Miggy Jimenez
Filipino actor and model (born 1999)
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Enriko Mikhail Aguado Jimenez (born January 23, 1999), professionally known as Miggy Jimenez, is a Filipino actor and model best known for his work in Philippine television and independent film.[1] He began his career as a child host on the award-winning educational show Tropang Potchi (2009–2015),[2] later transitioning into acting with roles in popular series such as Once Upon a Kiss (2015), and Senior High (2023–2024).[2][3]
January 23, 1999
TV5 Network (2022–2026)
Star Magic (2023–present)
Miggy Jimenez | |
|---|---|
| Born | Enriko Mikhail Aguado Jimenez January 23, 1999 |
| Occupations | Actor, model |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Agent(s) | GMA Network (2009–2022) TV5 Network (2022–2026) Star Magic (2023–present) |
| Known for | Senior High |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Jimenez has also made a mark in cinema with performances in Gameboys: The Movie (2021), Two and One (2022), and Your Mother's Son (2023).[4][5]
Early life
Career
Jimenez began his career in the entertainment industry at a young age.[7] He first gained prominence as a host on the children's show Tropang Potchi on GMA Network, which aired from 2009 to 2015.[2] Jimenez, along with his Tropang Potchi co-hosts, won the Best Children Show Host award at both the 27th[10] and 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television.[2][11] He also received the Outstanding Educational Program Host award at the Golden Screen TV Awards alongside co-hosts Miggs Cuaderno and Nomer Limatog.[2][12] During this time, he also appeared in various GMA series such as Genesis, Beautiful Stranger, and Princess in the Palace.[13]
In 2021, Jimenez portrayed Wesley in the Boys' love web series Gameboys, which was later adapted into a movie and renewed for a second season.[2][14] For his performance in the film, he received a nomination for New Movie Actor of the Year at the 38th PMPC Star Awards for Movies.[2] The same year, he portrayed the idealistic Jose Santos in the 2023 Cinemalaya entry Ang Duyan ng Magiting.[15] He received the Best Ensemble Performance award at the 19th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival, along with the rest of the cast.[16] He also appeared in the films Kitty K7 and Two and One in 2022.[17][18]
In 2023, he joined ABS-CBN's Star Magic, expressing his gratitude and excitement for the opportunity: "It is a dream come true".[9][17]. He played Poch, a school bully with a complicated secret, in the teen mystery series Senior High and its sequel High Street.[18] His performance earned him the Best Primetime Supporting Actor award at the Platinum Stallion National Media Awards.[19][20] Jimenez also portrayed Oliver in the opening film of the EnlighTEN: The IdeaFirst Film Festival, Your Mother's Son.[21][22] In 2025, he received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the 8th EDDY Awards.[23][24]
Artistry
Influences
Jimenez has mentioned John Lloyd Cruz as one of his acting influences.[6][17]
Acting style and role choices
In a 2024 interview, Jimenez expressed his aspiration to be a character actor, saying he wants to be given roles with many layers.[25] Jimenez shared that he no longer focuses on the gender of his characters,[26] saying, "After a while, it gets too tiring to always be defending a queer character, not that it really needs rescuing. For me, choosing a project is all about the story. I believe that there are still a lot of stories about same-sex romance that we need to tell."[27] Jimenez expressed his openness to various roles, saying, "I’m actually down with any characters because I love telling stories," when asked about the types of roles he wants to play.[28]
Personal life
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Dekada '70 | Rallyist | Guest Role | [24] |
| 2009 | Patient X | Young Lukas | Support Role | [24][30] |
| 2021 | Gameboys: The Movie | Wesley Torres | [4][24] | |
| 2022 | Kitty K7 | Charles | [17] | |
| Two and One | Tino | Main Role | [5][17] | |
| 2023 | Ang Duyan ng Magiting | Jose Santos | Support Role | [31][15] |
| Your Mother's Son | Oliver | [32] | ||
| Pieta | Santi | [33] | ||
| 2026 | Ang Magtutuli † | Diego | Main Role | [34] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2015 | Tropang Potchi | Host | [2][35] | |
| 2010 | Panday Kids | Sintoy | Credited as Migui Jimenez | [30] |
| 2011 | Futbolilits | Dagul Cordones | Guest Role | [13][36] |
| 2012 | Cielo de Angelina | Younger Marco | Guest Role | |
| 2013 | Genesis | Jerome Galvez | Guest Role | [13] |
| 2015 | Second Chances | Leandro Cortez-Villacorta | Support Role | |
| Once Upon a Kiss | Mickey Abueva | [13] | ||
| Beautiful Strangers | James Mamaril | [13] | ||
| Princess in the Palace | Joaquin Jacinto | [13] | ||
| 2020 | Gameboys | Wesley Torres | [2][14] | |
| 2022 | Suntok sa Buwan | Carlton | Episodes 4–37 | [37] |
| Family Feud | Himself | |||
| 2023–2024 | Senior High | Pocholo "Poch" Robles | Support Role | [1] |
| 2024 | High Street | Main Role | [24] | |
| Ang Himala ni Niño | Mike Gomez | Recurring Role; Episodes 26–33 | ||
| 2025 | Incognito | Sais | [1] | |
| 2026 | Someone, Someday † |
Anthologies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Magpakailanman | Randy | Episode 75: "Pabrika ng Bata" | [38] |
| Utoy | Episode 91: "PNP: Pogi na pulis – The PO2 Mariano Flormata Jr. Story" | [39] | ||
| 2013 | One Day Isang Araw | Isang's Older Brother | Recurring Role | [36] |
| 2016 | Wagas | Kenneth | Episode 132: "One More Chance at Love: The Melissa Mendez Love Story" | [40] |
| Magpakailanman | Borge | Episode 172: "Pikot in Love" | [41] | |
| 2017 | Renad | Episode 220: "Beauty in Your Eyes: The Jinky 'Madam Kilay' Anderson Story" | [42] | |
Music videos
| Year | Song | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Kalawakan | Joslin |
Awards and nominations
| Awards and nominations | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Award giving body | Category | Nominated work | Results |
| 2013 | 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Children Show Host | Tropang Potchi | Won |
| 2014 | Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Educational Program Host | Won | |
| 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Children's Show Host (or Hosts) | Won | ||
| 2015 | 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Children's Show Host(s) | Nominated | |
| 2023 | 38th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | New Movie Actor of the Year | Gameboys: The Movie | Nominated |
| 19th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival | Best Ensemble Acting | Ang Duyan ng Magiting | Won | |
| 2024 | Platinum Stallion National Media Awards | Best Primetime Supporting Actor | Senior High | Won |
| 2025 | 8th Entertainment Editors' Choice Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Your Mother's Son | Nominated |