Jericho Rosales to portray titular role in historical biopic 'Quezon'

Jericho Rosales is set to portray the late Philippine President Manuel L. Quezon in the biographical historical movie "Quezon." TBA Studios made the official announcement on Tuesday.

The actor will lead the anticipated biopic following the life of Quezon, a Filipino lawyer and soldier who became the President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944.

"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.

Joining Jericho are Mon Confiado and Benjamin Alves, who are reprising their roles from "Heneral Luna" and "Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral."

Mon will return as Emilio Aguinaldo and Quezon's political rival, while Benjamin will play a younger Manuel L. Quezon.

Other cast members 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, the only fictional character in the film series.

"Quezon," a third installment of TBA Studios' "Bayaniverse" following "Heneral Luna" and  "Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral," will hit the cinemas later this year.

— Hermes Joy Tunac/LA, GMA Integrated News