Asian Treasures Explained

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

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

Principal photography concluded in June 2007.^[6]

Ratings

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

Accolades received by Asian Treasures! Year! Awards! Category! Recipient! Result!

2007

21st PMPC Star Awards for Television

Best Actress

Angel Locsin

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Asian Treasures (Full Episodes) Stream Together - YouTube . . May 7, 2024.
2. Web site: Robin Padilla's new love . Velasco, Bill . December 4, 2006 . . April 18, 2024.
3. Web site: Angel Locsin's controversial network shift . July 11, 2008 . PEP . July 15, 2020.
4. Web site: Eddie Garcia: Award-winning movies & TV shows over 7 decades . Anarcon, James Patrick . June 21, 2019 . PEP . April 11, 2024.
5. Web site: YouTube . YouTube.
6. Web site: Canlas, Nelson . PEP and GMA News visit last taping day of Asian Treasures . PEP . April 18, 2024 . June 27, 2007.
7. Web site: Marvin Agustin very proud to play villain to Robin Padilla . Nicasio, Nonie . January 16, 2007 . PEP . May 31, 2024.
8. Web site: Mega Manila TV Ratings: June 29, 2007 - July 1, 2007 (Friday-Sunday) . July 2, 2007 . TV Craze.
9. Web site: PMPC bares nominees in the 21st Star Awards for Television . October 21, 2007 . PEP . May 4, 2020.