Manuel Chua
Quick Facts
Biography
Manuel Chua (born October 29, 1980) is a Filipino male model and actor.
He was discovered in the Filipino version of the reality game show Pinoy Fear Factor which was aired on ABS-CBN, from November 2008 to February 2009. Hailing from the far-flung land of Nueva Ecija, Chua traveled for 36 hours in an airplane to Argentina where he came face to face with snakes, was dunked into icy cold water, ate all sorts of unnamable foodstuff and became a celebrity. He was just this guy based in Nueva Ecija with a small appliance retail store and a four-year-old daughter, when he was in Argentina with the rest of the contestant, all they had to focus on were the stunts, and their growing competitiveness as more people were sent home. Eventually Manuel was one of the few left, and from the fan posting at the Pinoy Fear Factor Website "SuperManuel" is the favorite to win. Though he did not win as the "El Ultimo Participante" title, he has won the hearts of the many Filipinos who watched the show. And from being the apple of the eye of his large fans, he was given acting break by the Network.
Chua currently is a member of ABS CBN's elite circle of homegrown talents, Star Magic.
Filmography
Television
Television | |||
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Year | Title | Role | Network |
2016 | Magpahanggang Wakas | Kyle | ABS-CBN |
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 | ||
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–Present | 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 | Abdon Macasaet | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas | |||
2010–2011 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine | ||
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 | ||
George and Cecil | Jojo Samortin | ||
2008 | Pinoy Fear Factor | Contestant |
Movies
Movies | |||
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Year | Title | Role | Film Producer |
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 |
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 | |
2014 | Moron 5.2: The Transformation | Thomas | Viva Films Star Cinema |
2015 | Etiquette for Mistresses | Manuel | Star Cinema |
Everyday I Love You | Alfred | Star Cinema | |
2016 | Just the 3 of Us | AJ Manalo | Star Cinema |