Miggs Cuaderno
Birth nameJose Miguel Banis Chua
Birth dateAugust 8, 2004 (age 22)
Birth placeManila, Philippines
OccupationActor · model
Agent
RelativesJulia Chua (sister)
Years active2009–present

Jose Miguel Banis Chua (born August 8, 2004), known professionally as Miggs Cuaderno (miɡs kwaˈdɛɾno), is a Filipino actor, model, and television host.[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]

Cuaderno's accolades include Best Actor at the Chéries-Chéris Film Festival in France for the film Quick Change (2013),[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] He is of Chinese descent. 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

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2011Sali-salitaJoshMain Role; short film
2012Ang KatiwalaBudoySupporting Role; as "Migs Cuaderno"
2013Turning Cradle Alfredo S. Lim StoryYoung Alfredo LimCredited as "Migs Cuaderno"[25]
Bamboo FlowersBingoNominated—30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies for Movie Child Performer of the Year[26]
Purok 7JulianEntry for the 9th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival[27]
Quick ChangeHiroWon—20th Chéries-Chéris Film Festival for Best Actor[5]
2014AsintadoEtokEntry for the 10th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival[19]
Children's ShowAl[19]
Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Karugtong ng PusoBenSupporting Role
2015Child HausLouie IgnacioMain Role[28]
Maria LaboPablo Dela CruzCredited as "Miggz Cuaderno"
2016LilaLinda’s Brother/House KidEntry for the 2nd Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival[29][30]
2017Si Tokhang At Ang Tropang Buang
Ang Guro Kong 'Di Marunong MagbasaBasilEntry for the 13th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival[15]
2019OFW: The MovieToty
2020In the Name of the MotherArvin[31]
MagiklandBoy BakunawaEntry for the 46th Metro Manila Film Festival[32]
2021Black SupermanMickeyShort film
DeceptionEric/ThomasMain Role
2023Shake, Rattle & Roll ExtremePatrickSegment: "Glitch"[33]
2025UntoldSpike

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2010Little StarNiño[4]
2011-2012Munting HerederaTontonCredited as "Migs Cuaderno"[4]
2012FaithfullyMiggy Quillamor[34]
2013Tropang PotchiHimself[4]
With a SmileBudotCredited as "Migs Cuaderno"[35]
2014My BFFRed Catacutan[36]
Kambal SirenaYoung Jun[37]
2015Destiny Roseyoung Joselito " Joey" Vergara Jr.[4]
My Mother's SecretMac
Second ChancesBenjie
2016TsuperheroBokutox / Bok[38]
Poor SeñoritaApol[15]
Yo-Kai WatchKeitaVoice role (Filipino dub)[39][40]
2017Hay, Bahay!ValentinSeason 1, Episode 31
2018Kambal, KaribalJames[15]
2019–2022Prima DonnasCocoRecurring Role[41]
2020Unlocked: Neo & OmarNeo[42]
2021Agimat ng AgilaBidoy[43]
2022Nakarehas na PusoYoung Ramiro "Miro" Jesus Galang[44]
2022–2023Mano Po Legacy: The Flower SistersJames Petersen Chua TanSupporting Role[45]
2023Daddy's GurlCocoEpisode 162[46]
2024ASAP Natin 'ToHimself / Performer[47]
Pamilya SagradoMacky Turiano[48]
2026Born to ShineBasha

Anthologies

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2012MagpakailanmanMakmakEpisode 7: The Miriam Castillo Story[49]
2013JasonEpisode 41: Sa Kabila ng Hirap: The Garrido Family Story[50]
2014AlvinEpisode 59: Persia: Asong Kanal[51]
Young RollyEpisode 85: Habang Buhay Na Maghihintay: The Elvira Bolo Story[52]
GeraldEpisode 98: Henyo ng Bangketa: The Gerald Tamayo Story[53]
2015AngeloEpisode 105: Pasan Ko, Kapatid Ko[54]
JakeEpisode 119: Inang Yaya: The Nieves Limpin Story[55]
Paul OliverEpisode 139: Ang Batang Isinilang sa Bilangguan: The Paul Oliver Pili Story[20]
2016MakmakEpisode 178: The Abused Boy[56]
2017Jack JackEpisode 204: Ang Batang Binihag ng Kulto[57]
WagasRenielEpisode 182: Ang Bisita[58]
Episode 210: Mata[59]
TadhanaMarkoEpisode 4: Dream House[60]
Daig Kayo ng Lola KoHansEpisode 11: Hans, Gretchen, and the Witch[61]
2018HappyEpisode 52: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs[62]
2019TadhanaMiguelEpisode 93: Bangkay[63]
2020Wish Ko Lang!LucasNilapa ng Buwaya[64][65]
2022Regal Studio PresentsJeromeSeason 2, Episode 10: Yaya Terror[66]
MagpakailanmanJunjunEpisode 408: My Father's Killer[67]
Daig Kayo ng Lola KoPotpotEpisode 184-185: Mommyficent[68]
Regal Studio PresentsFelixSeason 3, Episode 10: My Special Outing[69]
KennethSeason 6, Episode 2: I Have Two Moms[70]
2023JansenSeason 7, Episode 6: The Two Nerds[71]
HappySeason 9, Episode 6: My Fake Family[72]
2024PatrickSeason 11, Episode 9: Soulmate[73]

Accolades

Awards and Nominations
AwardYearCategoryNominated workResultRef.
ALTA Media Icon Awards2015Best Child PerformerAsintado[22]
Anak TV Awards2015Best Children Program HostTropang Potchi[74]
20th Chéries Chéris2014Best ActorQuick Change[5]
Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival2014Best Supporting ActorChild Haus[8]
FAMAS Award2015Best Child PerformerAsintado[7]
Gawad Genio Awards2015Best Film Child Performer
17th Gawad Pasado2015PinakaPASADONG Likhang Bata (Best Child Performer)[23]
Golden Screen TV Awards2015Best Children Show HostTropang Potchi[14]
7th International Filmmaker Festival of World Cinema2014Best Supporting ActorPurok 7
PMPC Star Awards for Movies2014Movie Child Performer of the YearBamboo Flowers[26]
2015Asintado[16]
2018Movie Supporting Actor of the YearAng Guro Kong 'Di Marunong Magbasa[75]
PMPC Star Awards for Television2013Best Children Show HostTropang Potchi[12]
2014[13]
2015[76]
2016Best Child PerformerPoor Señorita[77]

Honors and state recognition

OrganizationYearAward/HonorRecipientResultRef.
Inquirer Indie Bravo!2014Best Child PerformerQuick Change[78]
National Commission for Culture and the Arts2015Ani ng Dangal – CinemaHimself[17]

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