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Channel: GMA
Genre: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Thriller
Running time: 30-45 minutes
Languages: Filipino, English, Spanish, Latin
Started: January 15, 2007
Status: Running
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Asian Treasures is an action-adventure
Philippine drama aired and produced by GMA Network
starring Robin Padilla and Angel Locsin, and is
directed by Eric Quizon.
Asian Treasures is an engaging story involving
the quest for hidden treasures that date back from
the start of Philippine civilization. It is said
that these treasures were gathered from different
parts of Asia by 10 Bornean Datus who formed a city
in a place known as Itim na Ginto (Black Gold).
This secret has been passed on among the descendants
of two groups of Filipinos – the KKK (Kapatirang
Kumakalinga ng Kayamanan), who wants to protect
the treasures, and the Sudama, the group who has
selfish intentions in finding the treasures.
Coming from the lineage of the KKK, Gabriela (Angel
Locsin) is an iron-willed young lass who was well-trained
in the field of combat for an all-important task
of carrying on the mission of her ancestors. Since
the Sudama have begun an aggressive pursuit of the
hidden treasures, even obliterating KKK members
who got in the way of their quest, the KKK needs
to get ahead to be able to protect the treasures.
In an unlikely turn of events, Gabriela’s
path will cross with the wisecracking auto-mechanic-cum-stuntman
Elias (Robin Padilla) who will be her companion
in her special mission. Together, they will travel
in different parts of Asia in search of the 10 powerful
amulets and the clues leading to where the 10 Datus
hid their Asian Treasures. As they face peril after
peril in their Asian adventures, Elias and Gabriela
will find something more precious than the treasures
they are after – for they will soon realize
that love has the ultimate power to turn their lives
around.
It is the first Philippine drama to be shot in
mulitple countries such as Mongolia, Thailand and
China. The series aired it's pilot episode on January
15, 2006. Its pilot episode garned 41.8% rating.
Pre-production
There were plenty of speculations on which show
Robin Padilla will have a come back on. He specifically
wanted an action-pack series to be able to use his
fighting techniques. It was later unveiled that
his come will be one of GMA Network's biggest project
to date.
The management chose Philippine icon Angel Locsin
as Padilla's leading lady, and Eric Quizon as the
director. The filming production began on October
2006 for an early 2007 release because the series
was filmed in different countries, thus filming
many scenes abroad as possible.
Reaction
The series gained much popularity even before
the pilot episode was telecast. This is because
of the popularity of its two leads, Robin Padilla
and Angel Locsin. It garned a high 41.8% rating
on its pilot episode.[2]
Originally scheduled for a 130 episode series,
inevitably be replaced by Impostora, an additional
20 episodes was given. Due to its rising popularity,
GMA Network has decided to release a DVD series
for the series in volumes, through GMA Records.[
Main characters Gabriela
and Elias |
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[ CAST
]
Robin Padilla as Elias Pinaglabanan
Angel Locsin as Gabriela Agoncillo/Abegail Mediran
Marvin Agustin as Hector/Diego
Diana Zubiri as Ingrid/Urduja
Eddie Garcia as Prof. Wakan U. Matadtu/Supremo
Ronaldo Valdez as Ulysses Agoncillo/Plaridel
Caridad Sanchez as Miranda/Melchora
Jaime Fabregas as Gomburza/Pio Roman Dalisay
Joonee Gamboa as Don Julian Agoncillo/Sulaiman
Rommel Padilla as Leo
Gio Alvarez as Cedric Samonte
Marky Cielo as Mateo
Glaiza de Castro as Clara Pinaglabanan
Margaret Wilson as Via
Ella V. as Lady Grace
Francis "Iking" Magundayao as Pogi[4]
Extended Cast
Cesar Montano as Pancho Pistolero
Sunshine Cruz as Esmeralda
Bembol Roco as Marcus Vargara
Mon Confiado as X
Sandy Andulong as Araceli
Paolo Contis as Victor
Gardo Versoza as Socrates
Jerome Calica as Y
Katarina Perez as Pia
Megan Young as Anna
Production Credits
Writers: Des Garbes-Severino and Anna Aleta-Nadela
Head Writer: Don Michael Perez
Creative Consultants: Annette Gozon-Abrogar
Executive Producers: Angie Castrence and Edlyn Tallada-Abuel
Production Manager: Ma. Regina Acuna Magno
Executive-in-charge of Production: Wilma Galvante
Art Director: Leo Abaya
Directed by: Eric Quizon
[ TRIVIA
]
Alfred Vargas was initially given for the role of
Hector, but due prior to Muli, which is being shot
in Malaysia for a month, he couldn't make it to
join the cast.
Mark Herras and Dennis Trillo were also considered
for the role of Hector.
The series is filmed in six countries: Inner Mongolia,
Thailand, Cambodia, India, China and The Philippines.
This is the first series to film in more than two
countries.
Cesar Montano and Sunshine Cruz made a cameo appearance
in the series' pilot episode.
Philippine pop band Cueshe recorded the theme song
for the series. Composed by band members Ruben Caballero
and Jay Justiniani, the song is entitled "Walang
Yamang Mas Hihigit Sa 'Yo", and is included
in the repackaged version of their album "Back
To Me."
