Asian Treasures
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| 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 Yamang (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 | 18–50 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | January 15 – June 29, 2007 |
Asian Treasures is a 2007 Philippine television drama action 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 Robin Padilla and Angel Locsin. It premiered on January 15, 2007 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on June 29, 2007 with a total of 118 episodes.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.[1]
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Robin Padilla as Elias Pinaglabanan / Susi / Diego[2]
- Angel Locsin as Gabriela Agoncillo / Emma / Abigail Mediran[3]
- Supporting cast
- Marvin Agustin as Hector Madrigal
- Diana Zubiri as Ingrid Vargas / Urduja
- Eddie Garcia as Wakan U. Matadtu / Supremo / Datu Makatunaw[4]
- 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
- 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
- Francis Magundayao as Pogi
- Recurring cast
- Menggie Cobarrubias as Pablito
- Mon Confiado as X / Xander
- Katarina Perez as Pia
- Megan Young as Anna
- Jerome Calica as Y / Yagon
- 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
- Ailyn Luna as Venice
- Ken Punzalan as Gilbert
- Rea Nakpil as Z
- Gail Lardizabal as Savanah Vergara
- Berting Labra as Jose
- Guest cast
- Sunshine Cruz as Esmeralda
- Cesar Montano as Pancho Pistolero
- Girlie Alcantara
- Tommy Abuel as Swinton
- Paul Salas as younger Hector
- JM Reyes as young Diego
- Ella Guevara as younger Gabriela
- Bianca Pulmano as younger Ingrid
- Andrew De Real
- Ace Espinosa
- Joe Gruta
- Ping Medina as Mateo
- Pocholo Montes as Takeshi
- Boots Plata
- Jen Rosendhal as Marie
- Ti Tiu
- Armando Paez as Mamang Sorbetero[5]
- Andrew Schimmer as Zoilo
- Gayle Valencia as Lea
Production
Principal photography concluded in June 2007.[6]
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines Mega Manila household ratings, the pilot episode of Asian Treaures earned a 41.8% rating.[7] The final episode garnered a 38.1% rating.[8]
Accolades
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2007 | 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Actress | Angel Locsin | Nominated | [9] |
References
- ^ "Asian Treasures (Full Episodes) | Stream Together - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ Velasco, Bill (December 4, 2006). "Robin Padilla's new love". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ "Angel Locsin's controversial network shift". PEP. July 11, 2008. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (June 21, 2019). "Eddie Garcia: Award-winning movies & TV shows over 7 decades". PEP. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ "YouTube". YouTube.
- ^ Canlas, Nelson (June 27, 2007). "PEP and GMA News visit last taping day of Asian Treasures". PEP. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ Nicasio, Nonie (January 16, 2007). "Marvin Agustin very proud to play villain to Robin Padilla". PEP. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ "Mega Manila TV Ratings: June 29, 2007 - July 1, 2007 (Friday-Sunday)". TV Craze. July 2, 2007.
- ^ "PMPC bares nominees in the 21st Star Awards for Television". PEP. October 21, 2007. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
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