''The Iron Heart'' is a Philippine

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series broadcast by

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. Directed by Lester Pimentel Ong and Richard Ibasco Arellano, it stars

Richard Gutierrez Richard Kristian Gutierrez (born January 21, 1984), known professionally as Richard Gutierrez, is a Filipino actor, environmentalist and model. He is one of the sons of actor Eddie Gutierrez. Early life Richard Gutierrez was born on January ...

in the title role. The series premiered on the network's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block,

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, TV5, and worldwide via

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on November 14, 2022, replacing ''

2 Good 2 Be True ''2 Good 2 Be True'' is an upcoming Philippine drama romantic comedy television series starring Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla. The series will premiere on the Kapamilya Channel's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block, A2Z, TV5, and worldwide vi ...

''.

Premise

Apollo Adelantar is an undercover agent who goes on a dangerous mission to bring down a crime ring. Fueled by a bitter and painful past, Apollo and his allies face grueling tasks that will challenge his resolve and strength.

Cast and characters

;Main cast *

as Apollo Adelantar / Olimpio "Tisoy" Custodio *

Jake Cuenca Juan Carlos Cuenca (; born December 30, 1987) popularly known as Jake Cuenca is a Filipino-American actor and model. Born in San Jose, California and was raised in Manila, Philippines. He also played for United Football League Division 2 sides ...

as Eros del Rio *

Sue Ramirez Sue Anna Garina Dodd (born July 20, 1996), professionally known as Sue Ramirez (), is a Filipino-American actress, model and singer. Her first major role was as supporting cast member on the ABS-CBN Corporation, ABS-CBN remake of the TV drama M ...

as Venus Zamora / Pandora ;Supporting cast *

Albert Martinez Alberto Pineda Martinez (born April 19, 1961), is a Filipino actor, director and producer. Early life He was born in Manila on April 19, 1961 to Bert Martinez, and Margarita Pineda. Career Martinez began as a film actor. He took his first tel ...

as Engr. Priam dela Torre *

Dimples Romana Dianne Marie Bonifacio Romana-Ahmee (born November 13, 1976) or better known as Dimples Romana is a Filipino actress. Career Romana finished at International Hospitality Management Major in Culinary Arts at Enderun College after she finished h ...

as Selene *

Diether Ocampo Diether Pascual Ocampo (born July 19, 1973) is a Filipino actor, singer, and model. Background Ocampo was born on July 19, 1973 in Aniban, Bacoor, Cavite, where he attended school. He attended De La Salle University-Dasmarinas. He is of German ...

as Paul Echo Santana *

Maricel Laxa Maria Cecilia "Maricel" dela Cueva Laxa-Pangilinan (born February 25, 1970) is a Filipino actress. She won Best Supporting Actress awards in the 1992 FAMAS Awards and Star Awards for her role in the 1992 film ''Iisa Pa Lamang''. For most of her ...

as Atty. Helen Gomez *

Meryll Soriano Mary Rosalind Soriano Revillame (born December 9, 1982), known professionally as Meryll Soriano, is a multi-awarded actress in the Philippines. Career Meryll Soriano started acting as a child star during the early 90s appearing in "The Maricel ...

as Juno *

Baron Geisler Baron Frederick von Geisler (; born June 5, 1982) is a Filipino actor, businessman, occasional model, resource speaker, amateur artist, and aspiring poet of German-American descent. As a child actor and later as a teen idol, Geisler's career ha ...

as Janus Salazar† *

Sofia Andres Sofia Louise Alejandre Andres (born August 24, 1998) is a Filipino actress and commercial model. She is best known for her roles in ''Princess and I'', ''She's Dating the Gangster'', '' Relaks, It's Just Pag-Ibig'', '' Forevermore'', ''Pusong ...

as Nyx del Rio *Pepe Herrera as Poseidon Abusado ;Recurring cast *

Roi Vinzon Mark Angelo David Vinzon (born September 20, 1953), professionally known as Roi Vinzon, is a Filipino action star, film and television actor, and a film director, better known for his villain roles and lead role films like ''Lucas Abelardo'', ''A ...

as Hector Adelantar *

Enzo Pineda Enrico Lorenzo Macam Pineda (born August 12 1990), is a finalist and He won the title of First Prince in the GMA Network's fifth season of ''StarStruck''. He is the son of former congressman Enrico Pineda and publicist Macy Pineda. Personal li ...

