Codename: Asero

Codename: Asero
Title card
Genre
Developed by R.J. Nuevas
Directed by
Starring Richard Gutierrez
Ending theme "Asero" by Janno Gibbs
Composer(s)
Country of origin Philippines
Original language(s) Tagalog
No. of episodes 90
Production
Executive producer(s) Wilma Galvante
Production location(s)
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time 30-45 minutes
Production company(s) GMA Entertainment TV
Release
Original network GMA Network
Picture format 480i (SDTV)
Original release July 14 (2008-07-14) – November 14, 2008 (2008-11-14)

Codename: Asero (lit. Codename: Steel) is a 2008 Philippine television drama science fiction series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark A. Reyes and Mike Tuviera, it stars Richard Gutierrez in the title role.[1][2] It premiered on July 14, 2008 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Joaquin Bordado.[3] The series concluded on November 14, 2008 with a total of 90 episodes. It was replaced by Luna Mystika in its timeslot.[4][5]

Premise

The series focuses on a young man named Grecko Abesamis 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 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 Emily San Juan 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 Codenamed Asero.[6]

Cast and characters

Heart Evangelista portrays Gia Asuncion.
Chynna Ortaleza portrays Fran Guevarra.
Michael V. portrays Bodjie X.
Main cast
Extended cast

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Codename: Asero earned a 40.1% rating.[7] While the final episode scored a 32.5% rating.[8]

References

  1. ↑ FIRST READ ON PEP: Richard Gutierrez never considered leaving GMA-7 pep.ph
  2. ↑ Heart is where Echo is not Manila Standard Today
  3. ↑ Free again journal.com.ph
  4. ↑ Richard Begins Training for Zorro Archived November 8, 2008, at the Wayback Machine. igma.tv
  5. ↑ Heart from Codename: Asero to Luna Mystika Archived October 27, 2008, at the Wayback Machine.
  6. ↑ GMA-7’s sci-fi series "Codename: Asero" airs on July 14 pep.ph
  7. ↑ Santiago, Erwin (July 15, 2008). "TV Ratings (July 14): "Codename: Asero" and "Iisa Pa Lamang" open with a bang!". Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  8. ↑ Santiago, Erwin (November 18, 2008). "TV Ratings (Nov. 14-17): "Luna Mystika" weaves magic on its pilot episode". Retrieved March 7, 2018.
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