Family and friends of Geelong woman Natalina Angok, who was found dead in Melbourne's Chinatown, have attended a brief court hearing for her accused murderer.

A group of about 15 family members and friends were present at the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Friday morning for a brief filing hearing for Christopher Bell, who has been charged with one count of murder.

Natalina Angok's body was found in Melbourne's Chinatown on Wednesday morning.

When Mr Bell, 32, was brought into the dock, several family members began crying silently as they watched him enter and sit down.

The court has previously heard Mr Bell has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and was released from an inpatient facility a week ago. On Friday, he remained expressionless and sat looking at the floor with his head in his hands throughout the appearance.