Labs Ko Si Babe

Labs Ko Si Babe (transl. babe is my loves, 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.

Labs Ko Si Babe
Genre	Romantic black comedy Drama
Created by	Enrico Santos Jake Tordesillas
Written by	Gina Marissa Tagasa Aloy Adlawan
Directed by	Jerry Lopez Sineneng John D. Lazatin
Starring	Jolina Magdangal Marvin Agustin
Opening theme	"I Love You Babe" by Jolina Magdangal / Jeffrey Hidalgo, Richard Marten and Bojo Molina
Composers	Vehnee Saturno Annabelle Regalado
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Filipino
No. of episodes	333
Production
Executive producer	Annaliza Goma
Running time	27–30 minutes
Production company	Star Creatives
Original release
Network	ABS-CBN
Release	August 2, 1999 (1999-08-02) – November 10, 2000 (2000-11-10)

It is one of the longest running series in the Philippines and also known as the first romantic black comedy series in Philippine television.^[1]

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^[2]
• 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
• Cheska Garcia as Gayle Deogracia
• Edgar Mortiz as Quintin "Q" Tolentino
• Edu Manzano as Alvin
• 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
• Dinky Doo
• Lucita Soriano as Anita Kalayaan
• Jinky Oda as Mina
• Janette McBride as Patricia
• Hyubs Azarcon as Hercules Carpio
• Rey Kilay
• Leonardo Litton as Leo Valenciano
• Ernie Zarate
• Gino Santos

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.