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Asian Treasures

Asian Treasures
An image of Asia's map. The series title is displayed on the center of the image.
Title card
Genre
Developed byDon Michael Perez
Written by
  • Don Michael Perez
  • Des Garbes-Severino
  • Abi Lam Parayno
  • Anna Aleta-Nadela
Directed byEric Quizon
Starring
Theme music composerTata Betita
Opening theme"Walang Yamang (Mas Hihigit Sa'Yo)" by Cueshé
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes118
Production
Executive producers
  • Angie Castrence
  • Edlyn Tallada-Abuel
Production locations
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time18–50 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseJanuary 15 (2007-01-15) –
June 29, 2007 (2007-06-29)

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

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Cast
An image of Robin Padilla.
Robin Padilla
An image of Angel Locsin.
Angel Locsin
An image of Glaiza de Castro.
Glaiza de Castro
An image of Eddie Garcia.
Eddie Garcia
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Recurring cast
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

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Principal photography concluded in June 2007.[6]

Ratings

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "Asian Treasures (Full Episodes) | Stream Together - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  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.
  7. ^ Nicasio, Nonie (January 16, 2007). "Marvin Agustin very proud to play villain to Robin Padilla". PEP. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  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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