Miguel Tanfelix

Miguel Torrejos Tanfelix (born September 21, 1998) is a Filipino actor. Tanfelix played young Pagaspas in the fantasy series Mulawin; he gained prominence after playing the role of Niño Inocente, a mentally challenged boy in the series Niño (2014). He also appeared in the afternoon drama Wish I May (2016) and as Steve Armstrong in Voltes V: Legacy (2023).

Early life Tanfelix was born on September 21, 1998, in Dasmariñas, Cavite. He is the elder of two children of Mary Grace Torrejos and Gary Tanfelix, who are educators and mountaineers. Although they live in Cavite, where Tanfelix attends regular school, the family also keeps a home in Parañaque to lessen Tanfelix's travel time when filming. Tanfelix finished high school at Cavite School of Life (Dasmariñas Campus) and is now studying entrepreneurship at De La Salle University –Dasmariñas.

Tanfelix was hired by the Commission on Population and Development (CPD), an attached agency of Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev), as a celebrity ambassador for U4U, a youth initiative giving Filipino teenagers critical information on delaying sexual activity and preventing sexually transmitted infections.

Career

2004–2013: StarStruck Kids

Tanfelix was five years old when he joined the kid version of the reality-based artista search StarStruck in 2004. It was the artista search that made Jennylyn Mercado and Mark Herras (the show's very first winners) household names. The following year, Tanfelix played the role of Rainier Castillo's younger version of Jimboy/Erastus in the 2006 fantaserye Majika, and played Pepe Javier in the afternoon drama Now and Forever: Linlang.

From 2007 to 2012, Tanfelix portrayed the younger roles of some of the lead characters in several GMA series. He was Young Aldrin Griego in Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso, Young Junjun in La Vendetta, and Langit sa Piling Mo'''s Young Thirdy among others.

2014–2016: Big Break; Niño In 2014, Tanfelix received his biggest break to date when he was given the titular role of Niño. His portrayal as a mentally challenged boy received three different acting nominations from PMPC Star Awards for TV, PEP List Awards and Golden Screen TV Awards. The same year, Tanfelix joined Sunday All Stars as a co-host and a performer. Tanfelix also starred in the comedy sitcom Ismol Family with his love team Bianca Umali.

Tanfelix led his second Primetime series, Once Upon a Kiss, during the first three months of 2015. He also co-hosted the sixth season of the reality-talent search StarStruck where he first started his showbiz career. In 2016, Tanfelix once again starred in a leading role with Bianca Umali in the afternoon drama Wish I May.

2015: Dubsmash: Twerk It Like Miley In July 2015, Tanfelix became popular in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Timor Leste because of his viral Dubsmash video of Brandon Beal's hit song Twerk It Like Miley. Tanfelix was featured in an Indonesian newspaper, "Sumatera Ekspres" twice. He has also received several invitations to travel to Indonesia for a TV guesting and show. Tanfelix has a strong following in Indonesia, evident in his social media posts which include Bahasa (Indonesian) language comments. Tanfelix gained 300k+ followers on his social media accounts, most of them Indonesian. Because of his popularity in Indonesia, he was compared to Indonesian actor and singer Aliando Syarief. Tanfelix also recorded many video collaborations with Bacun Hakim, an Indonesian actor and host.

Other ventures Business In 2018, Tanfelix opened his milk tea business, Original Pinoy Milk Tea in Dasmarinas, Cavite.

He also helped launched his mother food business, Mommy Grace Kitchen.

Personal life Tanfelix dated actresses Barbie Forteza from 2012 to 2014, Bianca Umali from 2014 to 2017, and Kyline Alcantara from 2017 to 2018. He had been in a relationship with Voltes V: Legacy and Firefly'' co-star Ysabel Ortega since late 2023.

