Manuel Chua

Manuel Chua
Born	Manuel Garchitorena Chua Jr. 1986 or 1987 (age 37–38)
Occupation(s)	Actor, model, businessman, politician
Years active	2008–present
Agent	Star Magic (2008–present)

Manuel Chua (born 1986 or 1987) is a Filipino model, actor, businessman, and politician.[1][2]

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
Incumbent
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

Year	Title	Role	Network	Source
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

Year	Title	Role	Studio	Source
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
2019	The Annulment	Ben	Regal Entertainment	[8][9]
2021	Momshies! Ang Soul Mo'y Akin!	JB	Star Cinema
2022	Labyu with an Accent	Jordan

References

1. ""Pinoy Fear Factor" airs pilot episode on ABS-CBN". Philippine Entertainment Portal. November 11, 2008. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
2. "Participantes face acting challenge in George and Cecil". Philstar.com. June 14, 2009. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
3. "'SuperManuel' gets eliminated from Pinoy Fear Factor". February 19, 2009. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
4. "Official Results - San Jose City Election 2022". City Government of San Jose City. May 10, 2022. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
5. "Profile: Manuel Jr. Chua". Rappler. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
6. "Halalan 2022 San Jose City, Nueva Ecija, Region III Election Results". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
7. "LIST: Celebs who won, leading in the 2022 elections". Sagisag website. May 10, 2022. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
8. Wang, Nickie (November 6, 2019). "Lovi Poe, Joem Bascon Strip off in 'The Annulment'". Very Wang. The Manila Standard. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
9. Garcia, Ma. Angelica (November 12, 2019). "Lovi Poe, Joem Bascon Admit Feeling Awkward with Their Love Scenes in 'The Annulment'". GMA News Online. Retrieved June 5, 2020.