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Labs Ko si Babe

1999–2000 Philippine television drama series

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executive_producer	Annaliza Goma
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opentheme	"I Love You Babe" by Jolina Magdangal / Jeffrey Hidalgo, Richard Marten and Bojo Molina
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country	Philippines
language	Filipino
runtime	27–30 minutes
network	ABS-CBN
company	Star Creatives
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num_episodes	333

Romantic black comedy
Drama
Enrico Santos
Jake Tordesillas
Jerry Lopez Sineneng
John D. Lazatin
Gina Marissa Tagasa
Aloy Adlawan
Jolina Magdangal
Marvin Agustin

Labs Ko Si Babe (, international title: I Love My Babe) is a Philippine television drama romance black comedy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng and John D. Lazatin, starring Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin. It aired on the network's evening line up from August 2, 1999 to November 10, 2000, replacing Esperanza and was replaced by Pangako Sa 'Yo.

It is one of the longest running series in the Philippines and also known as the first romantic black comedy series in Philippine television.

The series is streaming online on Jeepney TV on its 7:00 PM timeslot.

Premise

The lives of four families in San Clemente intertwine with drama and dark comedy, centered on the feud between former best friends Auring (Gloria Romero) and Felipa (Gina Pareño). Their animosity began when Auring lost a sweepstakes ticket Felipa entrusted to her, which Felipa believes was a winner.

Their conflict escalates, ensnaring their families, including the burgeoning romance between Auring's granddaughter, Cindy (Jolina Magdangal), and Felipa's grandson, Wally (Marvin Agustin). The situation is further complicated by the arrival of Miguel (Onemig Bondoc) from Italy, who befriends Cindy and sparks Wally's jealousy. Miguel's stepmother, the notorious Elena (Jaclyn Jose), creates additional problems for both families.

Amidst the chaos, Mayor Diwata (Zsa Zsa Padilla), known as Mayor Di, consistently intervenes to mediate their disputes. Mayor Di, who lives with her nephew Jobert (Bernard Palanca), remains single due to a troubled past.

Cast and characters

Main cast

Jolina Magdangal as Cinderella "Cindy" Angeles
Marvin Agustin as Wardlito "Wally" Escallon

Supporting cast

Gloria Romero as Aurora "Auring" Mabuenas
Gina Pareño as Felipa Tolentino-Escallon
Johnny Delgado as Paquito "Kit" Angeles
Princess Punzalan as Guadalupe "Lupe" Mabuenas-Angeles
Jaclyn Jose as Elena Deogracia
Bembol Roco as Silvestre "Rocky" Escallon
Carmi Martin as Viola Pagsisihan-Escallon
Zsa Zsa Padilla as Mayor Diwata Royales
Onemig Bondoc as Miguel Deogracia
Bernard Palanca as Jobert Royales
Bernardo Bernardo as Bonito
Andrea Del Rosario as SPO2 Daniella "Dani" Acevedo
Cheska Garcia as Gayle Deogracia
Edgar Mortiz as Quintin "Q" Tolentino
Edu Manzano as Alvin Leanzares
Dominic Ochoa as Ulysses Angeles
Jiro Manio as Miko Escallon
Kristopher Peralta as Bernardo "Tato" Escallon
Moreen Guese as Pie Angeles
Gino Santos as Jimboy Escallon
Roldan Aquino as Duke Deogracia
Tanya Garcia as Lilet
Audrey Vizcara as Anna
Ian Galliguez as Duday
Berwin Meily
Dinky Doo as SPO1 Gil Crisostomo
Rolly Padilla as Vice Mayor Amante
Lucita Soriano as Anita Kalayaan
Jinky Oda as Mina
Janette McBride as Patricia
Justin Cuyugan
Denise Joaquin as Joan
Hyubs Azarcon as Hercules Carpio
Rey Kilay as Venus
Leonardo Litton as Leo Valenciano
Flora Gasser as Tiya Belen
Menggie Cobarrubias as Luis
Errol Dionisio as Mang Totoy
Gabe Mercado as Atty. Nicholas Case
Cris Daluz as Judge
Gigi Locsin as Gunding
Ced Carreon as Bryan
Sylvia Sanchez as Aleta
Tommy Abuel as David Sevilla
Tom Olivar
Ernie Zarate as Gov. Royales
Drine Aguilar as Michelle
Gino Santos
Roy Rodrigo
Rey Francisco
Ading Noche as Viola's henchmen
Vincent Cebu as Viola's henchmen
Lorna Lopez as Precy
Bayani Agbayani as MTB host
Vanessa del Bianco as MTB host

Movie adaptation

After a month of the series premiering, it had a movie adaption called Hey Babe! released on August 25, 1999, produced by Star Cinema. The film was directed by Joyce Bernal.

References

"18 longest running ABS-CBN teleseryes".
(April 15, 2019). "19 Longest-running ABS-CBN Teleseryes". PEP.

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