Manuel Chua

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Manuel Chua
Born
Manuel Garchitorena Chua Jr.

1986or1987(age 36–37)
Occupation(s)Actor, model, businessman, politician
Years active2008–present
Agent Star Magic (2008–present)

Manuel Chua (born 1986or1987) is a Filipino model, actor, businessman, and politician. [1] [2]

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Acting career

He was discovered in the Filipino version of a reality game show, Pinoy Fear Factor , which aired on ABS-CBN from November 2008 to February 2009, wherein he reportedly broke two of the show's world records. [1] [2] [3] Chua is currently a contract artist for ABS-CBN's Star Magic .

Political career

Manuel Chua Jr.
Member of the San Jose City Council
Assumed office
June 30, 2022
Personal details
Political party PDP–Laban

Chua ran for member of city council of San Jose, Nueva Ecija in the 2022 elections under PDP–Laban, wherein he was placed sixth. [4] [5] [6] [7] [ better source needed ]

Filmography

Television / Digital seies

YearTitleRoleNetworkSource
2024–present ASAP Natin 'To Himself / Performer Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5
2022–2023 The Iron Heart Romulo Gimenez Kapamilya Channel
2021 Init sa Magdamag Joko
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Jacket Jun
2020–2021 Ang sa Iyo ay Akin Jared "Red" Adonis
2020 A Soldier's Heart Young Victor ABS-CBN
Sandugo NBI Agent Buencamino
2019–2020 The Killer Bride Matias Gonzales
2019 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos Ernesto
Hiwaga ng Kambat Berting
Ipaglaban Mo: Akusasyon SP04 Jacobe
2018 Ngayon at Kailanman Joey Bartolome
Sana Dalawa ang Puso Emil
Bagani Tawong Lipod
2017–2018 Pusong Ligaw Marcus
2017 D' Originals Raul GMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tahanan Ramon ABS-CBN
2016 Magpahanggang Wakas Kyle
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pintura Andres
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Zaldy
2015 Nathaniel Gun Man
Bridges of Love Abner
2014 Ipaglaban Mo: Ang Lahat Ng Sa Akin Jojo Valencia
Hawak-Kamay Arnold
The Legal Wife Young Ronnie
2013 Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin Marcus'men
Got to Believe Sir Funye
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Drawing Jose
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Hair Clip Arvin
Wansapanataym: Teacher's Pest
Apoy sa Dagat Young Benedict
2012 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Paraiso Versoza
Kahit Puso'y Masugatan Jeff
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Pintada Dante
Princess and I Ahmet
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Hiyas Young Lucio
Wako Wako Mr. Lee
2011–2015 Banana Split Various Roles
2011 Maria la del Barrio Roel
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Itak Janno
Reputasyon Marco Olivar
Guns and Roses Young Arnel Intalan
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tindahan Chris
Laugh Out Loud
Mula sa Puso Armando "Abdon" Macasaet
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas
2010–2011 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine Scarlet's ex-boyfriend
Imortal Diego
2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya Jepoy
1DOL Attorney
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Impostor Albert
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Shell Bong
Precious Hearts Romances Presents:The Substitute Bride Carlo
2009 Lovers in Paris Albert Samaniego
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Salamin Dionisio
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin Mando
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers Ed Lacson [2]
George and Cecil Jojo Samortin [2]
2008–2009 Pinoy Fear Factor Contestant [2]

Film

YearTitleRoleStudioSource
2010 Working Girls Albert Carascoso Viva Films
GMA Films
Unitel Pictures
Till My Heartaches End Carlo Star Cinema
2011 Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi Bodyok OctoArts Films
Star Cinema
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Vincent's Friend Regal Entertainment
Studio 5
2012 This Guy's in Love With U Mare! Peter Star Cinema
Viva Films
2013 A Moment in Time Bodjie Star Cinema
Bromance: My Brother's Romance Jerome Skylight Films
Star Cinema
Tuhog Bobby Skylight Films
Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay SPO2 Manlajas Star Cinema
Regal Entertainment
2014 The Trial Sheriff Star Cinema
Moron 5.2: The Transformation Thomas Viva Films
2015 You're Still The One Ariel Star Cinema
Regal Entertainment
Etiquette for Mistresses Manuel Star Cinema
Everyday I Love You Alfred
2016 Just the 3 of Us AJ Manalo
Vince and Kath and James Victor
2018 I Love You, Hater Rigor Macaraeg
2019The AnnulmentBen Regal Entertainment [8] [9]
2021 Momshies! Ang Soul Mo'y Akin! JB Star Cinema
2022 Labyu with an Accent Jordan

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