Miggs Cuaderno

Jose Miguel Banis Chua (born August 8, 2004), known professionally as Miggs Cuaderno , is a Filipino actor, model, and television host. He is known for his roles in GMA Network television series such as Munting Heredera (2011-2012), Second Chances, and Poor Señorita (2016), and for hosting the educational children's program Tropang Potchi (2009-2015).

Cuaderno's accolades include Best Actor at the Chéries-Chéris Film Festival in France for the film Quick Change (2013), a FAMAS award, and the Balanghai Trophy for Best Supporting Actor at the 10th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival, among others. He is of Chinese descent. At the age of five, he was discovered by director Maryo J. Delos Reyes while performing a bit role in a PETA stage production. 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. He completed his grade school education in 2016 at Victory Christian International School.

In 2013, he starred in Quick Change, for which he received the Best Actor award at the Chéries-Chéris Film Festival. Cuaderno was also honored with the Ani ng Dangal award.

In 2014, Cuaderno appeared in the Cinemalaya entry Children’s Show as young boxer Al, earning widespread acclaim for his performance. He became the first child actor to win the Balanghai Trophy for Best Supporting Actor at the 10th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival. and was named Movie Child Performer of the Year at the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Movies. He was the recipient of the Best Child Performer award at the 1st ALTA Media Icon Awards and was also honored as PinakaPASADONG Likhang Bata (Best Child Performer) at the 17th Gawad Pasado.

In 2022, Cuaderno signed an exclusive contract with Regal Entertainment.

Filmography Film Television

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

Accolades + Awards and Nominations Award Year Category Nominated work Result ALTA Media Icon Awards 2015 Best Child Performer Asintado 20th Chéries Chéris 2014 Best Actor Quick Change 7th International Filmmaker Festival of World Cinema 2014 Best Supporting Actor Purok 7 PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2014 Movie Child Performer of the Year Bamboo Flowers PMPC Star Awards for Television 2013 Best Children Show Host Tropang Potchi 2014 2015 2016 Best Child Performer Poor Señorita

Honors and state recognition Organization Year Award/Honor Recipient Result Inquirer Indie Bravo! 2014 Best Child Performer Quick Change National Commission for Culture and the Arts 2015 Ani ng Dangal – Cinema Himself