MANILA, Philippines — “The Chosen” star Jonathan Roumie is set to visit Manila for a fan screening event on November 22.
Roumie, who has become a global sensation through his role Jesus Christ in the series, expressed his excitement about coming to Manila.
“Mabuhay Philippines, I’m Jonathan Roumie, I portray Jesus in ‘The Chosen.’ I have some very exciting news for you. We are going to have a live fan event in the Philippines this November 22nd. Yes, I will be there personally. I wanna thank you so much for your love and support for our show and I’m so excited to meet our Filipino fans. You know we have a lot planned for the Philippines so be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok @thechosentvph for updates,” he said in a statement.
The event will showcase the much-anticipated Christmas special, “The Chosen: Holy Night.” This retelling of the birth of Jesus, as seen through the eyes of Mary and Joseph, beautifully weaves the stories of The Messengers and The Shepherd into an all-new remastered feature in time for the holiday season.
Meant to be seen in theaters, the special screening of “Christmas with The Chosen: Holy Night” promises an unforgettable, highly inspiring experience, blending powerful storytelling with stirring music.
It will also feature a live video message from “The Chosen” creator and director Dallas Jenkins, encouraging reflection on the deeper meaning of Christmas, along with captivating performances from renowned artists, including the legendary Andrea Bocelli and his son Matteo. Other musical performances in the featured screening will include The Feast Choir, adding a uniquely Filipino touch to the celebration.
“Christmas with The Chosen Holy Night” is sure to be one of the year’s most memorable events in Manila, combining faith, music, and coming face to face with one of today’s most celebrated actors.
With over 253 million viewers, written, directed and produced by Dallas Jenkins, “The Chosen” is one of the most-watched series in the world. The series is consistently a top performer across streaming platforms, including Prime Video, Peacock, Netflix and Hulu, plus a top-rated network series on The CW. What started as a crowd-funded project has now garnered over 800 million episode views and more than 16 million social media followers. (J.M. Severo, Philstar)