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Manuel Chua

Manuel Chua
Member of the San Jose City Council
Assumed office
June 30, 2022
Personal details
Born
Manuel Garchitorena Chua Jr.

(1980-10-29) October 29, 1980 (age 44)
Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Political partyPDP–Laban (2022–present)
OccupationActor, model, businessman, politician

Manuel Garchitorena Chua (born October 29, 1980) is a Filipino model, actor, businessman, and politician.[1][2]

Acting career

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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

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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

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Film

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

Television / Digital series

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Year Title Role Source
2008–2009 Pinoy Fear Factor Contestant [2]
2009 George and Cecil Jojo Samortin [2]
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers Ed Lacson [2]
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin Mando
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Salamin Dionisio
Lovers in Paris Albert Samaniego
2010 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Substitute Bride Carlo
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Shell Bong
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Impostor Albert
1DOL Attorney
Maalaala Mo Kaya Jepoy
2010–2011 Imortal Diego
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine Scarlet's ex-boyfriend
2011 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 Roles
2012 Wako Wako Mr. Lee
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Hiyas Young Lucio
Princess and I Ahmet
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Pintada Dante
Kahit Puso'y Masugatan Jeff
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Paraiso Versoza
2013 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'men
2014 The Legal Wife Young Ronnie
Hawak-Kamay Arnold
Ipaglaban Mo: Ang Lahat Ng Sa Akin Jojo Valencia
2015 Bridges of Love Abner
Nathaniel Gun Man
2016 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Zaldy
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pintura Andres
Magpahanggang Wakas Kyle
2017 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
2019 Ipaglaban Mo: Akusasyon SP04 Jacobe
Hiwaga ng Kambat Berting
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos Ernesto
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" Adonis
2021 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Jacket Jun
Init sa Magdamag Joko
2022–2023 The Iron Heart Romulo Gimenez
2024–present ASAP Himself / Performer

References

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  1. ^ a b ""Pinoy Fear Factor" airs pilot episode on ABS-CBN". Philippine Entertainment Portal. November 11, 2008. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e "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. Archived from the original on December 27, 2024. 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.
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