TBA Studios has released the full trailer for “Quezon,” its highly anticipated historical biopic opening in Philippine theaters on October 15, 2025.
The film concludes the studio’s acclaimed “Bayaniverse” trilogy, a series of films based on Philippine history. It started with the record-breaking “Heneral Luna” (2015) and continued with “Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral” (2018). Like epic K-dramas such as “Mr. Sunshine” and “The Nokdu Flower,” the trilogy depicts struggles for nationhood, betrayal, and the sacrifices of leaders at critical moments in history.
For international viewers drawn to the visionaries of historical K-dramas, Manuel L. Quezon is a towering figure in Philippine history. He is the first president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines. Revered as the “Father of the National Language,” he championed independence, social justice, and reforms that shaped the nation before World War II. His story carries the same political intensity and emotional depth that global fans admire in K-drama epics.
Taking on the role of Manuel L. Quezon is Jericho Rosales — a familiar name to Asian drama fans. He initially rose to fame with the iconic original series Pangako Sa ’Yo (2000)— one of the earliest Philippine dramas that gained popularity across Asia. In 2011, he headlined the Philippine remake of the Korean drama “Green Rose.”
Adding international star power is Iain Glen, known globally as Jorah Mormont in “Game of Thrones,” who plays Quezon’s American rival Leonard Wood.
Directed by Jerrold Tarog, “Quezon” portrays the president’s relentless push for Philippine independence during the American occupation. The film dramatizes his clashes with Emilio Aguinaldo, Sergio Osmeña, and others, leading to the tense 1935 presidential elections where Quezon wielded political cunning and personal charm to secure victory.
The ensemble cast includes:
- Benjamin Alves as young Manuel Quezon
- Karylle as Aurora Quezon
- Mon Confiado as Emilio Aguinaldo
- Romnick Sarmenta as Sergio Osmeña
- JC Santos as Manuel Roxas
- Arron Villaflor and Cris Villanueva as the young and older Joven Hernando respectively
Also in the cast are Jake Macapagal, Bodjie Pascua, Angeli Bayani, Jojit Lorenzo, Joross Gamboa, Therese Malvar, Ana Abad Santos, Ketchup Eusebio, and Nico Locco.
“Quezon” is produced by Daphne O. Chiu-Soon with the support of TBA Studios’ Chairman Emeritus Fernando Ortigas and TBA Studios’ CEO E. A. Rocha. Rosales served as co-executive producer, with Margie Navarro-De Guzman and Atty. Rod Vera as associate producers. Jerrold Tarog and Rody Vera co-wrote the screenplay. Behind the camera, Tarog is joined by Pong Ignacio (Director of Photography), Monica Sebial (Production Design), Immanuel Verona and Fatima Salim (Sound), and The Post Office (Visual Effects).
“Quezon” is a recipient of the CreatePHFilms incentive from the Film Development Council of the Philippines.
TBA Studios said special “Quezon” ticket prices for students and teachers will be announced soon. After its October 15 opening in the Philippines, “Quezon” is set for international release, bringing this Filipino historical epic to a wider audience.
This article was written with the help of AI, based on a press release from TBA Studios, and was reviewed and edited by the Hallyu Dorama team.
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