EXCLUSIVE:Philippine production and distribution companyTBA Studioshas castJericho Rosalesto play the title role in its upcoming historical biopicQuezon.

On television, he recently starred in the hit ABS-CBN dramaLavender Fields.

Confiado returns as Quezons political rival, Emilio Aguinaldo, while Alves portrays a younger Manuel L. Quezon.

Jericho Rosales

Jericho RosalesTBA Studios

More casting announcements are expected soon.

I feel so honored to be with this team.

Here, you will see Quezon as a person.

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Hes not written as a hero.

He is cunning, he is charming, he is intelligent.

That adds to the pressure, but at the same time I am very excited.