Filmography Television Television series Year Title Role Notes 2004–2005 Mulawin Pagaspas Supporting role 2006 Majika Young Jimboy Special participation Now and Forever: Linlang Pepe Javier† Supporting role 2007 Fantastic Man Tikboy Sine Novela: Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso Young Aldrin Griego Special participation La Vendetta Young Junjun Sabino 2009Ikaw Sana Young Michael Olivarez 2009–2010 Sine Novela: Tinik sa Dibdib Boyito Domingo Supporting role 2010 Langit sa Piling Mo Young Thirdy 2011 Nita Negrita Jun Jun Sinner or Saint Young Raul Marcelo Futbolilits Andy 2012 Biritera Teen Andrei Marcelino Makapiling Kang Muli Young Martín Caballero Aso ni San Roque Onyok 2012–2013 Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa Joko Santos 2013 Love & Lies Marco Salvador Mga Basang Sisiw Chester Guest appearance 2014 Niño Niño Inocente / Miguel Sagrado-Ibarra† Leading role with David Remo 2015 Once Upon a Kiss Prince Pelaez AlmarioLeading role with Bianca Umali 2016 Wish I May Tristan "Tantan" A. Gomez A1 Ko Sa 'Yo Alonzo Guest Cast with Bianca Umali, Gee Canlas, Mara Alberto and Solenn Heussaff Encantadia Pagaspas Special participation 2017 Mulawin vs. Ravena Main castDaimos Richard Hartford (voice-over) 2017–2018 Kambal, Karibal Diego Ocampo Main cast / anti-Hero 2019 Sahaya Ahmad Kamaya Main cast / Protagonist 2021 I Can See You: #Future Vinchie Torres 2022 What We Could Be Franco Luciano 2023 Voltes V: Legacy Steve Armstrong 2025 Mga Batang Riles Kidlat Asuncion 2026The Master Cutter Special participation Taskforce Firewall Galileo "Galo" Villareal Main cast / Protagonist

Television shows

Drama anthologies Year Title Role Episode(s) 2007 Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang Young Ali Ang Mahiwagang Balabal 2011 Star Confessions Joshua Rafael Davis The Yoyo Tricker 2013 Magpakailanman Young Carl Pempengco The Charice Pempengco Story: Coming Out 2014 Seasons of Love Basti Angeles First Dance, First Love Magpakailanman Joven Santos The Cedric Macdon & Joven Santos Story: Kalakal Boys Love Hotline Ryan 18 and In Love 2015 Magpakailanman Carlos † Ang Huling Laro ng Aking Anak Love Hotline Jeric Domingo Runaway Girl Dangwa Josh Corpuz Idol Love Maynila Brandon Type Kita, Type Mo Ay Iba Tim Love Win 2016 Jared Don't Give Up On Us Josh To Love and To Hope Usapang Real Love Diego 'Jegs' Cablao Dream Date 2017 Karelasyon Butchoy My Family Dear Uge Henry Coach Me, I'm Falling Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Martin The Toy Soldier and Ballerina Doll Love Story Arlan The Aswang Slayer 2019 Magpakailanman Wenok Sana Ngayong Pasko: The Bert Anthony Sienes Story 2022 Diego Garcia Footless and Fearless: The Diego Garcia Story

TV specials Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2011 Amaya: The Making of an Epic Himself/Host TV documentary

Films Year Title Role Notes 2005 Hari ng Sablay: Isang Tama, Sampung Mali Young Mars Special participation Mulawin: The Movie Pagaspas Supporting role 2012 Tahanan 2019 Family History Malix dela Cruz 2023FireflyBillyVoltes V: Legacy – The Cinematic ExperienceSteve ArmstrongMain role

Awards and nominations Year Organization Category Nominated Work Result 2006 FAMAS Awards Best Child Actor Mulawin: The Movie 2014 PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actor Niño 2015 6th Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Performance by an Actor Niño PEP List Awards 2015 Editor's Choice: Breakthrough Performance by an Actor Niño PEPsters' Choice Awards: Male Teen Star of the Year Himself Candy Reader's Choice Award Favorite Male Rising Star Himself FAMAS Awards German Moreno Youth Achievement Award Himself 2016PEP List Awards 2016 PEPsters' Choice Awards: Pair of the Year (with Bianca Umali) As love team PEPsters' Choice Awards: Male Star of the Year Himself 2017 Inding-Indie Short Film Festival Pinakahuwarang Artista ng Mga Kabataan Himself 2018 Face of the Year Awards Favorite Foreign Actor of the Year Himself 1st NCST Dangal Ng Bayan Media Excellence Awards Media Excellence Award Himself Asian Academy Creative Awards Best Actor Award Himself