Miggs Cuaderno
Filipino actor and host (born 2004)
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Jose Miguel Banis Chua (born August 8, 2004), known professionally as Miggs Cuaderno (Tagalog: [miɡs kwaˈdɛɾno]), is a multi-awarded Filipino actor, model, and television host of Chinese descent.[1][2] He is known for his roles in GMA Network television series such as Munting Heredera (2011-2012), Second Chances (2015), and Poor Señorita (2016), and for hosting the educational children's program Tropang Potchi (2009-2015).[3][4]
August 8, 2004
- Actor
- model
Miggs Cuaderno | |
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| Born | Jose Miguel Banis Chua August 8, 2004 |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
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| Relatives | Julia Chua (sister) |
Cuaderno's accolades include Best Actor at the Chéries-Chéris Film Festival in France for the film Quick Change,[5][6] a FAMAS award,[7] and the Balanghai Trophy for Best Supporting Actor at the 10th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival,[8] among others.[2]
Early life
Jose Miguel Banis Chua was born on August 8, 2004.[9] At the age of five, he was discovered by director Maryo J. Delos Reyes while performing a bit role in a PETA stage production.[10] He began acting in 2010, at the age of six, gaining public recognition for his role in the television series Munting Heredera, which was directed by Delos Reyes, whom he considered his mentor.[2] To accommodate his work as a child actor, Cuaderno transitioned to online schooling.[11] He completed his grade school education in 2016 at Victory Christian International School.[1]
Career
Cuaderno began his showbiz career at the age of five, becoming one of the hosts of the award-winning children’s program Tropang Potchi.[4] He and his co-hosts received the Best Children’s Show Host award at the 27th[12] and 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television,[13] as well as at the 5th Golden Screen TV Awards.[14] He gained national attention in 2011 for his role as Ton Ton in the GMA Network drama Munting Heredera, which marked his acting debut in a major television series.[15]
In 2013, he starred in Quick Change, for which he received the Best Actor award at the Chéries-Chéris Film Festival.[16] Cuaderno was also honored with the Ani ng Dangal award.[17]
In 2014, Cuaderno appeared in the Cinemalaya entry Children’s Show as young boxer Al,[18] earning widespread acclaim for his performance.[19] He became the first child actor to win the Balanghai Trophy for Best Supporting Actor at the 10th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival.[8] Cuaderno also appeared in another Cinemalaya entry, Asintado, playing the character Etok, a boy with autism.[19] For this role, he received the Best Child Performer at the 63rd FAMAS Awards[20] and was named Movie Child Performer of the Year at the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Movies.[21] He was the recipient of the Best Child Performer award at the 1st ALTA Media Icon Awards[22] and was also honored as PinakaPASADONG Likhang Bata (Best Child Performer) at the 17th Gawad Pasado.[23]
In 2022, Cuaderno signed an exclusive contract with Regal Entertainment.[10][24]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Sali-salita | Josh | Main Role; short film | |
| 2012 | Ang Katiwala | Budoy | Supporting Role; as "Migs Cuaderno" | |
| 2013 | Turning Cradle Alfredo S. Lim Story | Young Alfredo Lim | Credited as "Migs Cuaderno" | [25] |
| Bamboo Flowers | Bingo | Nominated—30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies for Movie Child Performer of the Year | [26] | |
| Purok 7 | Julian | Entry for the 9th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival | [27] | |
| Quick Change | Hiro | Won—20th Chéries-Chéris Film Festival for Best Actor | [5] | |
| 2014 | Asintado | Etok | Entry for the 10th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival | [19] |
| Children's Show | Al | [19] | ||
| Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Karugtong ng Puso | Ben | Supporting Role | ||
| 2015 | Child Haus | Louie Ignacio | Main Role | [28] |
| Maria Labo | Pablo Dela Cruz | Credited as "Miggz Cuaderno" | ||
| 2016 | Lila | Linda’s Brother/House Kid | Entry for the 2nd Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival | [29][30] |
| 2017 | Si Tokhang At Ang Tropang Buang | |||
| Ang Guro Kong 'Di Marunong Magbasa | Basil | Entry for the 13th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival | [15] | |
| 2019 | OFW: The Movie | Toty | ||
| 2020 | In the Name of the Mother | Arvin | [31] | |
| Magikland | Boy Bakunawa | Entry for the 46th Metro Manila Film Festival | [32] | |
| 2021 | Black Superman | Mickey | Short film | |
| Deception | Eric/Thomas | Main Role | ||
| 2023 | Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme | Patrick | Segment: "Glitch" | [33] |
