Codename: Asero

Codename: Asero 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.

Cast and characters

 * Lead cast
 * Richard Gutierrez as Grecko Abesamis / Phoenix / Asero


 * Supporting cast
 * Heart Evangelista as Emily San Juan
 * Richard Gomez as Ibsen Abesamis / Zeus
 * Janno Gibbs as Geron Aguilar / Rock Star
 * Michael V. as Bodjie X
 * Paolo Contis as Dave Aviejo
 * Carmina Villaroel as Lady Q
 * Rhian Ramos as Claire Morales
 * Ehra Madrigal as Dayze Tagimoro
 * Caridad Sanchez as Bertita
 * Ramon Christopher as Apollo
 * Francine Prieto as Aureana
 * Bobby Andrews as Jupiter
 * Chynna Ortaleza as Fran Guevarra
 * Marky Cielo as Troy Motimor / Beat Box
 * Rainier Castillo as Ricky San Juan
 * Elvis Gutierrez as Vladimir
 * Joanne Quintas as Gelyn Abesamis
 * Bubbles Paraiso as Minnie
 * Chariz Solomon as Gigi
 * Rocky Gutierrez as Felix / Mercury
 * Shyr Valdez as Delia San Juan
 * Martin delos Santos as Tantam
 * Ysa Villar as Perchy
 * Jenny Miller as Greta
 * Sheree as Malta
 * Lovely Rivero as Myra
 * Ana Roces as Ellen
 * Sandy Talag as Sophie
 * Pen Medina as Tagimoro
 * Isay Alvarez as Minerva
 * Mike Gayoso as Aris
 * Jana Roxas as Mia
 * Anthony Labrusca as Junic
 * Mike Magat as Roboticman


 * Guest cast
 * Schai Sigrist as Pigtails
 * Karen delos Reyes as Cleo

Production
Principal photography commenced on May 11, 2008. Filming concluded in November 2008.

Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Codename: Asero earned a 40.1% rating. While the final episode scored a 32.5% rating.