Codename: Asero - First sci-fi movie for TV

Topbilled by Primetime King Richard Gutierrez, Codename: Asero boasts of an enthralling story, a powerhouse cast, and a remarkable creative team led by Annette Gozon-Abrogar, Don Michael Perez, and RJ Nuevas. It is also directed by two of the country’s most distinguished directors: Mark Reyes and Mike Tuviera. Direk Mark and Mike actually collaborated before for Atlantika, but they had to part ways to head separate projects. “Kaya happy reunion sa amin ito ngayon," explains direk Mike during the press conference at the AFP Theater. “At for me also, lalo na my cast from Captain Barbell and Lupin are here, kaya I’ll be able to work with them again. I’m very excited, personally, to be part of this show. [At] sabi nga ni Ms. Wilma (Galvante), this is the biggest TV project done by GMA, and it’s an honor to be part of it." Direk Mark adds, “A project like this given to a director is so exciting. I don’t think we would be able to make it work if I didn’t have a competent team behind me. Bibilib kayo sa mga nagagawa ng Pilipino, bibilib kayo sa mga OFW sa Dubai, and you’ll be amazed by the stuff [the cast] will do here." In a recent iGMA exclusive, direk Mark mentioned that he had all his “toys" in Dubai, which made his work so much easier. “I had all the toys—basically I had a helicopter, I had the desert safari sequence, and blasting [equipment]. So it’s very James Bond and Mission Impossible all merged into one. It’s something Flipinos haven’t seen [yet]." The Advocate vs. The Empire Codename: Asero not only features state-of-the-art props and grand set designs, but also goes to great heights shooting its sequences in the most scenic locations here and abroad. The show also uses high quality film and equipment creating a unique and distinct texture on screen. The story is about a young man named Grecko Abesamis (Richard Gutierrez) who will do anything to protect his family. But unknown to his loved ones, Grecko lives a double life as the talented Agent Phoenix of The Advocate. It is a secret agency whose mission is to get rid of lawbreakers in the world. The Advocate’s number one opponent, on the other hand, is the secret agency called The Empire whose ultimate goal is to destroy The Advocate. The story begins when The Advocate sends Agent Phoenix on a mission. During his mission, Grecko meets the lovely Emily San Juan (Heart Evangelista) in the breathtaking country of Dubai. During his quest, The Empire finds out Grecko’s true identity as Agent Phoenix and comes up with a plan to retaliate. The Empire kidnaps Grecko’s sister and only agrees to release her if he can find and deliver important software needed by the wicked Empire agency. Grecko finally agrees and goes on the deadly mission. The mission proves to be lethal to this talented secret agent. He is barely breathing when a Japanese scientist tries to rescue him. To be able to survive, Grecko had to undergo a delicate procedure, an operation that will cause all of his memory to disappear. Now, he is unable to remember his life as Grecko or his life as The Advocate’s star agent. The Japanese scientist turns him into the most powerful cyborg the world has ever known. He is named Codename: Asero. How will the Abesamis family accept the changes in their beloved Grecko—now that he is a cyborg—without feelings or any memory? How will The Advocate face their former number one agent who turns out to be their newest and strongest foe? How will he understand the women in his life—Emily, Fran, and Claire? And how will Codename: Asero be able to find his way back to become human? The all-star cast Joining Richard Gutierrez in this grand action-adventure series are Richard Gomez as Ibsen Abesamis, Grecko’s father who is a university professor; stars Michael V as Bodjie X, The Advocate’s resident inventor; Janno Gibbs as Geron Aguilar, Grecko’s agent-partner; Carmina Villaroel as Lady Q, the head of The Advocate; and the newest member of GMA-7’s roster of talents—Heart Evangelista as Emily San Juan, a poor, young woman working in Dubai hiding from her fiancé who accused her of theft and whose charm and beauty captures the heart of Grecko, Agent Phoenix, and Codename: Asero. Also in the cast are Paolo Contis as Dave Aviejo, Emily’s fiancée; Ramon Christopher as Gary Morales/Codename: Apollo of The Empire; Ehra Madrigal as Dayze Tagimoro, daughter of the Japanese scientist that changed Grecko into a cyborg; Chynna Ortaleza as Fran Guevarra, Grecko’s girlfriend; Francine Prieto as Aureana, the sexy assistant of Bodjie X; Rhian Ramos as Claire Morales, and Ms. Caridad Sanchez as Lola Bertita, Emily’s selfish grandmother. Completing the cast are Marky Cielo, Bobby Andrews, Rainier Castillo, Bubbles Paraiso, Rocky Gutierrez, Elvis Gutierrez, Martin delos Santos, Chariz Solomon, Jenny Miller, Sheree, Ysa Villar, Joanne Quintas and Shyr Valdez. - iGMA.tv