Habang Kapiling Ka

Habang Kapiling Ka
Also known as With You
Genre
Developed by Elmer Gatchalian
Written by
  • Jessel Duque
  • Elmer L. Gatchalian
  • Abi Lam
Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes
Starring Angelika dela Cruz
Opening theme "Kahit Na" by Joey Albert
Composer(s) Willie Cruz
Country of origin Philippines
Original language(s) Tagalog
No. of episodes 248
Production
Executive producer(s) Redgynn Alba
Production location(s) Philippines
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time 30 minutes
Production company(s) GMA Entertainment TV
Release
Original network GMA Network
Picture format 480i (SDTV)
Original release November 4, 2002 (2002-11-04) – October 17, 2003 (2003-10-17)

Habang Kapiling Ka (International title: With You / lit. While With You) is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Angelika dela Cruz. It premiered on November 4, 2002 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin. The series concluded on October 17, 2003 with a total of 248 episodes. It was replaced by Twin Hearts in its timeslot.

Premise

Erica, Emilie and Pierre Paolo – whose lives become necessarily intertwined by fate and a moment’s decision during a stormy night.

On one level, this is the story of women, mothers, daughters, lovers who are out to get the best in the world for the people they love.

It is also the story of fathers, sons and brothers, who must come to terms with each other and accept the animosity and conflict that brews in their relationships.

Olivia Malvaroza gives birth to an apparently stillborn child. In the other room, Paulina dies after giving birth to Pierre Paolo. Paulina’s sister, Salve Capistrano, upon seeing a boy destined to grow up without a mother, and a mother who will be devastated with the death of her child, only had a split second to make her decision. With only the best interest in mind, Salve switches the children, assuring Pierre Paolo of the sure, easy life of the Malvarozas. What she did not expect is that Olivia’s child Erica is still alive and that Paulina carries a second child, a baby girl (Emilie), in her womb. Later, they will learn of Marius Malvaroza’s (Tonton Gutierrez) death in a plane crash who had been hurrying to be with his wife.

Unknown to them, Marius is still alive but kept prisoner by the possessive Medea, with whom he will have a son. Meanwhile, Alejandro Javellana will usurp everything that Marius had: his business, his hacienda, even his wife and son.

Erica and Emilie both create a bond with Pierre Paolo, but it is Emilie who forms an unexplainable attachment to the boy, not knowing that they are twins. The idyll of childhood is broken when Pierre Paolo is sent abroad to study and Erica and Emilie have to face the harsh realities of the working class. Even so, these young people will find their way to each other again. Erica will cross paths with Julius Javellana, Alejandro’s half-brother, and they will find themselves drawn to each other more and more. At the same time, Emilie and Pierre Paolo will realize that time has not broken the bond between them, and they will grow an even understanding of each other. But coming together will not easy for any of them, as complications will arise from their entanglements.

Cast and characters

Chynna Ortaleza portrays Donna Javellana.
Toni Gonzaga portrays Emillie Capistrano.
Ruffa Gutierrez portrays Venus Paraiso.

Lead cast

A sweet girl who was deprived of luxurious life when she was swapped at birth with Pierre Paolo. She will be used against her family and against the man she loves: Julius.
  • Victor Neri as Julius Javellana
The man who loves Erica since their childhood. He is also the half brother of Alejandro whom he hates.

Supporting cast

Villain, Marius' best friend who is in love with Olivia. He tried to kill Marius just to get everything that he has including his wife.
The loving wife of Marius who married Alejandro because of the thought that he was the right man to replace her husband. She was made to believe that Pierre Paolo is his son, later is Erica her daughter.
Olivia's husband who will take his revenge to the people who betrayed him.
Erica's half brother who will take his revenge against Marius because of abandoning him and her mother.
Alejandro's daughter who longs for his attention. She puts her life to waste just to be noticed by her father until he met Basilio, the guy she will love.
A young lady who dreams of becoming a singer. She believes that Erica was her twin sister. She also fell in love with Julius.
  • Railey Valeroso as Pierre Paolo Capistrano-Bravo
Emilie's real twin brother who will first fall in love with Erica but soon found out that he has a different feeling for Donna.
Villain, The mother of Donna who is madly in love with Alejandro. She is willing to do everything just to be in Olivia's place.
Helga's beautiful sister who will take care of Donna when Helga abandoned them. She will be Alejandro's lust and Jonas' love.
Olivia's long-time friend and the reason behind the switching of the two babies.
Salve's nephew and the protector of Emilie and Erica. He will fall for the beautiful Venus.
Villain, The woman who helped Marius to rise and will help him in his revenge against Alejandro. But when she found out that he still in love with Olivia, she uses Erica to get him back.
The man who fell madly in love with Erica. He is also Emilie's secret past. He will do anything just to get Erica's love.
The real father of Emilie and Pierre Paolo who will help Marius in his revenge.
The sexy woman who was hired by Divine to spy on Olivia's family and will fall in love with Jonas.
The singing superstar who is adored by Emelie. She will do anything to keep her position.

Guest cast

Accolades

  • 2003 Best Drama Actress winner — Snooky Serna at PMPC Star Awards for TV
  • 2003 Best Drama series nominee at PMPC Star Awards for TV
  • 2003 Best Drama Actress nominee Angelika dela Cruz at PMPC Star Awards for TV
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