Codename: Asero
Codename: Asero (transl. 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. It premiered on July 14, 2008 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Joaquin Bordado. The series concluded on November 14, 2008 with a total of 90 episodes. It was replaced by Luna Mystika in its timeslot.
| Codename: Asero | |
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 Title card | |
| Genre | |
| Developed by | R.J. Nuevas |
| Directed by | |
| Starring | Richard Gutierrez |
| Ending theme | "Asero" by Janno Gibbs |
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| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 90 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Wilma Galvante |
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| 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 – November 14, 2008 |
Premise
Grecko lives a double life as the Agent Phoenix of The Advocate, a secret agency whose mission is to get rid of lawbreakers in the world. The Advocate's number one opponent, The Empire whose goal is to destroy them. When The Advocate sends Agent Phoenix on a mission, Grecko meets Emily San Juan in Dubai and the Empire finds out Grecko's identity as Agent Phoenix. The Empire kidnaps Grecko's sister and agrees to release her if he can find and deliver a software program called Project: Hercules. Grecko agrees leading him to go an operation that will cause his memory to disappear and him being turned him into a cyborg codenamed, Asero.[1]
Cast and characters
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- Main cast
- Richard Gutierrez as Grecko Abesamis / Phoenix / Asero[2]
- Heart Evangelista as Emily San Juan[3]
- Richard Gomez as Ibsen Abesamis / Zeus
- Janno Gibbs as Geron Aguilar / Rock Star
- Caridad Sanchez as Bertita
- Carmina Villaroel as Lady Q
- Paolo Contis as Dave Aviejo
- Michael V. as Bodjie X
- Chynna Ortaleza as Fran Guevarra
- Recurring cast
- Rhian Ramos as Claire Morales
- Ehra Madrigal as Dayze Tagimoro
- Joanne Quintas as Gelyn Abesamis
- Francine Prieto as Aureana
- Marky Cielo as Troy Motimor
- Bubbles Paraiso as Minnie
- T-mur Lane Lee as F4
- Schai Sigrist as Pigtails
- Alfred Marquezas as B
- Karen delos Reyes as Cleo
- Chariz Solomon as Gigi
- Martin delos Santos as Tam-Tam
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Codename: Asero earned a 40.1% rating.[4] While the final episode scored a 32.5% rating.[5]
Accolades
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2009 | 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Primetime Drama Series | Codename: Asero | Nominated | [6] |
References
- GMA-7’s sci-fi series "Codename: Asero" airs on July 14 pep.ph
- FIRST READ ON PEP: Richard Gutierrez never considered leaving GMA-7 pep.ph
- Heart from Codename: Asero to Luna Mystika Archived October 27, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- Santiago, Erwin (July 15, 2008). "TV Ratings (July 14): "Codename: Asero" and "Iisa Pa Lamang" open with a bang!". Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- Santiago, Erwin (November 18, 2008). "TV Ratings (Nov. 14-17): "Luna Mystika" weaves magic on its pilot episode". Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- Reyes, William R. (October 26, 2009). "23rd Star Awards for Television nominees bared". Retrieved May 2, 2020.