Asian Treasures
| Asian Treasures | |
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 Title card | |
| Genre | |
| Developed by | Don Michael Perez |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Eric Quizon |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | Tata Betita |
| Opening theme | "Walang Yaman (Mas Hihigit sa 'Yo)" by Cueshé |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 118 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Production locations | |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Release | |
| Original network | GMA Network |
| Picture format | SDTV 480i |
| Original release | January 15 – June 29, 2007 |
Asian Treasures is a 2007 Philippine television drama adventure series broadcast by GMA Network. The series marked as the first Philippine television drama series to be filmed in Mongolia, Thailand and China, and is one of the most expensive television series in the Philippine television costing more than 140 million Philippine pesos. Directed by Eric Quizon, it stars Angel Locsin and Robin Padilla. It premiered on January 15, 2007 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Captain Barbell. The series concluded on June 29, 2007 with a total of 118 episodes. It was replaced by Mga Mata ni Anghelita in its timeslot.
The series was released on DVD by GMA Records.
Cast and characters[]
- Lead cast
- Robin Padilla as Elias Pinaglabanan / Susi / Diego
- Angel Locsin as Gabriela Agoncillo / Emma / Abigail Mediran[1]
- Supporting cast
- Marvin Agustin as Hector Madrigal
- Diana Zubiri as Ingrid Vargas / Urduja
- Eddie Garcia as Wakan U. Matadtu / Supremo / Datu Makatunaw
- Ronaldo Valdez as Ulysses Agoncillo / Plaridel
- Caridad Sanchez as Miranda / Melchora
- Jaime Fabregas as Pio Roman Dalisay / Gomburza
- Joonee Gamboa as Julian Agoncillo / Sulaiman
- Rommel Padilla as Leo
- Ace Espinosa as Rodel
- June Hidalgo as Daniel
- Gio Alvarez as Cedric Samonte
- Marky Cielo as Mateo Madrigal
- Glaiza de Castro as Clara Pinaglabanan
- Margaret Wilson as Via
- Ella V. as Lady Grace
- Mark P. Wayne as Sexi Boy
- Francis Magundayao as Pogi[2]
- Recurring cast
- Gina Alajar as Elvira
- Paolo Contis as Victor
- Bembol Roco as Marcus Vergara
- Gardo Versoza as Socrates
- Sandy Andolong as Araceli
- July Hidalgo as a terrorist
- Rita Iringan as Charlene
- Mon Confiado as X / Xander
- Jerome Calica as Y / Yagon
- Ailyn Luna as Venice
- Ken Punzalan as Gilbert
- Katarina Perez as Pia
- Megan Young as Anna
- Rea Nakpil as Z
- Gail Lardizabal as Savanah Vergara
- Berting Labra as Tandang Jose
- Guest cast
- Cesar Montano as Pancho Pistolero
- Sunshine Cruz as Esmeralda
- JM Reyes as young Diego
- Ella Guevara as young Gabriela
- Paul Salas as young Hector
- Bianca Pulmano as young Ingrid
- Armando Paez as the 'Mamang Sorbetero'[3]
- Menggie Cobarrubias as Pablito
- Tommy Abuel as Swinton
- Ping Medina as Mateo
- Andrew Schimmer as Zoilo
- Pocholo Montes as Takeshi
- Gayle Valencia as Lea
- Jen Rosendhal as Marie
Ratings[]
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines Mega Manila household ratings, the pilot episode of Asian Treaures earned a 41.8% rating.[4] While the final episode garnered a 38.1% rating.[5]
Accolades[]
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Actress | Angel Locsin | Nominated | [6] |
References[]
- ^ "Angel Locsin's controversial network shift". July 11, 2008. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
- ^ "Asian Treasures - Cast", igma.tv, n.d. Accessed last February 25, 2007.
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_2nCfFnuek
- ^ Marvin Agustin very proud to play villain to Robin Padilla, pep.ph, n.d. Accessed last May 6, 2007.
- ^ http://tvcraze.blogspot.com/2007/07/mega-manila-tv-ratings-june-29-2007.html
- ^ "PMPC bares nominees in the 21st Star Awards for Television". October 21, 2007. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
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