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Filipino Times
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
‘Quezon' to hit Philippine theaters on October 15
The historical biopic film Quezon is scheduled to premiere in Philippine cinemas on October 15, TBA Studios announced. The studio unveiled the film's official poster on Friday, featuring Jericho Rosales in character as Manuel Quezon, with a clenched fist placed over his chest beneath the phrase, 'I am the Philippines.' Rosales leads the cast as Quezon, the former soldier and lawyer who served as President of the Philippine Commonwealth. The film will chronicle his early political rise including his presidential campaign. Rosales said he found Quezon to be a compelling figure to portray, acknowledging the weight of the role. 'That adds pressure, but at the same time, I am very excited,' he said. Joining Rosales in the cast are Karylle as Aurora Quezon, Mon Confiado as Emilio Aguinaldo, Benjamin Alves as the younger Quezon, and Joross Gamboa as Eduardo Rusca. British actor Iain Glen, best known for his role as Ser Jorah Mormont in HBO's Game of Thrones, portrays U.S. Governor-General Leonard Wood. Directed by Jerrold Tarog, Quezon is the third installment in TBA Studios' Bayaniverse, following the critically acclaimed Heneral Luna (2015) and Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral (2018). The film series explores the lives of key historical figures and events that shaped the Philippine nation.
GMA Network
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
'Quezon' unveils official poster, release date
The official poster of the upcoming Manuel L. Quezon biopic is here! TBA Studios on Friday shared the 'Quezon' poster on Instagram, and it shows the title character (played by Jericho Rosales) standing with a closed fist pressed to his chest. 'I am the Philippines' is written on the top portion. The poster also revealed that 'Quezon' will be premiering on October 15 exclusively in cinemas. 'Don't miss the epic conclusion to the trilogy that captured the nation,' TBA Studios said. The film will follow the life of Manuel L. Quezon, a lawyer and a soldier who became the President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944, highlighting his tumultuous presidential campaign against Emilio Aguinaldo. More cast members include Karylle as Aurora; Mon Confiado as Emilio Aguinaldo; "Game of Thrones" star Iain Glen as Leonard Wood, the United States Army major who served as Governor-General of the Philippines from 1921 to 1927; Benjamin Alves as a younger version of Quezon; and Joross Gamboa as Eduardo Rusca. "Quezon' is the third installment of TBA Studios' "Bayaniverse" following "Heneral Luna" and "Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral.' —Nika Roque/JCB, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
'Heneral Luna,' 'Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral' to screen in select cinemas starting on Independence Day
"Heneral Luna" and "Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral" by director Jerrold Tarog are returning to the big screen beginning on Independence Day on June 12, according to TBA Studios. Get reacquainted with the first two movies of the Bayaniverse ahead of the release of its third installment, "Quezon," this 2025. Here are the participating cinemas where you can watch "Heneral Luna" and "Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral" starting Wednesday. Ticket prices start at P150 in select cinemas. June 12 Robinsons Galleria Ortigas Robinsons Manila Robinsons Antipolo Shangri-La Red Carpet Cinemas Fishermall Quezon City Fishermall Malabon Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall June 12 to 15 SM Cinema North EDSA SM Cinema Mall of Asia SM Cinema Fairview "Heneral Luna" (2015) stars John Arcilla as the title character and follows the life of General Antonio Luna during the Philippine-American War. Meanwhile, "Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral" follows the ladies' man Gregorio "Goyo" del Pilar, played by Paulo Avelino, as he becomes one of the Philippines' youngest generals. The final film of the trilogy, "Quezon," chronicles the life of Filipino lawyer and soldier Manuel L. Quezon who became the President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944. Jericho Rosales will star as Quezon in the film, while Benjamin Alves will play his younger version. —CDC, GMA Integrated News
Filipino Times
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Jericho Rosales is Manuel L. Quezon in ‘Quezon' biopic
Actor Jericho Rosales is entering the 'Bayaniverse' as Manuel L. Quezon for director Jerrold Tarog's upcoming historical film, 'Quezon.' TBA Studios announced the much-awaited casting on Tuesday, Feb. 18. 'Quezon' will follow the life of Manuel L. Quezon, a lawyer and soldier who became the president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944, and his campaign against then-President Emilio Aguinaldo. Tarog also directed historical films 'Heneral Luna' and 'Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral,' under the so-called cinematic 'Bayaniverse' of TBA Studios. The filming of 'Quezon' is expected to begin in March and will be released exclusively in cinemas this year, the production and distribution company said. Rosales joined Mon Confiado, Benjamin Alves, and Arron Villaflor, among other cast members, during the table read in January. Rosales' last film credits was the rom-com movie, 'The Girl in the Orange Dress,' an official entry to the 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jericho Rosales To Star In TBA Studios' Biopic Of Former Philippines President Manuel L. Quezon
EXCLUSIVE: Philippine production and distribution company TBA Studios has cast Jericho Rosales to play the title role in its upcoming historical biopic Quezon. Rosales will play Manuel L. Quezon, the Filipino lawyer and soldier who went on to become the President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944. More from Deadline Stan Slate: Lydia West, Liv Hewson & Brooke Satchwell Leading Originals For Australian Streamer Justin Baldoni's Team Squabble With Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds' Lawyers Over Subpoenas As Filing Deadline Approaches 'Stranger Things' Jamie Campbell Bower Talked To Therapist About Not Wanting To Play Villains For A While: 'F--s Me Up' The film serves as Rosales' long-awaited return to Philippine cinema after a hiatus of several years; he was last seen on the big screen in 2018 romantic drama The Girl In The Orange Dress. On television, he recently starred in the hit ABS-CBN drama Lavender Fields. Scheduled to start filming in March 2025, Quezon is directed and co-written by Jerrold Tarog, whose credits include the historical biopics Heneral Luna (2015) and Goyo: The Boy General (2018), both also produced by TBA Studios. Also starring in Quezon are Mon Confiado and Benjamin Alves, who reprise their roles from Heneral Luna and Goyo: The Boy General. Confiado returns as Quezon's political rival, Emilio Aguinaldo, while Alves portrays a younger Manuel L. Quezon. The Quezon cast also includes Karylle Yuzon, who will play Quezon's wife, Aurora Quezon; Romnick Sarmenta, playing Sergio Osmeña, the first Vice President of the Philippines; JC Santos as Manuel Roxas; and Cris Villanueva as the older Joven Hernando, the only fictional character in the film series. More casting announcements are expected soon. 'I feel so honored to be with this team. Coming to a script like this which is so potent and so entertaining, I feel so lucky and happy,' said Rosales. 'Here, you will see Quezon as a person. He's not written as a hero. He is cunning, he is charming, he is intelligent. 'Quezon is such an interesting character to play; there are so many things I can put into the role to build Quezon as a character. That adds to the pressure, but at the same time I am very excited.' TBA Studios President and COO Daphne Chiu said: 'We are honored to welcome Jericho Rosales as he leads the cast of Quezon. Jericho's unbelievable screen presence has made him one of our best actors today, and we're all looking forward to working with him and seeing how his artistry can give life to one of the country's most charismatic yet divisive political figures.' TBA Studios is also a leading distributor in the Philippines, releasing films such as Everything, Everywhere All At Once, Past Lives and Triangle Of Sadness. Best of Deadline 2025 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Oscars, Spirits, Tonys, Guilds & More How To Watch Sunday's 'SNL50: The Anniversary Special' Online & On TV Everything We Know About Christopher Nolan's Next Film – 'The Odyssey': Release Date, Cast And More
