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Manuel L. Quezon's grandson Ricky Avancena slams biopic on his grandfather: 'Labas sya sa kabaduyan ng Bayaniverse'

Published Oct 24, 2025 07:00 am
Sorry guys, but Ricky Avancena, the grandson of former President Manuel L. Quezon, does not have positive comments about the film "Quezon" made by TBA Studios.
An artcard of the movie 'Quezon' under TBA Studios.
An artcard of the movie 'Quezon' under TBA Studios.

Ricky criticized the portrayal of his grandfather in the movie, which he had already watched three times. He shared his thoughts on Facebook on Oct. 24 after a confrontation with actor Jericho Rosales and director Jerrold Tarog during the Q&A session for the movie in Makati City last Oct. 23. Please be aware of Ricky's offensive language in his post:


"So I went to see Quezon the movie for the 3rd time in a week. This time, I went to engage the makers in a Q&A.

"Fuxxxing Jericho Rosales tried to block me, in effect canceling a Quezon, from a Quezon movie which sullied his reputation.

My only question was to the Director Jerrold Tarugo.

'Was this film political satire or not?'.

He said yes, but tried to wiggle away from the question. Kesyo dis kesyo dat. Sabi ko' Satire, may definition, (parang Fortwith), satire, di nagbibiro lang pala kayo? At this point, Jericho Rosales stood up and told me to stop talking. That other people had questions. So ayaw nila marinig ang opinyon ng isang direct descendant?

"Tangxxx nilalako nila ang pambababoy sa alaala ng mga taong patay, at di nila ako hahayaan na magpahayag ng damdamin at ipagtanggol sila? At hindi naman kung sino lang ang Lolo ko, at nagbayad naman ako ng tiket.

Ricky Avancena (Facebook)
Ricky Avancena (Facebook)

"Well ang ending, sabi ko, 'Sige but allow me to channel my Lolo, Punxxxx, mga kupal kayo!, Putxxxx nyo'!.

"So, I'm not saying don't watch the movie, hayaan na natin kumita yung mga bayarang pxxx na yun sila.

"Watch it, and then join me in a social media defense mga Quezon followers.

"Nobody said he was a hero, so labas sya sa kabaduyan ng 'Bayaniverse'.

"He was a President, and the best ever most incorruptible," Ricky ended.

"Quezon" stars Jericho Rosales in the title role. Jerrold Tarog directs it. "Quezon" tells the story of Philippine President Manuel L. Quezon, highlighting his journey to power and his victory in the 1935 presidential elections. The film also showcases his conflicts with political rivals, including American Governor-General Leonard Wood and Sergio Osmeña. 
Quezon is the Philippines' first Commonwealth President. He died from tuberculosis on Aug. 1, 1944, in New York, while in exile during World War II. He was 65.
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