Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw is a 2000 Filipino romantic comedy film edited and directed by Joyce E. Bernal and written by Mel Mendoza-del Rosario.
[1] Produced by Viva Films and RCP Productions, it stars Regine Velasquez as a popular singer and Robin Padilla as a car mechanic who falls in love with her.
[2][3] Francine Natra is a popular singer enjoying the peak of her career, but due to stardom and her hectic schedules she suffers from a simple life on her own.
Meanwhile, Guillermo "Gimo" Talumpati lives his ordinary life as an auto mechanic taking care of his family and especially his sister Ging-Ging, who has Down syndrome.
"[4] Pilipino Star Ngayon's Salve V. Asis stated that this film’s premise was already done before yet the director translates the conflict and providing it with a good twist to be able to come up with something very original.
[11] The soundtrack also featured songs by artists including Ely Buendia and Gabby Eigenmann and two hit singles from Regine Velasquez: "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" and cover of "Tuwing Umuulan".