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

Acting career

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. Chua is currently a contract artist for ABS-CBN's Star Magic.

Political career

Chua ran for member of city council of San Jose, Nueva Ecija in the 2022 elections under PDP–Laban, wherein he was placed sixth.[better source needed]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleSource
2010Working GirlsAlbert Carascoso
Till My Heartaches EndCarlo
2011Wedding Tayo, Wedding HindiBodyok
Yesterday, Today, TomorrowVincent's Friend
2012This Guy's in Love With U Mare!Peter
2013A Moment in TimeBodjie
Bromance: My Brother's RomanceJerome
TuhogBobby
Pagpag: Siyam na BuhaySPO2 Manlajas
2014The TrialSheriff
Moron 5.2: The TransformationThomas
2015You're Still The OneAriel
Etiquette for MistressesManuel
Everyday I Love YouAlfred
2016Just the 3 of UsAJ Manalo
Vince and Kath and JamesVictor
2018I Love You, HaterRigor Macaraeg
2019The AnnulmentBen
2021Momshies! Ang Soul Mo'y Akin!JB
2022Labyu with an AccentJordan

Television / Digital series

YearTitleRoleSource
2008–2009Pinoy Fear FactorContestant
2009George and CecilJojo Samortin
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud BrothersEd Lacson
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa AkinMando
Maalaala Mo Kaya: SalaminDionisio
Lovers in ParisAlbert Samaniego
2010Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Substitute BrideCarlo
Maalaala Mo Kaya: ShellBong
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: ImpostorAlbert
1DOLAttorney
Maalaala Mo KayaJepoy
2010–2011ImortalDiego
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: KristineScarlet's ex-boyfriend
2011Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas
Mula sa PusoArmando "Abdon" Macasaet
Laugh Out Loud
Maalaala Mo Kaya: TindahanChris
Guns and RosesYoung Arnel Intalan
ReputasyonMarco Olivar
Maalaala Mo Kaya: ItakJanno
Maria la del BarrioRoel
2011–2015Banana SplitVarious Roles
2012Wako WakoMr. Lee
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: HiyasYoung Lucio
Princess and IAhmet
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: PintadaDante
Kahit Puso'y MasugatanJeff
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: ParaisoVersoza
2013Apoy sa DagatYoung Benedict
Wansapanataym: Teacher's Pest
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Hair ClipArvin
Maalaala Mo Kaya: DrawingJose
Got to BelieveSir Funye
Bukas na Lang Kita MamahalinMarcus'men
2014The Legal WifeYoung Ronnie
Hawak-KamayArnold
Ipaglaban Mo: Ang Lahat Ng Sa AkinJojo Valencia
2015Bridges of LoveAbner
NathanielGun Man
2016FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoZaldy
Maalaala Mo Kaya: PinturaAndres
Magpahanggang WakasKyle
2017Maalaala Mo Kaya: TahananRamon
D' OriginalsRaul
2017–2018Pusong LigawMarcus
2018BaganiTawong Lipod
Sana Dalawa ang PusoEmil
Ngayon at KailanmanJoey Bartolome
2019Ipaglaban Mo: AkusasyonSP04 Jacobe
Hiwaga ng KambatBerting
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los BastardosErnesto
2019–2020The Killer BrideMatias Gonzales
2020SandugoNBI Agent Buencamino
A Soldier's HeartYoung Victor
2020–2021Ang sa Iyo ay AkinJared "Red" Adonis
2021Maalaala Mo Kaya: JacketJun
Init sa MagdamagJoko
2022–2023The Iron HeartRomulo Gimenez
2024–presentASAPHimself / Performer
2025Sins of the FatherVince

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