#CulturePH - Jericho Rosales Takes on the Role of a Lifetime in "Quezon"
Get ready for some exciting news from TBA Studios. The talented Jericho Rosales is making a grand return to the big screen, and this time, he's stepping into the shoes of none other than Philippine President Manuel L. Quezon in the upcoming historical biopic, "Quezon."
Announced on February 18, this casting news has already created quite a buzz. Jericho, who we last saw in the 2018 romantic drama "The Girl in the Orange Dress," is all set to lead the cast in this much-anticipated film. For those who have been missing him on TV, you might have caught him recently in the hit ABS-CBN drama "Lavender Fields."
In "Quezon," Jericho will portray the life of Manuel L. Quezon, a Filipino lawyer and soldier who served as the President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944. This role is a significant one, and Jericho is thrilled to take it on. "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," he shared. "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 couldn't be more excited about Jericho's casting. "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."
Director and co-writer Jerrold Tarog also had high praise for Jericho, noting that his powerful screen presence was evident when he auditioned for the role of Gen. Antonio Luna in the 2015 historical biopic “Heneral Luna.”
Joining Jericho in "Quezon" are Mon Confiado and Benjamin Alves, who will reprise their roles from earlier films “Heneral Luna” and “Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral.” Confiado returns as Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon’s political rival, while Alves portrays a younger Manuel L. Quezon. The star-studded cast also includes 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, the only fictional character in the film series.
And that's not all! Daphne Chiu hinted that more exciting casting announcements are on the way. "Quezon" is part of TBA Studios’ cinematic “Bayaniverse,” a series of films based on Philippine history that includes box office hits “Heneral Luna” and “Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral.” The film is set to be released in cinemas both locally and worldwide later this year.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project, and get ready to see Jericho Rosales bring Manuel L. Quezon to life on the big screen!
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