''Asian Treasures'' is a 2007

Philippine television drama Philippine television drama, also known as ''teleserye'', Filipino telenovelas or P-drama, is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. ''Teleserye'' is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "''telebi ...

adventure series broadcast by

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. The series marked as the first Philippine television drama series to be filmed in

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and China, and is one of the most expensive television series in the Philippine television costing more than 140 million

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s. Directed by

Eric Quizon Enrico "Eric" Smith Quizon (born January 20, 1967) is a Filipino actor, director, producer, writer and comedian. He is the 12th child of the late comedian-actor, Dolphy. He is also a co-owner of Café Famous in Greenbelt, Makati. In late 2022, ...

, it stars

Robin Padilla Robinhood Ferdinand Cariño Padilla (; born November 23, 1969), known professionally as Robin Padilla, is a Filipino politician, television personality, martial artist, actor and director currently serving as a Senator of the Philippines since ...

and

Angel Locsin Angelica Locsin Colmenares (born April 23, 1985) is a Filipino actress and humanitarian. She is known for her dramatic roles and portrayals of heroines and mythological characters in film and television. She is a recipient of various accolades ...

. 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 ''

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'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on

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Cast and characters

;Lead cast *

as Elias Pinaglabanan / Susi / Diego *

as Gabriela Agoncillo / Emma / Abigail Mediran ;Supporting cast * Marvin Agustin as Hector Madrigal *

Diana Zubiri Rosemarie Joy Garcia-Smith (born April 15, 1985), better known by her stage name Diana Zubiri, is a Filipino actress. She was discovered by Seiko Films when she was 15, years after applying for work in Japan. She then had sexy roles in various ...

as Ingrid Vargas / Urduja *

Eddie Garcia Eduardo Verchez Garcia (; May 2, 1929 – June 20, 2019), known colloquially as Manoy, was a Filipino actor, television personality, film director and producer. With almost 600 film and television roles and a career spanning seven decades, he ...

as Wakan U. Matadtu / Supremo / Datu Makatunaw *

Ronaldo Valdez Ronald James Gibbs (born November 27, 1947, in Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines), popularly known by his on-screen name Ronaldo Valdez, is a veteran Filipino film and television actor whose career spanned for almost five decades. Valdez is the f ...

as Ulysses Agoncillo / Plaridel *

Caridad Sanchez Caridad Yuson Sanchez-Babao (born August 1, 1933 in Mandaue) is a Filipina actress, mostly seen on GMA Network. In 1977, she played the role of Nanay Idad in the revival TV drama series based from the very successful radio soap opera (first he ...

as Miranda / Melchora *

Jaime Fabregas Jaime Francisco García Fábregas (; born February 28, 1950) is a Filipino actor and musical scorer. Early life Jaime Francisco García Fábregas was born in Iriga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines to his parents Pedro Fábregas and Isabel Garc ...

as Pio Roman Dalisay / Gomburza *

Joonee Gamboa Joonee Gamboa (born Jose Espineli Gamboa Jr.; August 7, 1936) is a Filipino actor. As veteran actor, he appeared in more than 145 movies and television shows. Life and career Gamboa won the Best Supporting Actor in the 1977 Metro Manila Film F ...

as Julian Agoncillo / Sulaiman *

Rommel Padilla Rommel Cariño Padilla (; born January 4, 1965) is a Filipino actor, model, businessman, politician, and movie producer. Early life He was born to late Governor Roy Padilla Sr. and actress Eva Cariño. Padilla's siblings from the same paren ...

as Leo *

Gio Alvarez Giorgio Pietro Verano Alvarez (born November 18, 1976), better known as Gio Alvarez, is a Filipino actor in movies and television shows. He was an original member of '' Ang TV'', a youth-oriented variety show in the Philippines. Career He play ...

as Cedric Samonte * Marky Cielo as Mateo Madrigal *

Glaiza de Castro Glaiza Castro Galura-Rainey (born January 21, 1988), known by her stage name Glaiza de Castro, is a Filipino actress, recording artist and advocate. She is recognized as the industry's "''Drama Royalty''" for her acting prowess and versatility ...

as Clara Pinaglabanan *

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as Via *Ella V. as Lady Grace *

Francis Magundayao Francis Elmer Cabalteja Magundayao (born May 14, 1999) is a Filipino people, Filipino actor and commercial model. He was first known as Iking in the series, ''Darna (2005 TV series), Darna''. He is also known for portraying young Travis (adult ...

