Season 1 • Episode 90
LatestCodename: Asero, previously known as Asero, is a sci-fi-thriller Philippine drama produced and broadcast by GMA Network starring Richard Gutierrez and Heart Evangelista, based on an original concept by R.J. Nuevas. The story tells of two warring secret agencies: The Advocate to protect the world, and the more sinister The Empire. The series started airing on July 14, 2008. The series ended on November 14, 2008 and is replaced by Luna Mystika, in which Heart Evangelista play the title role.
Practical Effects
Budget cyborg effects that somehow worked despite everything.
Writing
R.J. Nuevas balancing spy thriller with classic teleserye family drama.
Acting
Richard Gomez as Zeus—villain charisma that carried whole episodes.
Creator
R.J. Nuevas
Richard Gutierrez
Grecko Abesamis / Phoenix / Asero
Heart Evangelista
Emily San Juan
Richard Gomez
Ibsen Abesamis / Zeus
Janno Gibbs
Geron Aguilar / Rock Star
Michael V.
Bodjie X
Paolo Contis
Dave Aviejo
Carmina Villarroel
Lady Q
Rhian Ramos
Claire Morales
Ehra Madrigal
Dayze Tagimoro
Caridad Sanchez
Bertita
Ramon Christopher
Apollo
Francine Prieto
Aureana
Bobby Andrews
Jupiter
Chynna Ortaleza
Fran Guevarra
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Codename: Asero represents GMA Network's ambitious 2008 push into genre television, attempting to blend Western spy-fi aesthetics with deeply Filipino family-centric storytelling.
Heart Evangelista's immediate casting as Luna Mystika's lead after this ended created a rare back-to-back primetime dominance that defined her star power era.
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