The Iron Heart (TV series)

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Not to be confused with Ironheart (miniseries).

The Iron Heart
Title card
Genre
Written by
  • Generiza Reyes-Francisco
  • Maan Dimaculangan-Fampulme
  • Mary Pearl Urtola
Directed by
  • Richard Ibasco Arellano (season 1)
  • Lester Pimentel Ong
  • Wang Yan Bin
  • Ian Loreños (season 2)
StarringRichard Gutierrez
Music byFrancis Concio
Opening theme
(season 2)[2]
Composers
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes238 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Henry King Quitain
  • Jay Fernando
  • Sackey Prince Pendatun
  • Kristine P. Sioson
  • Pamela M. Quizon
Production locations
Cinematography
  • Marcial "McCoy" Tarnate III
  • Anthony Bernard "AB" Garcia
EditorKathryn Jerry Perez
Running time16-33 minutes
Production companyStar Creatives
Original release
NetworkKapamilya Channel[a]
ReleaseNovember 14, 2022 (2022-11-14) –
October 13, 2023 (2023-10-13)

The Iron Heart is a Philippine action drama television series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Lester Pimentel Ong, Richard Ibasco Arellano and Ian Loreños, it stars Richard Gutierrez in the title role. The series premiered on the network's Primetime Bida evening block from November 14, 2022 to October 13, 2023, replacing 2 Good 2 Be True and was replaced by Can't Buy Me Love.

Plot[edit]

Apollo Adelantar is an undercover agent who goes on a dangerous mission to bring down a crime ring name Altare unaware of his trusted friend when his two of his trusted allies becomes a enemy. Fueled by a bitter and painful past, Apollo and his allies face grueling tasks that will challenge his resolve and strength.[3][4][5][6]

Cast and characters[edit]

Main[edit]

Supporting[edit]

Recurring[edit]

  • Tom Olivar as Terro Silverio
  • Archie Adamos as Sen. Midas Rivero
  • Mark McMahon as Henry Rosales
  • DJ Jhai Ho as Mama D
  • Brian Sy as Roman Zabale
  • Lou Yanong as Rhea
  • Efren Reyes Jr. as Clark
  • Ian Ignacio as Aion
  • Cay Kujipers as Clio
  • Rob Sy as Shin
  • Laziz Rustamov
  • Raffy Yllana as Icarus Xibalba
  • Joem Bascon as Hermes Nuevo
  • Jeric Raval as John Mariano
  • Ramon Christopher as Damon Bellona
  • Emmanuelle Vera as Athena Omorfia
  • Turs Daza as Nawat
  • Vivoree Esclito as Penelope Sta. Maria
  • JC Alcantara as Eric Trinidad
  • Ronnie Lazaro as Oak
  • Heaven Peralejo as Daphne
  • Christine Samson as Freja
  • Jun Nayra as Director Rosario
  • Victor Silayan as Matthew
  • Carla Guevarra as Cassandra and Lia's mother
  • Ana Abad Santos as Verna Zamora
  • Maika Rivera as Lea Villanueva
  • Elvis Gutierrez as Zandro Magsino
  • Bart Guingona as Nandy del Rio
  • Sue Prado as Diana Alejandro
  • Jaycee Parker as Minerva Zamora-Magbanua
  • Mark Oblea as Sol Austria
  • Lance Carr as Jason dela Torre
  • Matt Evans as Owen
  • Bodjie Pascua as Manny Abusado
  • Moi Bien as Hestia Abusado
  • Jay Gonzaga as Nico
  • Jong Cuenco as Villamor
  • Zeus Collins as Aldous
  • Lui Villaruz as Police Capt. Vergel Nierbes
  • CJ Salonga as Lex
  • River Joseph as Carl
  • Beatriz Teves as Bea
  • Michelle Vito as Kali
  • Miles Ocampo as Karen
  • Elijah Canlas as Conrado Reyes

Guest[edit]

Note: Some of the casts of “The Iron Heart”, were previously in another show “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano”. Richard Gutierrez played a villain character Angelito “Lito” Valmoria in 2020 until Lito was killed by Cardo Dalisay (Coco Martin) before “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” ended on August 12, 2022 so Richard can film for “The Iron Heart”.

Reception[edit]

Pre-release[edit]

The official trailer accumulated more than 2.6 million views across all leading social media platforms in its first 24 hours.[11]

Online viewership[edit]

On September 11, 2023, the series drew an all-time high of 451,538 live concurrent viewers on YouTube.[12][13]

Ratings[edit]

According to Nielsen NUTAM People Survey, the series attained its highest television rating on September 28, 2023 with an average of 9.4%, beating its timeslot competitor Love Before Sunrise which only managed to score 7.7%.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "'Idol PH' winner Khimo Gumatay records 'The Iron Heart' theme song". ABS-CBN News. November 15, 2022. Archived from the original on November 16, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  2. ^ "SB19's Pablo, Josh to release new version of 'Iron Heart' theme". ABS-CBN News. July 4, 2023. Archived from the original on July 7, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  3. ^ "After 'Probinsyano,' 'The Iron Heart' promises new action-packed series". ABS-CBN News. November 5, 2022. Archived from the original on November 10, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  4. ^ "Richard Gutierrez takes thrills to new heights in upcoming series 'Iron Heart'". Manila Bulletin. November 8, 2022. Archived from the original on November 8, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  5. ^ "IN PICTURES: Richard Gutierrez stars in action-packed trailer for 'The Iron Heart'". Manila Bulletin. November 4, 2022. Archived from the original on November 10, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  6. ^ "Richard Gutierrez returns to action in 'The Iron Heart'". The Manila Times. November 12, 2022. Archived from the original on November 12, 2022. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
  7. ^ "Why Dimples Romana accepted 'Iron Heart' immediately after giving birth". ABS-CBN News. November 9, 2022. Archived from the original on November 10, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  8. ^ "Ian Veneracion joins cast of 'The Iron Heart'". ABS-CBNnews.com. January 13, 2023. Archived from the original on January 15, 2023.
  9. ^ "Diether Ocampo joins Richard Gutierrez's 'Iron Heart' series". Lionheartv. October 2022. Archived from the original on November 10, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  10. ^ "Maja Salvador confirms return to ABS-CBN via "Iron Heart"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. September 28, 2022. Archived from the original on October 23, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  11. ^ Green, Jhen (November 8, 2022). "Richard Gutierrez Shares Preparation For His 'The Iron Heart' Role". Philippine News. Archived from the original on November 12, 2022. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
  12. ^ Antonio, Josiah (June 23, 2023). "'Iron Heart' stars credit 'unpredictable' plot for strong viewership". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on July 5, 2023. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
  13. ^ "Iron Heart reaches a new all-time high viewership on Kapamilya Online Live". Star Creative Official Account. Archived from the original on July 20, 2023. Retrieved July 20, 2023.

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ The series also airs on A2Z Jeepney TV, TV5 and worldwide via The Filipino Channel. It is also available on-demand via iWantTFC.

External links[edit]

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