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Asian Treasures
File:Asian-treasuresGMA.jpg
No Other Treasure Can Surpass You
Created byGMA Network
Directed byEric Quizon
(more)
StarringRobin Padilla
Angel Locsin
Marvin Agustin
Diana Zubiri
and Eddie Garcia
Theme music composerRuben Caballero
and Jay Justiniani
Ending themeCueshé
Country of originPhilippines Philippines
Original languagesFilipino, Tagalog, English, Spanish, Latin, Chinese, Thai
No. of episodes118 episodes
Production
Executive producerWilma Galvante
Running time30-45 minutes
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseJanuary 15, 2007 –
June 29, 2007

Asian Treasures is an action-adventure Philippine drama aired and produced by GMA Network starring Robin Padilla and Angel Locsin, and is directed by Eric Quizon.

It is the first Philippine drama to be shot in multiple countries such as Mongolia, Thailand and China. Its pilot episode, which garnered a 41.8% rating, aired on January 15, 2007.[1] It is the most expensive TV series ever produced in the Philippine television costing move than 140 million pesos, roughly 3.1 million dollars.[2]

Overview

Pre-production

There were plenty of speculations on which show Robin Padilla will have a come back on. He specifically wanted an action-pack series to be able to use his fighting techniques. It was later unveiled that his come will be one of GMA Network's biggest project to date.

The management chose Philippine icon Angel Locsin as Padilla's leading lady, and Eric Quizon as the director. The filming production began on October 2006 for an early 2007 release because the series was filmed in different countries, thus filming many scenes abroad as possible.

Alfred Vargas was initially given the role of Hector, but due to Muli, which was shot in Malaysia for a month, he couldn't join the cast. Mark Herras and Dennis Trillo were also considered for the role of Hector. The role eventually went to Marvin Agustin.

Cesar Montano and Sunshine Cruz made cameo appearances in the series' pilot episode.

Reaction

The series gained much popularity even before the pilot episode was telecast. This is because of the popularity of its two leads, Robin Padilla and Angel Locsin. It garnered a high 41.8% rating on its pilot episode.[3]

Originally scheduled for a 100 episode series to be inevitably replaced by Impostora, an additional 20 episodes were made because of its high ratings. As a result, Impostora replaced Super Twins instead. And with its rising popularity, GMA Network has decided to release a DVD series for the series in volumes, through GMA Records.[4] Today June 29, 2007 the action-adventure packed series will end.

Sypnosis

Plot

The story is about the hunt for the ten anting-anting (or powerful amulets) that serves as keys to the Asian Treasure. The Asian Treasure referred to is the treasure left by the ten Bornean Datus in the Itim na Ginto (Black Gold) City they founded in island of Panay. The treasures were locked in a cave and can only be opened through the ten anting-anting. The powers of the anting-anting made divisions among the datus; Datu Puti founded the KKK (Kapatirang Kumakalinga sa Kayamanan), while Sultan Makatunaw founded the SUDAMA (Sugo ni Datu Makatunaw). The two groups battled for the possession of all ten anting-anting and ownership the treasure. But as time passed, the amulets were lost and the SUDAMA won the struggle.

It is up for KKK members Gabriela Agoncillo (Angel Locsin) and Elias Pinaglabanan (Robin Padilla) to find the amulets and reclaim them for the KKK. But, challenges met them like Gabriella's discovery that Hector, her ex-boyfriend turned enemy, was her childhood friend Diego. Gabriella also discovered that Ingrid was her childhood arch rival. Prof. Wakan (Eddie Garcia) allowed Hector and Ingrid to join Gabriella and Elias in their adventures. Other members of their group were of KKK.

Their quest took them to many Asian countries, such as Mongolia, Thailand, Cambodia, India, and China. They battled the SUDAMA and their leader, Victor (Paolo Contis) for the amulets to be used for their group's aims.

The Legend of SUDAMA

SUDAMA (Sugo ni Datu Makatunaw) is the rival group of KKK (Kapatirang Kumakalinga sa Kayamanan)in the quest for the anting-anting and the Asian Treasures. In an episode of Asian Treasures, Lola Miranda(Caridad Sanchez) told something about the origin of the SUDAMA. It was said that Datu Makatunaw had a child named Kiyahata(?). But Kiyahata died in a battle. Kiyahata's soul never rested upon its death. So as Datu Makatunaw. Until his last breath, Makatunaw promised that he will take revenge on the death of his child. Like Kiyahata, Makatunaw's soul never rested he still holds his promise of revenge for Kiyahata. He believed that by taking the possession of the amulets, his promise will come true.

The Ten amulets

The ten anting-anting wield powers and were once possessed by one of the ten Bornean Datus. The amulets are as follows:

The Anting-anting's Locations

The amulets' location before the team of the "Kapatiran" (KKK) found it. It was written on the diary of Don Julian Agoncillo (Sulaiman), grandfather of Gabriela, a KKK member. He was kidnapped by the SUDAMA. It consist of codes/drawings that needs to be deciphered in order to pinpoint its location. Gabriela believes that by finding all the amulets, she will see her grandfather again.

  • Datu Sumakwel – Nap Roko's skeleton at a mining tunnel in Baguio .
  • Datu Libay – In a thickly forested area between the Bataan-Corregidor borders a hidden community of the Bandila (Bayan ng mga Bandila). They are also called the Bandila ng Bayaning Banal (Flags of the Sacred Hero). Most of their men looked like Jose Rizal. Frequently attacked by SUDAMA.
  • Datu Bangkaya – Hidden in the scepter of the Queen of Southeast Asia.
  • Datu Balensuela – South side of Manila City Hall's Clock Tower.
  • Datu Paduhinogan – Muay Thai Institute of Thailand owned by Pio Roman Dalisay (Gomburza), KKK member.
  • Datu Paiburong – Jewelry Auction of the former wife of the Sultan of Brunei.
  • Datu Dumangsol – In the hands of SUDAMA
  • Datu Dumangsil – Agusan del Norte, Rest House of the Pinaglabanans, in a hole of a tree.
  • Datu Dumalogdog – In the hands of SUDAMA
  • Datu Puti – a railroad somewhere in the squatter's area of Manila when an eagle dropped it at the start of the story and was the location shooting of Elias' movie "Pancho Pistolero".

Cast

Main Cast

Credited Cast

Extended Cast

Guest Cast

Production Credits

Soundtrack

Philippine pop band Cueshe recorded the theme song for the series. Composed by band members Ruben Caballero and Jay Justiniani, the song is entitled "Walang Yamang Mas Hihigit Sa 'Yo" and is included in the repackaged version of their album Back To Me (album).

See also

References

  1. ^ Marvin Agustin very proud to play villain to Robin Padilla, pep.ph, n.d. Accessed last May 6, 2007.
  2. ^ China makikisosyo sa GMA-7, journal.com.ph, n.d. Accessed last June 13, 2007.
  3. ^ Marvin Agustin very proud to play villain to Robin Padilla, pep.ph, n.d. Accessed last May 6, 2007.
  4. ^ Asian Treasures - Video Release, gmarecords.com.ph, n.d. Accessed last May 6, 2007.
  5. ^ "Asian Treasures - Cast", igma.tv, n.d. Accessed last February 25, 2007.

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