(International title: Stay with Me / ) is a 2018 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes and Neal del Rosario, it stars Yasmien Kurdi. It premiered on February 26, 2018 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing Haplos. The series concluded on August 31, 2018 with a total of 132 episodes. It was replaced by My Special Tatay in its timeslot.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.
Premise
The story revolves around Thea Balagtas. After getting married and raising their twins together, her life shatters when she tests positive for HIV.
Cast and characters
Lead cast
Yasmien Kurdi as Althea "Thea" Balagtas-Angeles
Supporting cast
Martin del Rosario as Lawrence de Leon
Jackie Rice as Ava Imperial
Mike Tan as Marco Angeles
Shamaine Buencamino as Magdalena "Magda" Balagtas
Charee Pineda as Rosanna "Anna" Balagtas
Ina Feleo as Sophia Angeles
Mike "Pekto" Nacua as Tantoy Cruz
Catherine Rem as Olga Cruz
Caprice Cayetano as Angela B. Angeles
Seth dela Cruz as Maurice B. Angeles
Gina Alajar as Adelaida "Adele" Angeles
Guest cast
Lucho Ayala as Rommel
Paolo Gumabao as Raffy
Ameera Johara as Nikka Martinez
Rob Moya as Edgar Villar
Reese Tuazon as Leila
Lharby Policarpio as Andy
Rodjun Cruz as Edward Salazar
Jackie Lou Blanco as Elvira Imperial-Policarpio
Lloyd Samartino as Manuel Policarpio
Tonio Quiazon as Gado
Arrian Labios as Tantoy
Omar Flores as Bernie Silvestre
Jeff Luna as Elvira's bodyguard
Aleera Montalla as Tess
Alvin Maghanoy as Dodot
Francis Mata as Mike
Joemarie Nielsen as Ogie
Ces Aldaba as a doctor
Mike Lloren as Manuel Imperial
Eddie Ngo as a hotel tenant
Renerich Ocon as a maid
Star Orjaliza as a doctor
Peggy Rico Tuazon as a doctor
Mona Louise Rey as young Ava
Accolades
Production
Principal photography commenced in January 2018. Filming concluded on August 23, 2018.
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of earned a 5.3% rating. The series got its highest rating on May 1, 2018 with an 8.3% rating.