Asian Treasures

*Asian Treasures*
Asian Treasures
	Title card
Genre	Action drama; Adventure;
Developed by	Don Michael Perez
Written by	Don Michael Perez; Des Garbes-Severino; Abi Lam Parayno; Anna Aleta-Nadela;
Directed by	Eric Quizon
Starring	Robin Padilla; Angel Locsin;
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	Angie Castrence; Edlyn Tallada-Abuel;
Production locations	Philippines; China; Mongolia; Thailand;
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	30-45 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 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 is streaming online on YouTube.^[1]

Cast and characters[edit]

Cast

Robin Padilla

Angel Locsin

Glaiza de Castro

Eddie Garcia

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[edit]

Principal photography concluded in June 2007.^[6]

Ratings[edit]

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines Mega Manila household ratings, the pilot episode of Asian Treaures earned a 41.8% rating.^[7] While the final episode garnered a 38.1% rating.^[8]

Accolades[edit]

Accolades received by *Asian Treasures*
Year	Awards	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2007	21st PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Actress	Angel Locsin	Nominated	^[9]

References[edit]

^ "Asian Treasures (Full Episodes) Stream Together - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
^ 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.
^ "Marvin Agustin very proud to play villain to Robin Padilla". PEP. Retrieved May 6, 2007.
^ "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.

External links[edit]

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[1] "Asian Treasures (Full Episodes) Stream Together - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved December 17, 2021.

[2] Velasco, Bill (December 4, 2006). "Robin Padilla's new love". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 18, 2024.

[3] "Angel Locsin's controversial network shift". PEP. July 11, 2008. Retrieved July 15, 2020.

[4] Anarcon, James Patrick (June 21, 2019). "Eddie Garcia: Award-winning movies & TV shows over 7 decades". PEP. Retrieved April 11, 2024.

[5] "YouTube". YouTube.

[6] Canlas, Nelson (June 27, 2007). "PEP and GMA News visit last taping day of Asian Treasures". PEP. Retrieved April 18, 2024.

[pep.ph-7] "Marvin Agustin very proud to play villain to Robin Padilla". PEP. Retrieved May 6, 2007.

[8] "Mega Manila TV Ratings: June 29, 2007 - July 1, 2007 (Friday-Sunday)". TV Craze. July 2, 2007.

[9] "PMPC bares nominees in the 21st Star Awards for Television". PEP. October 21, 2007. Retrieved May 4, 2020.

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