Codename: Asero () is a 2008 Philippine television drama science fiction series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark A. Reyes and Mike Tuviera, it stars Richard Gutierrez in the title role. It premiered on July 14, 2008 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Joaquin Bordado. The series concluded on November 14, 2008 with a total of 90 episodes. It was replaced by Luna Mystika in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise Grecko lives a double life as the Agent Phoenix of The Advocate, a secret agency whose mission is to get rid of lawbreakers in the world. The Advocate's number one opponent, The Empire, aims to destroy them. When The Advocate sends Agent Phoenix on a mission, Grecko decides to meet Emily San Juan in Dubai and the Empire finds out Grecko is Agent Phoenix. The Empire kidnaps Grecko's sister and only agrees to release her if he works for them. He is offered the task to find and deliver a software program called Project: Hercules in exchange for her freedom. Grecko agrees and he goes on an operation that results in him losing his memory and being turned into a cyborg, codenamed Asero. Cast and characters Lead cast Richard Gutierrez as Grecko Abesamis / Phoenix / Asero Supporting cast Heart Evangelista as Emily San Juan Richard Gomez as Ibsen Abesamis / Zeus Janno Gibbs as Geron Aguilar / Rock Star Michael V. as Bodjie X Paolo Contis as Dave Aviejo Carmina Villaroel as Lady Q Rhian Ramos as Claire Morales Ehra Madrigal as Dayze Tagimoro Caridad Sanchez as Bertita Ramon Christopher as Apollo Francine Prieto as Aureana Bobby Andrews as Jupiter Chynna Ortaleza as Fran Guevarra Marky Cielo as Troy Motimor / Beat Box Rainier Castillo as Ricky San Juan Elvis Gutierrez as Vladimir Joanne Quintas as Gelyn Abesamis Bubbles Paraiso as Minnie Chariz Solomon as Gigi Rocky Gutierrez as Felix / Mercury Shyr Valdez as Delia San Juan Martin delos Santos as Tantam Ysa Villar as Perchy Jenny Miller as Greta Sheree as Malta Lovely Rivero as Myra Ana Roces as Ellen Sandy Talag as Sophie Pen Medina as Tagimoro Isay Alvarez as Minerva Mike Gayoso as Aris Jana Roxas as Mia Anthony Labrusca as Junie Mike Magat as Roboticman Guest cast Schai Sigrist as Pigtails Karen delos Reyes as Cleo Ratings According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings,