Jeongbu (film)

Jeongbu
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Topel Lee
Screenplay by	Michael S. Bernaldez
Produced by	Marko John Gutierrez
Starring	Ritz Azul Aljur Abrenica Empress Schuck
Cinematography	AB Garcia
Edited by	Chrishel Desuasido
Music by	Francis De Veyra
Production company	Gutierez Celebrities & Media Production
Distributed by	G Camp
Release date	September 24, 2025 (2025-09-24)
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino

Jeongbu (stylized as JEongbu) is a 2025 Philippine horror film screenplayed by Michael S. Bernaldez and directed by Topel Lee. It stars Ritz Azul, Aljur Abrenica and Empress Schuck. The film is about how the secrets and betrayal manifest as hauntings. ^[1]

The film's title is a Korean word means The Mistress. The film bagged four awards in 7TH SINAG MAYNILA Awards including best director, best editing, best cinematography and best sound. ^{[2] [3] [4]}

Cast

• Aljur Abrenica as Ethan ^[5]
• Ritz Azul as Ira
• Empress Schuck
• Rayantha Leigh as Fiona
• Mateo Sanjuan as Jerry

Release

It was screened in various cinemas in the Philippines from September 24-30, 2025, ^{[6] [7]} as part of the Sinag Maynila film festival. ^{[8] [9] [10]}

Reception

Accolades

Accolades received by Jeongbu

Award	Date of ceremony	Category	Recipient(s)	Result	Ref.
Sinag Maynila 2025 awards	September 28, 2025	Best Director	Topel Lee	Won	[11]
		Best Cinematography	AB Garcia	Won
		Best Editing	Chrishel Desuasido	Won
		Best Sound	Nerika Salim & Immanuel Verona	Won

References

1. Fernando, Jefferson (September 30, 2025). "Sinag Maynila 2025 honors bold Filipino filmmakers". Daily Tribune . Retrieved October 1, 2025.
2. Troika, Pep. "JM de Guzman at Rita Daniela, big winners sa 7th Sinag Maynila". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
3. "JM de Guzman, Rita Daniela wagi sa 7th Sinag Maynila Indie Film Festival 2025". Abante . September 28, 2025. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
4. Rula, Gorgy (September 30, 2025). "Rita best actress sa Sinag, idinisplay ang star player na karelasyon!". The Philippine Star . Retrieved October 1, 2025.
5. Mallorca, Hannah. "Sinag Maynila 2025: Aljur Abrenica, Cesar Montano, star in full-length entries". Philippine Daily Inquirer . Retrieved October 1, 2025.
6. Troika, Pep. "Kumusta ang Ashtine-Andres launching movie sa takilya?". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
7. Asis, Salve V. (August 23, 2025). "Sinag Maynila, nahirapang mamili ng mga entry". The Philippine Star . Retrieved October 1, 2025.
8. "Sinag Maynila 2025 features, docus to watch: Local films for international screens". Rappler . September 17, 2025. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
9. Cruz, Marinel. "JM de Guzman, Rita Daniela take the spotlight at Sinag Maynila 2025". Philippine Daily Inquirer . Retrieved October 1, 2025.
10. Villanueva, Angelica (September 29, 2025). "JM de Guzman, Rita Daniela win Best Actor, Best Actress awards at Sinag Maynila". Manila Standard . Retrieved October 1, 2025.
11. Krishnan, Ganiel (September 28, 2025). "JM de Guzman, Joel Lamangan win big at Sinag Maynila 2025 awards night". ABS-CBN . Retrieved October 1, 2025.