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Codename: Asero Also known as Asero Format Action, Crime, Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi., Thriller Created by GMA Entertainment TV Group Developed by R.J. Nuevas Directed by Mark A. Reyes
Mike TuvieraStarring Richard Gutierrez
and Heart EvangelistaEnding theme "Asero" by Janno Gibbs Composer(s) Janno Gibbs and Tats Faustino Country of origin Philippines Language(s) Filipino, Tagalog, English, Japanese No. of episodes 90 episodes Production Executive producer(s) Wilma Galvante Producer(s) Star Cinema Location(s) Metro Manila, Philippines
United Arab EmiratesRunning time 30-45 minutes Broadcast Original channel GMA Network Picture format 480i SDTV Original run July 14, 2008 – November 14, 2008 External links Website Codename: Asero (lit. Codename: Steel), previously known as Asero, is a sci-fi-thriller Philippine drama produced and broadcast by GMA Network starring Richard Gutierrez and Heart Evangelista, based on an original concept by R.J. Nuevas.[1][2]
The story tells of two warring secret agencies: The Advocate to protect the world, and the more sinister The Empire. The series started airing on July 14, 2008.[3]
The series ended on November 14, 2008 and is replaced by Luna Mystika, in which Heart Evangelista play the title role.[4][5]
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Synopsis
The series focuses on a young man named Grecko Abesamis (Gutierrez) who will do anything to protect his family. But unbeknownst to his family, Grecko lives a double life as the talented Agent Phoenix of The Advocate. It is a secret agency whose mission is to get rid of lawbreakers in the world. The Advocate's number one opponent, on the other hand, is the secret agency called The Empire whose ultimate goal is to destroy The Advocate.
The story begins when The Advocate sends Agent Phoenix on a mission. During his mission, Grecko meets the lovely Emily San Juan (Evangelista) in Dubai. During this quest, The Empire finds out Grecko's true identity as Agent Phoenix and comes up with a plan to retaliate.
The Empire kidnaps Grecko's sister and only agrees to release her if he can find and deliver an important software program called Project: Hercules needed by the wicked The Empire agency. Grecko finally agrees and goes on the deadly mission. The mission proved to be lethal to this talented secret agent. He was barely breathing when a Japanese scientist tries to rescue him. Grecko undergoes a delicate procedure, an operation that will cause all of his memory to disappear.
Now, he is unable to remember his life as Grecko or his life as The Advocate's star agent. The Japanese scientist turned him into a powerful cyborg named Codename: Asero.[6]
Cast and characters
Main article: List of characters in Codename: AseroMain Cast
- Richard Gutierrez as Grecko Abesamis/Agent Phoenix/Asero
- Heart Evangelista as Emily San Juan
Supporting Cast
- Chynna Ortaleza as Fran Guevarra
- Paolo Contis as Dave Aviejo
- Rhian Ramos as Claire Morales
- Ehra Madrigal as Dayze Tagimoro
- Richard Gomez as Ibsen Abesamis/Agent Zeus
- Joanne Quintas as Gelyn Abesamis
- Janno Gibbs as Geron Aguilar/Agent Rock Star
- Carmina Villaroel as Lady Q
- Michael V. as Bodjie X
- Francine Prieto as Aureana
- Marky Cielo as Agent Troy Motimor
- Caridad Sanchez as Lola Bertita
- Bubbles Paraiso as Minnie
- T-mur Lane Lee as Agent F4
- Schai Sigrist as Agent Pigtails
- Alfred Marquez as Agent B
- Karen delos Reyes as Cleo
- Chariz Solomon as Gigi
Reception
The pilot episode of Codename: Asero received 40.1% in the ratings placing second and topped by Dyesebel's 40.5%.[7] This finale episode's ratings got 32.5% behind Gagambino's 32.6%.[8]
Soundtrack
The program's theme song, "Asero", was written and sung by Janno Gibbs, and arranged by Tats Faustino.
See also
- List of programs previously aired by GMA Network
References
- ^ FIRST READ ON PEP: Richard Gutierrez never considered leaving GMA-7 pep.ph
- ^ Heart is where Echo is not Manila Standard Today
- ^ Free again journal.com.ph
- ^ Richard Begins Training for Zorro igma.tv
- ^ Heart from Codename: Asero to Luna Mystika
- ^ GMA-7’s sci-fi series "Codename: Asero" airs on July 14 pep.ph
- ^ TV Ratings (July 14): "Codename: Asero" and "Iisa Pa Lamang" open with a bang!
- ^ TV Ratings (Nov. 14-17): Luna Mystika weaves magic on its pilot episode TV Ratings
External links
Categories:- GMA Network shows
- Philippine drama
- 2008 Philippine television series debuts
- Philippine science fiction television series
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