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. Directed by Jerry Lopez Sinenang and Trina N. Dayrit, it stars Robin Padilla and Judy Ann Santos. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from May 26, 2003 to September 10, 2004, replacing Bituin and was replaced by Victim Undercover.
This series is streaming online on Jeepney TV YouTube channel.
Contents
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
Lead cast
Robin Padilla as Alberto "Ambet" Katindig
Judy Ann Santos as Princess Gonzales / Esperanza Gonzales
Also as main cast
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
Rommel Padilla as Atty. Phillip "Buhawi" Felipe Agda
Diego Castro III as Borgy Ramirez
Charlie Davao as Federico Gonzales
Marc Acueza as Jovan Gonzales-Lagdameo
Marianne dela Riva as Soledad / Asuncion Tabinas
Mylene Dizon as Joyce Villaflor
TJ Trinidad as John Paul Lacsamana
Edgar Mortiz as Kiko
Hazel Ann Mendoza as Pretty
Robert Arevalo as Don Ignacio De Asis
Dominic Ochoa as George
Angelica Jones as Constancia "Shai" Meguiare
Hyubs Azarcon as Pacholo "Bok" Matanglawin
Jiro Manio as Hapon
Hannah Camille Bustillos as Vilma
Extended cast
Angeli Gonzales as young Princess Gonzales / Esperanza Gonzales
Giorgia Ortega as Lady Godiva
Ced Carreon as Milos
Camille Prats as Diamante/Susan
Asia Agcaoili as Rhowena Aroanah/Macaraeg
Michelle Bayle as Mariel Walican Buenaflor
Anton Bernardo as Danny Balboa
Maricar de Mesa as Lyra Manuel
Jojit Lorenzo as Paolo Macapanas
Lui Manansala as Ellen Rosales
Eliza Pineda as Jing
Simon Ibarra as Gilbert Escoto
Gerard Pizzaras as Alan Balano
Mon Confiado as Renante "Neil" Valerio
Emil Sandoval as Rodito Abellar
Crispin Pineda as Waldo
Jhoana Marie Tan as Gigette
Mike Magat as Marco Garcia
Rodel Velayo as Edwin Buenaflor
Evangeline Pascual as Mrs. Rebecca Winters
Paolo O'Hara as Keith Winters
Nikki Valdez as Alex
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 behind the rival soap opera of GMA Network's Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man, which also ended the following week.