extra in several films and then lat ...

as Nanay Ligaya * Lito Pimentel as Chief Adan K. Abordo *

John Arcilla Romeo Gonzales Arcilla (born June 24 1966), professionally known as John Arcilla, is a Filipino actor and environmentalist. He won Best Actor at the 78th Venice International Film Festival for his performance in '' On the Job: The Missing 8 ...

as agent Godofredo "Prince" Gonzales *

Sylvia Sanchez Jossette Campo-Atayde (born May 19, 1971), better known as Sylvia Sanchez, is a Filipina actress and comedian. She is the wife of Art Atayde and the mother of actors Arjo Atayde and actress Ria Atayde. Personal life Sanchez was born and raised ...

as Strawberry Gonzales *

Tetchie Agbayani Visitacion Parado (born July 2, 1961), better known by her screen name Tetchie Agbayani, is a Filipina movie and television actress, Mutya ng Pilipinas, psychology instructor and '' Playboy'' model. She appeared in a regular issue of German ...

as Marina Lagdameo *

John Apacible Enrique Rustia Apacible III, popularly known as John Apacible (January 22, 1973 – March 20, 2011) was a Filipino television and movie actor who worked in Filipino productions. Early life He was born in Cainta, Rizal on January 22, 1973. C ...

as Abdon Lagdameo *

Diego Castro III Angelo Diego Keithley Castro III, simply known as Diego Castro III (born November 30, 1975) is a Filipino actor and broadcaster. He has appeared in over forty movies and dozens of television shows, and was a part of the youth-oriented show, Gimi ...

as Borgy *

Charlie Davao Charles Wahib "Charlie" Valdez Davao (October 7, 1934 – August 8, 2010) was a Filipino actor known for roles in film and television. Early life Born Carlos Wahib Davao y Valdez in Iloilo City of a Filipino mestizo of Spanish and Arab desce ...

as Federico Gonzales * Marc Acueza as Jovan Lagdameo * Marianne dela Riva as Soledad *

Mylene Dizon Mylene Dizon (; born September 6, 1974) is a Filipino actress and model. Dizon has established herself as one of the most renowned actresses in Philippine cinema with an astounding 30 films and nearly 50 television roles to her credit, as wel ...

as Joyce *

TJ Trinidad Raul Fenstad "TJ" Trinidad Jr. (born January 22, 1976) is a Filipino actor. Filmography Film Television Theater Awards and nominations References External links * 1976 births Living people Filipino male television actors Male ...

as John Paul *

Edgar Mortiz Edgardo Mortiz (born August 30, 1954) is a Filipino actor, comedian, singer and director who is currently affiliated with GMA Network and Brightlight Productions. He previously directed numerous shows under ABS-CBN, until its shutdown where he ...

as Kiko * Hazel Ann Mendoza as Pretty *

Robert Arevalo Robert Ylagan Arevalo (; born May 6, 1938) is a Filipino film and television actor. Personal life Arevalo is the son of Filipino film actor/composer/musician Tito Arevalo; his uncle Angel Esmeralda is the father of the late Jay Ilagan and his u ...

as Ignacio *

Dominic Ochoa Jose Madrigal Ochoa (; born August 4, 1974), better known as Dominic Ochoa, is a Filipino actor, comedian, model and member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic, as part of the batch 4. He is currently managed by Boy Abu ...

as George *

Angelica Jones Angelica Banaag Alarva (born January 20, 1983), better known by her stage name Angelica Jones, is a singer, actress and politician in the Philippines. Also known as a singer who sang the novelty song "Miss Flawless". Personal life She was bor ...

as Shai * Hyubs Azarcon as Cholo Pugadlawin *

Jiro Manio Jiro Manio (born , 9 May 1992) is a Filipino actor who started acting at the age of seven in the film ''Pamana'' in 1999. Early life and education Manio was born to a Filipina mother Joylene Santos (died August 8, 2006) and Japanese father . ...

