Miggs Cuaderno

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Banis and the surname or paternal family name is Chua.

Miggs Cuaderno
Born
Jose Miguel Banis Chua

(2004-08-08) August 8, 2004
Manila, Philippines
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
Years active2009–present
Agents
RelativesJulia Chua (sister)

Jose Miguel Banis Chua (Tagalog: [kwaˈdɛɾno]; born August 8, 2004), known professionally as Miggs Cuaderno, is a multi-awarded Filipino actor, model, and television host of Chinese descent.[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,[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] 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 International Film Festival.[16] He also received the Best Actor award at the 7th Ani ng Dangal.[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

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2011 Sali-salita Josh Main Role; short film
2012 Ang Katiwala Budoy Supporting Role; as "Migs Cuaderno"
2013 Turning Cradle Alfredo S. Lim Story Young Alfredo Lim Credited as "Migs Cuaderno" [25]
Bamboo Flowers Bingo Nominated—30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies for Movie Child Performer of the Year [26]
Purok 7 Julian Entry for the 9th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival [27]
Quick Change Hiro Won—20th Chéries-Chéris Film Festival for Best Actor [5]
2014 Asintado Etok Entry for the 10th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival [19]
Children's Show Al [19]
Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Karugtong ng Puso Ben Supporting Role
2015 Child Haus Louie Ignacio Main Role [28]
Maria Labo Pablo Dela Cruz Credited as "Miggz Cuaderno"
2016 Lila Linda’s Brother/House Kid Entry for the 2nd Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival [29]
2017 Si Tokhang At Ang Tropang Buang
Ang Guro Kong 'Di Marunong Magbasa Basil Entry for the 13th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival [15]
2019 OFW: The Movie Toty
2020 In the Name of the Mother Arvin
Magikland Boy Bakunawa Lead role
2021 Black Superman Mickey Short film
Deception Eric/Thomas Main Role
2023 Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme Patrick Segment: "Glitch" [30]
2025 Untold Spike

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2010 Little Star Niño [4]
2011-2012 Munting Heredera Tonton Credited as "Migs Cuaderno" [4]
2012 Faithfully Miggy Quillamor [31]
2013 Tropang Potchi Himself [4]
With a Smile Budot Credited as "Migs Cuaderno" [32]
2014 My BFF Red Catacutan [33]
Kambal Sirena Young Jun [34]
2015 Destiny Rose young Joselito " Joey" Vergara Jr. [4]
My Mother's Secret Mac
Second Chances Benjie
2016 Tsuperhero Bokutox / Bok [35]
Poor Señorita Apol [15]
Yo-Kai Watch Keita Voice role (Filipino dub) [36][37]
2017 Hay, Bahay! Valentin Season 1, Episode 31
2018 Kambal, Karibal James [15]
2019–2022 Prima Donnas Coco Recurring Role [38]
2020 Unlocked: Neo & Omar Neo [39]
2021 Agimat ng Agila Bidoy [40]
2022 Nakarehas na Puso Young Ramiro "Miro" Jesus Galang [41]
2022–2023 Mano Po Legacy: The Flower Sisters James Petersen Chua Tan Supporting Role [42]
2023 Daddy's Gurl Coco Episode 162 [43]
2024 ASAP Natin 'To Himself / Performer [44]
Pamilya Sagrado Macky Turiano [45]

Anthologies

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2012 Magpakailanman Makmak Episode 7: The Miriam Castillo Story [46]
2013 Jason Episode 41: Sa Kabila ng Hirap: The Garrido Family Story [47]
2014 Alvin Episode 59: Persia: Asong Kanal [48]
Young Rolly Episode 85: Habang Buhay Na Maghihintay: The Elvira Bolo Story [49]
Gerald Episode 98: Henyo ng Bangketa: The Gerald Tamayo Story [50]
2015 Angelo Episode 105: Pasan Ko, Kapatid Ko [51]
Jake Episode 119: Inang Yaya: The Nieves Limpin Story [52]
Paul Oliver Episode 139: Ang Batang Isinilang sa Bilangguan: The Paul Oliver Pili Story [20]
2016 Makmak Episode 178: The Abused Boy [53]
2017 Jack Jack Episode 204: Ang Batang Binihag ng Kulto [54]
Wagas Reniel Episode 182: Ang Bisita [55]
Episode 210: Mata [56]
Tadhana Marko Episode 4: Dream House [57]
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Hans Episode 11: Hans, Gretchen, and the Witch [58]
2018 Happy Episode 52: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs [59]
2019 Tadhana Miguel Episode 93: Bangkay [60]
2020 Wish Ko Lang! Lucas Nilapa ng Buwaya [61][62]
2022 Regal Studio Presents Jerome Season 2, Episode 10: Yaya Terror [63]
Magpakailanman Junjun Episode 408: My Father's Killer [64]
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Potpot Episode 184-185: Mommyficent [65]
Regal Studio Presents Felix Season 3, Episode 10: My Special Outing [66]
Kenneth Season 6, Episode 2: I Have Two Moms [67]
2023 Jansen Season 7, Episode 6: The Two Nerds [68]
Happy Season 9, Episode 6: My Fake Family [69]
2024 Patrick Season 11, Episode 9: Soulmate [70]

Accolades

Awards and NominationsAwards and nominations received by Miggs Cuaderno
Award Year Category Nominated work Result Ref.
ALTA Media Icon Awards 2015 Best Child Performer Asintado Won [22]
Anak TV Awards 2015 Best Children Program Host Tropang Potchi Won [71]
Ani ng Dangal 2015 Cinema — Won [17]
20th Chéries Chéris 2014 Best Actor Quick Change Won [5]
Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2014 Best Supporting Actor Child Haus Won [8]
FAMAS Award 2015 Best Child Performer Asintado Won [7]
Gawad Genio Awards 2015 Best Film Child Performer Won
17th Gawad Pasado 2015 PinakaPASADONG Likhang Bata (Best Child Performer) Won [23]
Golden Screen TV Awards 2015 Best Children Show Host Tropang Potchi Won [14]
6th Inquirer Indie Bravo! 2014 Best Child Performer Quick Change Honored [72]
7th International Filmmaker Festival of World Cinema 2014 Best Supporting Actor Purok 7 Nominated
PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2014 Movie Child Performer of the Year Bamboo Flowers Nominated [26]
2015 Asintado Won [16]
2018 Movie Supporting Actor of the Year Ang Guro Kong 'Di Marunong Magbasa Nominated [73]
PMPC Star Awards for Television 2013 Best Children Show Host Tropang Potchi Won [12]
2014 Won [13]
2015 Nominated [74]
2016 Best Child Performer Poor Señorita Nominated [75]

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