as Pogi ;Recurring cast *

Menggie Cobarrubias Domingo "Menggie" Cobarrubias (August 10, 1951 – March 26, 2020) was a Filipino actor who appeared in approximately 200 television shows and films. Cobarrubias received a Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 1979 film ...

as Pablito * Mon Confiado as X / Xander * Katarina Perez as Pia *

Megan Young Megan Lynne Young (born February 27, 1990) is a Filipino-American actress, model, television presenter and beauty queen who won the Miss World Philippines 2013 title and was later crowned as Miss World 2013. She is the first Filipina to win t ...

as Anna * Jerome Calica as Y / Yagon *

Gina Alajar Regina Liguid Alatiit (born June 28, 1959), professionally known as Gina Alajar (), is a FAMAS and Gaward Urian Award winning Filipino film and television actress and television director. Career Since appearing as a child actress in the ea ...

as Elvira *

Paolo Contis Paolo Enrico Tusi Contis (born March 14, 1984) is a Filipino actor host singer and comedian of Italian descent. Contis debuted as a child actor in the ABS-CBN show '' Ang TV'' during the 1990s. A GMA Network artist for 17 years, he has won s ...

as Victor *

Bembol Roco Rafael Aranda Roco, Jr. (born November 20, 1953), popularly known as Bembol Roco, is a Filipino actor whose work ranges from films to television. He is famous for his critically acclaimed role as Julio Madiaga in '' Maynila: Sa mga Kuko ng Liw ...

as Marcus Vergara *

Gardo Versoza Mennen Torres Polintan (born July 8, 1969), known professionally as Gardo Verzosa, is a Filipino people, Filipino actor and comedian. Career He started out in roles such as Sabik Sa Halik, Machete II, Halimuyak Ng Babae and Kirot. He was known ...

as Socrates *

Sandy Andolong Melisande "Sandy" Andolong-de Leon (born Melisande Pinga Andolong; January 16, 1959) is a Filipino actress and producer, where she is mostly seen on GMA Network. She has also been currently seen on ABS-CBN TV programs. Personal life Sandy An ...

as Araceli *July Hidalgo as a terrorist *

Rita Iringan Rita Daniela de Guzman Iringan (born September 15, 1995), popularly known as Rita Daniela (), is a Filipino people, Filipino actress, singer and television host. Grand Champion of the very first season of ''Popstar Kids''. She and Ken Chan (F ...

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 Sunshine Cruz (born July 18, 1977) is a Filipino actress and singer. She is the part of the Cruz family of actors. Personal life Cruz was married to actor/director Cesar Montano in September 2000. They have three daughters Angelina Isabele, Sa ...

as Esmeralda *

Cesar Montano Cesar Manhilot (born August 1, 1962), known professionally as Cesar Montano (), is a Filipino actor, film producer and film director. Montano started in show business as a commercial model.

as Pancho Pistolero *Girlie Alcantara *Tommy Abuel as Swinton * Paul Salas as young Hector *JM Reyes as young Diego *

Ella Guevara Ella Guevara (born Janella Denise Yuson Guevara; August 19, 1998, Quezon City) is a Filipina child actress. She rose to fame through her appearance on a talent search on television called ''StarStruck Kids'' that aired on the Filipino televisi ...

as young Gabriela *Bianca Pulmano as young Ingrid *Andrew De Real *Ace Espinosa *Joe Gruta *

Ping Medina Crispin "Ping" Chupungco Medina Jr. (born July 23, 1983) is a Filipino film actor. Medina is a contract artist of Star Magic. Career Medina is a prominent independent film actor in the Philippines. He debuted in Marilou Diaz-Abaya's film ''Jos ...

as Mateo *Pocholo Montes as Takeshi *Boots Plata *Jen Rosendhal as Marie *Ti Tiu *Armando Paez as the 'Mamang Sorbetero' *Andrew Schimmer as Zoilo *Gayle Valencia as Lea

Ratings

According to

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Mega Manila household ratings, the pilot episode of ''Asian Treaures'' earned a 41.8% rating.Marvin Agustin very proud to play villain to Robin Padilla
''pep.ph'', n.d. Accessed last May 6, 2007. While the final episode garnered a 38.1% rating.

Accolades

References

External links

* 2007 Philippine television series debuts 2007 Philippine television series endings Fantaserye and telefantasya Filipino-language television shows GMA Network drama series Philippine action television series Television shows filmed in China Television shows filmed in Mongolia Television shows filmed in Thailand Television shows set in the Philippines Philippine adventure television series {{Philippines-tv-prog-stub