as Hero *

Joem Bascon Joseph Emmanuel Bascon, popularly known by the stage name Joem Bascon, (born August 29, 1986) is a Filipino actor. He is currently a freelance actor under Regal Entertainment and Viva Artists Agency. Career Bascon's first relevance in the ent ...

as Hermes Nuevo† / Jacob† * Jeric Raval as John Mariano† * Anna Marin as Delia Adelantar *

Mitoy Yonting Michael Yonting (born January 5, 1970), more popularly known by his Stage name, screen name Mitoy Yonting, is a Filipino people, Filipino singer, comedian, actor, and lead vocalist for his band, The Draybers. Yonting rose to fame after winning t ...

as Diony "Bungo" Zamora *

Louise Abuel Louise Darnell Alba Abuel (born December 27, 2003) is a Filipino teen actor and commercial model. He first appeared as Kevin Delgado in the television series '' 100 Days to Heaven'', Young Jao in Princess and I, Pikoy in ''Juan dela Cruz'', an ...

as Troy Adelantar *Andi Abaya as Maia *

Manuel Chua Manuel Chua (born ) is a Philippines, Filipino model, actor, businessman, and politician. Acting career He was discovered in the Filipino version of a reality game show, ''Pinoy Fear Factor'', which was aired on ABS-CBN from November 2008 to ...

as Romulo Gimenez *Althea Ruedas as Lia Jusay *

Ryan Eigenmann Ryan Richard Alatiit Eigenmann (; born July 22, 1977) is a Filipino actor. Early life Ryan Richard Alatiit Eigenmann was born on July 22, 1977. He is one of the third generation of the Mesa-Gil clan of actors. His grandparents are musician Eddi ...

as Adonis Sequestro *Ramon Christopher as Damon Viliona† *

Emmanuelle Vera Zoe Emmanuelle Camcam Vera (born November 17, 1994) is a Filipino singer-songwriter, actress and beauty queen. Career 2010–2011: ''1DOL'' and ''Shoutout!'' Vera portrayed the antagonist character Diana Rosales in the musical television show ...

as Athena *

Vivoree Esclito Maria Vivoree Niña Matutes Esclito ( ; ; born August 3, 2000), professionally known as Vivoree, is a Filipino singer, actress, television personality and model. She came to prominence after joining '' Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7'' for which sh ...

as Penelope Sta. Maria *JC Alcantara as Eric Trinidad† *Rafa Siguion-Reyna as Zenon *Archie Adamos *

Ronnie Lazaro Ronnie Zabala Lazaro (born November 14, 1957) is a Gawad Urian Award-winning Filipino film and television actor, producer, casting and art director. Biography He has received many nominations throughout his career as an actor, nine of which wer ...

as Oak *

Victor Silayan Jose Mari Victor Espino Silayan (born August 1, 1992), better known as Victor Silayan and also Jome Silayan, is a Filipino actor and commercial model. He was a Regal baby and also a former artist of TV5. Silayan is recognized as one of the un ...

as Matthew *Turs Daza as Anthony *DJ Jhai Ho as Mama D *Brian Sy as Roman Zabale *Lance Pimentel as Dylan *Mari Kaimo ;Guest cast *

Al Tantay Alfredo Tantay (born March 15, 1956), also known by his stage name Al Tantay, is a Filipino film actor, comedian, director and the former husband of Rio Locsin. He was discovered by Joey Gosiengfiao and was launched through the Regal Film ...

as Homer Adelantar† *

Maja Salvador Maja Ross Andres Salvador-Ortega (; born October 5, 1988) is a Filipino actress, performer, television host, occasional producer, and talent manager. Referred to as the “Majestic Superstar”and the "''Queen of Revenge Drama''", Salvador is ...

as Cassandra Jusay† *Ana Abad Santos as Verna *Bart Guingona as Nandy del Rio *Jaycee Parker as Minerva Zamora *

Kyle Echarri Kyle John Echarri (born June 20, 2003) is a Filipino-American singer and actor. He made his first television appearance at the age of eleven when he joined season 2 of ''The Voice Kids''. He has appeared in various films and television shows su ...

as young Apollo *Karina Bautista as young Cassandra *Renshi de Guzman as young Eros *Mark Oblea as Sol Austria† *Lance Carr as Jason dela Torre† *Hannah Lopez Vito as young Venus

Episodes

Reception

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

References

Notes

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Iron Heart (TV series), The ABS-CBN original programming ABS-CBN drama series Philippine action television series Philippine crime television series Television series about organized crime Philippine drama television series 2022 Philippine television series debuts 2020s Philippine television series Filipino-language television shows Television series by Star Creatives Television shows set in the Philippines