Manuel Chua
Introduction '''Manuel Chua''' (born ) 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 was 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 of ABS-CBN's ''Star Magic''.
Political career Chua ran for member of city council of San Jose, Nueva Ecija in 2022 elections under PDP–Laban, wherein he was placed sixth.
Filmography ===Television=== Year  Title  Role   Network 2024–present ''ASAP Natin 'To'' Himself / Performer Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5 2022–2023  ''The Iron Heart''  Romulo Gimenez  Kapamilya Channel2021  ''Init sa Magdamag'' Joko  ''Maalaala Mo Kaya: Jacket''  Jun 2020–2021  ''Ang sa Iyo ay Akin''  Jared "Red" Adonis  2020  ''A Soldier's Heart''  Young Victor 2019–2020  ''Sandugo''  NBI Agent Buencamino  ABS-CBN ''The Killer Bride''  Matias Gonzales 2019  ''Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos''  Ernesto  ''Hiwaga ng Kambat''  Berting  ''Ipaglaban Mo: Akusasyon''  SP04 Jacobe  2018  ''Ngayon at Kailanman''  Joey Bartolome   ''Sana Dalawa ang Puso''  Emil  ''Bagani''  Tawong Lipod  2017  ''Pusong Ligaw''  Marcus  ''D' Originals''  Raul GMA Network '' Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tahanan''  Ramon  ABS-CBN2016  ''Magpahanggang Wakas''  Kyle  ''Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pintura''  Andres  ''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano''  Zaldy 2015  ''Nathaniel''  Gun Man  ''Bridges of Love''  Abner 2014  ''Ipaglaban Mo: Ang Lahat Ng Sa Akin''  Jojo Valencia  ''Hawak-Kamay''  Arnold  ''The Legal Wife''  Young Ronnie 2013  ''Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin''  Marcus'men  ''Got to Believe''  Sir Funye  ''Maalaala Mo Kaya: Drawing''  Jose  ''Maalaala Mo Kaya: Hair Clip''  Arvin  ''Wansapanataym: Teacher's Pest'' –  ''Apoy sa Dagat''  Young Benedict 2012  ''Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Paraiso''  Versoza ''Kahit Puso'y Masugatan''  Jeff ''Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Pintada''  Dante  ''Princess and I''  Ahmet  ''Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Hiyas''  Young Lucio  ''Wako Wako''  Mr. Lee  2011–2015  ''Banana Split''  Various Roles2011  ''Maria la del Barrio''  Roel ''Maalaala Mo Kaya: Itak''  Janno ''Reputasyon''  Marco Olivar ''Guns and Roses''  Young Arnel Intalan  ''Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tindahan''  Chris  ''Laugh Out Loud''   ''Mula sa Puso''  Armando "Abdon" Macasaet  ''Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas''  – 2010–2011  ''Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine''  Scarlet's ex-boyfriend  ''Imortal''  Diego 2010  ''Maalaala Mo Kaya''  Jepoy  ''1DOL''  Attorney  ''Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Impostor''  Albert  ''Maalaala Mo Kaya: Shell''  Bong  ''Precious Hearts Romances Presents:The Substitute Bride''  Carlo 2009  ''Lovers in Paris''   Albert Samaniego  ''Maalaala Mo Kaya: Salamin''  Dionisio  ''Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin''  Mando  ''Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers''  Ed Lacson  ''George and Cecil''  Jojo Samortin  2008–2009  ''Pinoy Fear Factor''  Contestant ===Film=== Year  Title  Role  Studio2010  ''Working Girls''  Albert Carascoso  Viva FilmsGMA FilmsUnitel Pictures ''Till My Heartaches End''  Carlo  Star Cinema2011  ''Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi''  Bodyok  OctoArts FilmsStar Cinema ''Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow''  Vincent's Friend  Regal EntertainmentStudio 5 2012 ''This Guy's in Love With U Mare!'' Peter  Star CinemaViva Films2013  ''A Moment in Time''  Bodjie  Star Cinema ''Bromance: My Brother's Romance''  Jerome  Skylight FilmsStar Cinema ''Tuhog''  Bobby  Skylight Films ''Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay''  SPO2 Manlajas  Star CinemaRegal Entertainment2014  ''The Trial''  Sheriff  Star Cinema  ''Moron 5.2: The Transformation''  Thomas  Viva Films2015  ''You're Still The One''  Ariel  Regal Entertainment ''Etiquette for Mistresses''  Manuel  Star Cinema ''Everyday I Love You''  Alfred  Star Cinema 2016  ''Just the 3 of Us''  AJ Manalo  Star Cinema ''Vince and Kath and James''  Victor  Star Cinema 2018  ''I Love You, Hater''  Rigor Macaraeg  Star Cinema2019''The Annulment'' BenRegal Entertainment2021''Momshies! Ang Soul Mo'y Akin! ''JB Star Cinema 2022 ''Labyu with an Accent'' Jordan
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