# Manuel Chua

Manuel Chua (born 1986 or 1987) 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.

## Filmography
### Television / Digital seies

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2024–present | ASAP Natin 'To | Himself / Performer | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5 |
| 2022–2023 | The Iron Heart | Romulo Gimenez | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2021 | Init sa Magdamag | Joko | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2021 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Jacket | Jun | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2020–2021 | Ang sa Iyo ay Akin | Jared "Red" Adonis | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2020 | A Soldier's Heart | Young Victor | ABS-CBN |
| 2020 | Sandugo | NBI Agent Buencamino | ABS-CBN |
| 2019–2020 | The Killer Bride | Matias Gonzales | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos | Ernesto | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | Hiwaga ng Kambat | Berting | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | Ipaglaban Mo: Akusasyon | SP04 Jacobe | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Ngayon at Kailanman | Joey Bartolome | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Sana Dalawa ang Puso | Emil | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Bagani | Tawong Lipod | ABS-CBN |
| 2017–2018 | Pusong Ligaw | Marcus | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | D' Originals | Raul | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tahanan | Ramon | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Magpahanggang Wakas | Kyle | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pintura | Andres | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Zaldy | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Nathaniel | Gun Man | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Bridges of Love | Abner | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Ipaglaban Mo: Ang Lahat Ng Sa Akin | Jojo Valencia | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Hawak-Kamay | Arnold | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | The Legal Wife | Young Ronnie | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin | Marcus'men | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Got to Believe | Sir Funye | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Drawing | Jose | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Hair Clip | Arvin | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Wansapanataym: Teacher's Pest | – | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Apoy sa Dagat | Young Benedict | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Paraiso | Versoza | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Kahit Puso'y Masugatan | Jeff | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Pintada | Dante | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Princess and I | Ahmet | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Hiyas | Young Lucio | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Wako Wako | Mr. Lee | ABS-CBN |
| 2011–2015 | Banana Split | Various Roles | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Maria la del Barrio | Roel | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Itak | Janno | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Reputasyon | Marco Olivar | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Guns and Roses | Young Arnel Intalan | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tindahan | Chris | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Laugh Out Loud | | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Mula sa Puso | Armando "Abdon" Macasaet | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas | – | ABS-CBN |
| 2010–2011 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine | Scarlet's ex-boyfriend | ABS-CBN |
| 2010–2011 | Imortal | Diego | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Jepoy | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | 1DOL | Attorney | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Impostor | Albert | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Shell | Bong | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents:The Substitute Bride | Carlo | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Lovers in Paris | Albert Samaniego | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Salamin | Dionisio | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin | Mando | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers | Ed Lacson | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | George and Cecil | Jojo Samortin | ABS-CBN |
| 2008–2009 | Pinoy Fear Factor | Contestant | ABS-CBN |

### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Studio |
| 2010 | Working Girls | Albert Carascoso | Viva Films GMA Films Unitel Pictures |
| 2010 | Till My Heartaches End | Carlo | Star Cinema |
| 2011 | Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi | Bodyok | OctoArts Films Star Cinema |
| 2011 | Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow | Vincent's Friend | Regal Entertainment Studio 5 |
| 2012 | This Guy's in Love With U Mare! | Peter | Star Cinema Viva Films |
| 2013 | A Moment in Time | Bodjie | Star Cinema |
| 2013 | Bromance: My Brother's Romance | Jerome | Skylight Films Star Cinema |
| 2013 | Tuhog | Bobby | Skylight Films |
| 2013 | Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay | SPO2 Manlajas | Star Cinema Regal Entertainment |
| 2014 | The Trial | Sheriff | Star Cinema |
| 2014 | Moron 5.2: The Transformation | Thomas | Viva Films |
| 2015 | You're Still The One | Ariel | Star Cinema Regal Entertainment |
| 2015 | Etiquette for Mistresses | Manuel | Star Cinema |
| 2015 | Everyday I Love You | Alfred | Star Cinema |
| 2016 | Just the 3 of Us | AJ Manalo | Star Cinema |
| 2016 | Vince and Kath and James | Victor | Star Cinema |
| 2018 | I Love You, Hater | Rigor Macaraeg | Star Cinema |
| 2019 | The Annulment | Ben | Regal Entertainment |
| 2021 | Momshies! Ang Soul Mo'y Akin! | JB | Star Cinema |
| 2022 | Labyu with an Accent | Jordan | Star Cinema |