Miggy Jimenez

Enriko Mikhail Aguado Jimenez (born January 23, 1999), professionally known as Miggy Jimenez, is a Filipino actor and model best known for his work in Philippine television and independent film.^[1] He began his career as a child host on the award-winning educational show Tropang Potchi (2009–2015),^[2] later transitioning into acting with roles in popular series such as Once Upon a Kiss (2015), and Senior High (2023–2024).^[2][3]

Jimenez has also made a mark in cinema with performances in Gameboys: The Movie (2021), Two and One (2022), and Your Mother's Son (2023).^[4][5]

Enriko Mikhail Aguado Jimenez^[3] was born on January 23, 1999.^[1][6] He began his career at a young age, making his first appearance in the entertainment industry at just two months old.^[7] He majored in Digital Filmmaking.^[8][9]

Jimenez began his career in the entertainment industry at a young age.^[7] He first gained prominence as a host on the children's show Tropang Potchi on GMA Network, which aired from 2009 to 2015.^[2] Jimenez, along with his Tropang Potchi co-hosts, won the Best Children Show Host award at both the 27th^[10] and 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television.^[2][11] He also received the Outstanding Educational Program Host award at the Golden Screen TV Awards alongside co-hosts Miggs Cuaderno and Nomer Limatog.^[2][12] During this time, he also appeared in various GMA series such as Genesis, Beautiful Stranger, and Princess in the Palace.^[13]

In 2021, Jimenez portrayed Wesley in the Boys' love web series Gameboys, which was later adapted into a movie and renewed for a second season.^[2][14] For his performance in the film, he received a nomination for New Movie Actor of the Year at the 38th PMPC Star Awards for Movies.^[2] The same year, he portrayed the idealistic Jose Santos in the 2023 Cinemalaya entry Ang Duyan ng Magiting.^[15] He received the Best Ensemble Performance award at the 19th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival, along with the rest of the cast.^[16] He also appeared in the films Kitty K7 and Two and One in 2022.^[17][18]

In 2023, he played Poch, a school bully with a complicated secret, in the teen mystery series Senior High.^[18] His performance earned him the Best Primetime Supporting Actor award at the Platinum Stallion National Media Awards.^[19][20] Jimenez also portrayed Oliver in the opening film of the EnlighTEN: The IdeaFirst Film Festival, Your Mother's Son.^[21][22] In 2025, he received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the 8th EDDY Awards.^[23]

In 2024, Jimenez joined ABS-CBN's Star Magic, expressing his gratitude and excitement for the opportunity: "It is a dream come true".^[9][17] Later that year, he reprised his role as Poch in the sequel series High Street.^[24]

Jimenez has mentioned John Lloyd Cruz as one of his acting influences.^[6][17]

In a 2024 interview, Jimenez expressed his aspiration to be a character actor, saying he wants to be given roles with many layers.^[25] Jimenez shared that he no longer focuses on the gender of his characters,^[26] saying, "After a while, it gets too tiring to always be defending a queer character, not that it really needs rescuing. For me, choosing a project is all about the story. I believe that there are still a lot of stories about same-sex romance that we need to tell."^[27] Jimenez expressed his openness to various roles, saying, "I’m actually down with any characters because I love telling stories," when asked about the types of roles he wants to play.^[28]

Although Jimenez is often associated with queer roles, he identifies as a straight man.^[27][29]