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 (2015), 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.
Early life Jose Miguel Banis Chua was born on August 8, 2004. 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. To accommodate his work as a child actor, Cuaderno transitioned to online schooling. He completed his grade school education in 2016 at Victory Christian International School.
Career Cuaderno began his showbiz career at the age of five, becoming one of the hosts of the award-winning children’s program Tropang Potchi. He and his co-hosts received the Best Children’s Show Host award at the 27th and 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television, as well as at the 5th Golden Screen TV Awards. He gained national attention in 2011 for his role as Ton Ton in the GMA Network drama Munting Heredera, which marked his acting debut in a major television series.
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. Cuaderno also appeared in another Cinemalaya entry, Asintado, playing the character Etok, a boy with autism. For this role, he received the Best Child Performer at the 63rd FAMAS Awards 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 Year Title Role Notes 2011Sali-salitaJoshMain Role; short film2012Ang KatiwalaBudoySupporting Role; as "Migs Cuaderno"2013Turning Cradle Alfredo S. Lim StoryYoung Alfredo LimCredited as "Migs Cuaderno"Bamboo FlowersBingo Nominated—30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies for Movie Child Performer of the YearPurok 7Julian Entry for the 9th Cinemalaya Independent Film FestivalQuick Change Hiro Won—20th Chéries-Chéris Film Festival for Best Actor2014AsintadoEtok Entry for the 10th Cinemalaya Independent Film FestivalChildren's ShowAlEat Bulaga Lenten Special: Karugtong ng PusoBen Supporting Role 2015Child HausLouie Ignacio Main Role Maria Labo Pablo Dela Cruz Credited as "Miggz Cuaderno"2016Lila Linda’s Brother/House Kid Entry for the 2nd Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival 2017 Si Tokhang At Ang Tropang Buang Ang Guro Kong 'Di Marunong Magbasa Basil Entry for the 13th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2019 OFW: The Movie Toty 2020 In the Name of the Mother ArvinMagikland Boy Bakunawa Entry for the 46th Metro Manila Film Festival 2021 Black Superman Mickey Short filmDeceptionEric/Thomas Main Role2023Shake, Rattle & Roll ExtremePatrick Segment: "Glitch" 2025 Untold Spike Television Year Title Role Notes 2010Little StarNiño2011-2012Munting HerederaTonton Credited as "Migs Cuaderno" 2012FaithfullyMiggy Quillamor2013Tropang PotchiHimselfWith a SmileBudot Credited as "Migs Cuaderno"2014My BFFRed CatacutanKambal Sirena Young Jun2015Destiny Roseyoung Joselito " Joey" Vergara Jr.My Mother's SecretMacSecond ChancesBenjie2016TsuperheroBokutox / BokPoor SeñoritaApol Yo-Kai Watch Keita Voice role (Filipino dub)2017 Hay, Bahay! Valentin Season 1, Episode 312018Kambal, KaribalJames2019–2022Prima DonnasCoco Recurring Role2020Unlocked: Neo & OmarNeo2021Agimat ng AgilaBidoy 2022Nakarehas na PusoYoung Ramiro "Miro" Jesus Galang 2022–2023Mano Po Legacy: The Flower SistersJames Petersen Chua Tan Supporting Role 2023 Daddy's Gurl Coco Episode 1622024 ASAP Natin 'To Himself / Performer Pamilya SagradoMacky Turiano 2026 Born to ShineBaste / Basha
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 2016 Makmak Episode 178: The Abused Boy 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 Anak TV Awards 2015 Best Children Program Host Tropang Potchi 20th Chéries Chéris 2014 Best Actor Quick Change Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2014 Best Supporting Actor Child Haus FAMAS Award 2015 Best Child Performer Asintado Gawad Genio Awards 2015 Best Film Child Performer 17th Gawad Pasado 2015 PinakaPASADONG Likhang Bata (Best Child Performer) Golden Screen TV Awards 2015 Best Children Show Host Tropang Potchi 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 2015 Asintado 2018 Movie Supporting Actor of the Year Ang Guro Kong 'Di Marunong Magbasa 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
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