Jericho Rosales. Screen grab from TBA Studios

MANILA, Philippines – Actor Jericho Rosales is set to portray the late former President Manuel L. Quezon in the biopic in the biographical historical film, “Quezon.” 

TBA Studios, the creators of “Heneral Luna” and “Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral”, announced the new Quezon on Tuesday, February 18 on social media. The film is set to hit cinemas this 2025. 

Rosales expressed his excitement at giving life to the President of the Philippine Commonwealth. 

“Quezon is such an interesting character to play,” the Filipino actor said in a press release. “I am very excited.”

“Here, you will see Quezon as a person. He’s not written as a hero. He is cunning, he is charming, he is intelligent,” he added.

Also included in the cast are Mon Confiado and Benjamin Alvez who are both set to reprise their roles in the films “Heneral Luna” and “Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral.” 

Confiado will return as Emilio Aguinaldo, the first Philippine President and Quezon’s rival while Alvez will play the young Quezon. 

Other cast include Karylle Yuzon as Quezon’s wife, Aurora Quezon, Romnick Sarmenta as Sergio Osmeña, the first Vice President of the Philippines, JC Santos as Manuel Roxas, and Cris Villanueva as the older Joven Hernando.