Codename: Asero
Title card
Genre
Developed byR.J. Nuevas
Written by
Directed by
StarringRichard Gutierrez
Theme music composer
Ending theme"Asero" by Janno Gibbs
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes90
Production
Executive producers
  • Angie C. Castrence
  • Carol Celino-Reyes
Production locations
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time30-45 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseJuly 14 (2008-07-14) –
November 14, 2008 (2008-11-14)

Codename: Asero (transl. Codename: Steel) is a 2008 Philippine television drama science fiction action 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.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.[1]

Premise

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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, aims to destroy them. When The Advocate sends Agent Phoenix on a mission, Grecko decides to meet Emily San Juan in Dubai and the Empire finds out Grecko is Agent Phoenix. The Empire kidnaps Grecko's sister and only agrees to release her if he works for them. He is offered the task to find and deliver a software program called Project: Hercules in exchange for her freedom. Grecko agrees and he goes on an operation that results in him losing his memory and being turned into a cyborg, codenamed Asero.

Cast and characters

Main article: List of characters in Codename: Asero
Cast
Richard Gutierrez
Heart Evangelista
Richard Gomez
Michael V.
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

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

Accolades received by Codename: Asero
Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2009 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Primetime Drama Series Codename: Asero Nominated [6]

References

  1. ^ "Codename: Asero Full Episodes - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
  2. ^ "Heart from Codename: Asero to Luna Mystika". GMA Network. Archived from the original on October 27, 2008.
  3. ^ Llanes, Rommel R. (August 13, 2011). "Shyr Valdez returns to television after three-year hiatus; talks about her "bugbugan" scene with Bea Binene". PEP. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  4. ^ Santiago, Erwin (July 15, 2008). "TV Ratings (July 14): Codename: Asero and Iisa Pa Lamang open with a bang!". PEP. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  5. ^ Santiago, Erwin (November 18, 2008). "TV Ratings (Nov. 14-17): Luna Mystika weaves magic on its pilot episode". PEP. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  6. ^ Reyes, William R. (October 26, 2009). "23rd Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved May 2, 2020.

External links

Mark A. Reyes filmography
Films directed by Mike Tuviera
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