Manuel Garchitorena Chua (born October 29, 1980) is a Filipino model, actor, businessman, and politician.
Early life and background Chua was Born in Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines where he lived a quiet life managing a small appliance retail store and raising a young daughter before rising to fame.
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. Chua is currently a contract artist for ABS-CBN's Star Magic.
Political career Chua ran for member of city council of San Jose, Nueva Ecija in the 2022 elections under PDP–Laban, wherein he was placed sixth.
Filmography Film Year Title Role 2010 Working Girls Albert Carascoso Till My Heartaches End Carlo 2011 Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi Bodyok Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Vincent's Friend 2012 This Guy's in Love With U Mare! Peter 2013 A Moment in Time Bodjie Bromance: My Brother's Romance Jerome Tuhog Bobby Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay SPO2 Manlajas 2014 The Trial Sheriff Moron 5.2: The Transformation Thomas 2015 You're Still The One Ariel Etiquette for Mistresses Manuel 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 Macaraeg2019The Annulment Ben2021Momshies! Ang Soul Mo'y Akin!JB 2022 Labyu with an Accent Jordan 2025 The Delivery Rider Coach
Television Year Title Role 2008–2009 Pinoy Fear Factor Contestant2009 George and Cecil Jojo Samortin Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers Ed Lacson Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin Mando Maalaala Mo Kaya: Salamin Dionisio Lovers in Paris Albert Samaniego2010 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Substitute Bride Carlo Maalaala Mo Kaya: Shell Bong Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Impostor Albert 1DOL Attorney Maalaala Mo Kaya Jepoy2010–2011 Imortal Diego Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine Scarlet's ex-boyfriend2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas – Mula sa Puso Armando "Abdon" Macasaet Laugh Out Loud Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tindahan Chris Guns and Roses Young Arnel Intalan Reputasyon Marco Olivar Maalaala Mo Kaya: Itak Janno Maria la del Barrio Roel 2011–2015 Banana Split Various Roles2012 Wako Wako Mr. Lee Walang Hanggan Dindo Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Hiyas Young Lucio Princess and I Ahmet Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Pintada Dante Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Paraiso Versoza 2012–2013 Kahit Puso'y Masugatan Jeff2013 Apoy sa Dagat Young Benedict Wansapanataym: Teacher's Pest – Maalaala Mo Kaya: Hair Clip Arvin Maalaala Mo Kaya: Drawing Jose Got to Believe Sir Funye Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin Marcus'men2014 The Legal Wife Young Ronnie Hawak-Kamay Arnold Ipaglaban Mo: Ang Lahat Ng Sa Akin Jojo Valencia2015 Bridges of Love Abner Nathaniel Gun Man2016 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Zaldy Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pintura Andres 2016–2017 Magpahanggang Wakas Kyle2017 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tahanan Ramon D' Originals Raul 2017–2018 Pusong Ligaw Marcus 2018 Bagani Tawong Lipod Sana Dalawa ang Puso Emil Ngayon at Kailanman Joey Bartolome Maalaala Mo Kaya: Dalandan Jojit Tadhana: Tukso Li Jie 2019 Ipaglaban Mo: Akusasyon SP04 Jacobe Hiwaga ng Kambat Berting Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos Ernesto Maalaala Mo Kaya: Palangke Gary Nang Ngumiti ang Langit Erwin 2019–2020 The Killer Bride Matias Gonzales 2020 Sandugo NBI Agent Buencamino A Soldier's Heart Young Victor 2020–2021 Ang sa Iyo ay Akin Jared "Red" Adonis2021 Gen Z Jeff Yu Maalaala Mo Kaya: Jacket Jun Init sa Magdamag Joko 2022–2023 The Iron Heart Romulo Gimenez 2024 Tadhana: Sugar Daddy Joselito Landicho 2024–present ASAP XP Himself / Performer 2025 Sins of the Father Vince2026 Blood vs Duty young Apo The Loyalty Game Gomez
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