as Hapon * Jeffrey Santos as Aldrin

Extended cast

* Giorgia Ortega as Lady Godiva *

Camille Prats Sheena Patricia Camille Quiambao Prats–Yambao (born June 20, 1985) is a Filipino actress, TV host, comedienne, and businesswoman. She starred in a series of successful films and television shows, since gaining media attention when she played ...

as Diamante/Susan *

Asia Agcaoili Junelyn Alexis "Asia" Unana Agcaoili (; born 20 September 1977) is a Filipina actress, model, entrepreneur, television and radio host, and former columnist. Entertainment career Agcaoili was already a model when she joined the ABC reality sho ...

as Rowena Macaraeg * Michelle Bayle as Mariel Buenaflor * Anton Bernardo as Danny Balboa *

Maricar de Mesa Maricar de Mesa (born November 3, 1979) is a Filipino actress known for her antagonistic roles in many TV series like ''Magkaibang Mundo'', ''Villa Quintana'', '' Once Upon a Kiss'', and others. She started her career in ''Bubble Gang'', as well ...

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 Evangeline Louise Ancheta Pascual (born November 30, 1956) is a Filipino actress, artist, radio host and beauty queen who won Miss Republic of the Philippines 1973 and represented Philippines at Miss World 1973 where she placed first runner-up. ...

as Mrs. Peters * Hannah Camille Bustillos as Vilma *

Nikki Valdez Maria Alinica "Nikki" Valdez-Garcia (born January 25, 1979) is a Filipina actress and singer. Career In the Philippine music scene she was known for a ballad titled "Meron Ba?", composed for the soundtrack of ''G-Mik the Movie'' and ''Trip t ...

as Alex *

Pauleen Luna Marie Pauleen Luna Sotto (born Marie Pauleen Javier Luna; born November 10, 1988) is a Filipino actress and television personality. She appears on GMA Network, particularly as one of the regular hosts of the long-running Philippine variety sh ...

as Karina *

Neil Ryan Sese Neil Ryan Sese (born April 26, 1979) is a Filipino actor. He is currently working as an exclusive talent of GMA Network. Sese is best known for portraying Asval in the 2016 version of ''Encantadia''. Background Neil Ryan Sese was only seven y ...

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 Carlene Ang Aguilar-Ocampo (; born February 8, 1982) is a Filipino-Chinese actress and former beauty queen, having been crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2001 and Binibining Pilipinas World 2005. Biography Carlene Aguilar was born on February 8, ...

Ama Quiambao Amable Quiambao (January 19, 1947 – July 5, 2013), better known by her stage name, Ama Quiambao, was a Filipino film, television and theater actress in the Philippines. She was best known for her roles in the films ''Himala'' and ''Diablo''. ...

Jhong Hilario Virgilio Viernes Hilario Jr. (born August 11, 1976), professionally known as Jhong Hilario, is a Filipino actor, dancer, television host, and politician. He is part of the Filipino dance group ''Streetboys''. He is currently serving as a counc ...

Cherry Lou Cherry Lou Maglasang (born December 30, 1982) is a Filipino actress. Biography Born in Ozamiz City to mother Lucile Maglasang and Galileo Maglasang, both notable entrepreneurs in the area, she was the second of four sisters in her family. She s ...

* Michael Conan *

Caridad Sanchez Caridad Yuson Sanchez-Babao (born August 1, 1933 in Mandaue) is a Filipina actress, mostly seen on GMA Network. In 1977, she played the role of Nanay Idad in the revival TV drama series based from the very successful radio soap opera (first he ...

* Chandro Concepcion * Angel de Leon

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

series on

Philippine television Television in the Philippines was introduced in October 1953 upon the first commercial broadcast made by Alto Broadcasting System (now ABS-CBN), making the Philippines the first Southeast Asian country and the second in Asia to do so. Even b ...

behind the rival soap opera of

GMA Network GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (f ...

'' Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man'', which also ended the following week.

References

External links

*{{IMDb title, 0327472 ABS-CBN drama series 2003 Philippine television series debuts 2004 Philippine television series endings Television series by Star Creatives AZN Television original programming Philippine action television series Filipino-language television shows Television shows set in the Philippines