| 2025 | Untold | Spike | ||
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Little Star | Niño | [4] | |
| 2011-2012 | Munting Heredera | Tonton | Credited as "Migs Cuaderno" | [4] |
| 2012 | Faithfully | Miggy Quillamor | [34] | |
| 2013 | Tropang Potchi | Himself | [4] | |
| With a Smile | Budot | Credited as "Migs Cuaderno" | [35] | |
| 2014 | My BFF | Red Catacutan | [36] | |
| Kambal Sirena | Young Jun | [37] | ||
| 2015 | Destiny Rose | young Joselito " Joey" Vergara Jr. | [4] | |
| My Mother's Secret | Mac | |||
| Second Chances | Benjie | |||
| 2016 | Tsuperhero | Bokutox / Bok | [38] | |
| Poor Señorita | Apol | [15] | ||
| Yo-Kai Watch | Keita | Voice role (Filipino dub) | [39][40] | |
| 2017 | Hay, Bahay! | Valentin | Season 1, Episode 31 | |
| 2018 | Kambal, Karibal | James | [15] | |
| 2019–2022 | Prima Donnas | Coco | Recurring Role | [41] |
| 2020 | Unlocked: Neo & Omar | Neo | [42] | |
| 2021 | Agimat ng Agila | Bidoy | [43] | |
| 2022 | Nakarehas na Puso | Young Ramiro "Miro" Jesus Galang | [44] | |
| 2022–2023 | Mano Po Legacy: The Flower Sisters | James Petersen Chua Tan | Supporting Role | [45] |
| 2023 | Daddy's Gurl | Coco | Episode 162 | [46] |
| 2024 | ASAP Natin 'To | Himself / Performer | [47] | |
| Pamilya Sagrado | Macky Turiano | [48] | ||
| 2026 | Born to Shine | Basha | ||
Anthologies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Magpakailanman | Makmak | Episode 7: The Miriam Castillo Story | [49] |
| 2013 | Jason | Episode 41: Sa Kabila ng Hirap: The Garrido Family Story | [50] | |
| 2014 | Alvin | Episode 59: Persia: Asong Kanal | [51] | |
| Young Rolly | Episode 85: Habang Buhay Na Maghihintay: The Elvira Bolo Story | [52] | ||
| Gerald | Episode 98: Henyo ng Bangketa: The Gerald Tamayo Story | [53] | ||
| 2015 | Angelo | Episode 105: Pasan Ko, Kapatid Ko | [54] | |
| Jake | Episode 119: Inang Yaya: The Nieves Limpin Story | [55] | ||
| Paul Oliver | Episode 139: Ang Batang Isinilang sa Bilangguan: The Paul Oliver Pili Story | [20] | ||
| 2016 | Makmak | Episode 178: The Abused Boy | [56] | |
| 2017 | Jack Jack | Episode 204: Ang Batang Binihag ng Kulto | [57] | |
| Wagas | Reniel | Episode 182: Ang Bisita | [58] | |
| Episode 210: Mata | [59] | |||
| Tadhana | Marko | Episode 4: Dream House | [60] | |
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Hans | Episode 11: Hans, Gretchen, and the Witch | [61] | |
| 2018 | Happy | Episode 52: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | [62] | |
| 2019 | Tadhana | Miguel | Episode 93: Bangkay | [63] |
| 2020 | Wish Ko Lang! | Lucas | Nilapa ng Buwaya | [64][65] |
| 2022 | Regal Studio Presents | Jerome | Season 2, Episode 10: Yaya Terror | [66] |
| Magpakailanman | Junjun | Episode 408: My Father's Killer | [67] | |
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Potpot | Episode 184-185: Mommyficent | [68] | |
| Regal Studio Presents | Felix | Season 3, Episode 10: My Special Outing | [69] | |
| Kenneth | Season 6, Episode 2: I Have Two Moms | [70] | ||
| 2023 | Jansen | Season 7, Episode 6: The Two Nerds | [71] | |
| Happy | Season 9, Episode 6: My Fake Family | [72] | ||
| 2024 | Patrick | Season 11, Episode 9: Soulmate | [73] | |
Accolades
| Award | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALTA Media Icon Awards | 2015 | Best Child Performer | Asintado | Won | [22] |
| Anak TV Awards | 2015 | Best Children Program Host | Tropang Potchi | Won | [74] |
| 20th Chéries Chéris | 2014 | Best Actor | Quick Change | Won | [5] |
| Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival | 2014 | Best Supporting Actor | Child Haus | Won | [8] |
| FAMAS Award | 2015 | Best Child Performer | Asintado | Won | [7] |
| Gawad Genio Awards | 2015 | Best Film Child Performer | Won | ||
| 17th Gawad Pasado | 2015 | PinakaPASADONG Likhang Bata (Best Child Performer) | Won | [23] | |
| Golden Screen TV Awards | 2015 | Best Children Show Host | Tropang Potchi | Won | [14] |
| 7th International Filmmaker Festival of World Cinema | 2014 | Best Supporting Actor | Purok 7 | Nominated | |
| PMPC Star Awards for Movies | 2014 | Movie Child Performer of the Year | Bamboo Flowers | Nominated | [26] |
| 2015 | Asintado | Won | [16] | ||
| 2018 | Movie Supporting Actor of the Year | Ang Guro Kong 'Di Marunong Magbasa | Nominated | [75] | |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2013 | Best Children Show Host | Tropang Potchi | Won | [12] |
| 2014 | Won | [13] | |||
| 2015 | Nominated | [76] | |||
| 2016 | Best Child Performer | Poor Señorita | Nominated | [77] | |
Honors and state recognition
| Organization | Year | Award/Honor | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inquirer Indie Bravo! | 2014 | Best Child Performer | Quick Change | Honored | [78] |
| National Commission for Culture and the Arts | 2015 | Ani ng Dangal – Cinema | Himself | Honored | [17] |