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Miguel Tanfelix
Born
Miguel Torrejos Tanfelix

(1998-09-21) September 21, 1998 (age 26)
Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines
Occupation
  • Actor
Years active 2004–present
Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)

Miguel Torrejos Tanfelix (born September 21, 1998) is a Filipino actor.

Tanfelix received his breakthrough performance when he played the role Niño Inocente, a mentally challenged boy in the series Niño (2014). He is also known for the afternoon drama Wish I May (2016) opposite Bianca Umali, as Young Pagaspas in the hit GMA fantasy series Mulawin (2004). and as Steve Armstrong in 2023's Voltes V: Legacy.

Early and personal life

Tanfelix was born on September 21, 1998, in Dasmariñas, Cavite. He is the eldest of the two children of Mary Grace Torrejos and Gary Tanfelix who are both 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 traveling time when he is filming. Tanfelix finished high school at Cavite School of Life (Dasmariñas Campus) and is now currently studying entrepreneurship at De La Salle University-Dasmariñas. .....

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. Proclaimed as the season's First Prince, Tanfelix later joined the cast of the hit fantaserye Mulawin as Young Pagaspas. 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: ... 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 ... 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.

Filmography

Television

Television series

Year Title Role Network Notes Ref.
2004–05 Mulawin Pagaspas GMA Network 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
2009 Ikaw Sana Young Michael Olivarez
2009–10 Sine Novela: Tinik Sa Dibdib Boyito Domingo Supporting role
2010 Langit sa Piling Mo Young Thirdy Special participation
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
2012–13 Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa Joko Santos Supporting role
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 Almario Leading 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 cast
Daimos Richard Hartford (voice-over)
2017–18 Kambal, Karibal Diego Ocampo Main Cast / Anti-Hero
2019 Sahaya Ahmad Kamaya Main cast
2021 I Can See You: #Future Vinchie Torres
2022 What We Could Be Franco Luciano
2023 Voltes V: Legacy Steve Armstrong Main cast / Protagonist

Television shows

Year Title Role Network Ref.
2004 StarStruck Kids Finalist (First Prince) GMA Network
2014–2015 Sunday All Stars Co-host/performer
2015 StarStruck VI Journey Host
2014–2016 Ismol Family Tan-Tan
2015–2019 Sunday PinaSaya Co-host / Performer
2017 Full House Tonight Performer / Host
2020–present All-Out Sundays Co-host / Performer
2023 It's Showtime Guest-host / Performer Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / GTV / Jeepney TV

Drama anthologies

Year Title Role Episode Network Ref.
2022 Magpakailanman Diego Garcia Footless and Fearless: The Diego Garcia Story GMA Network
2019 Wenok Sana Ngayong Pasko: The Bert Anthony Sienes Story
2017 Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Arlan The Aswang Slayer
Martin The Toy Soldier and Ballerina Doll Love Story
Dear Uge Henry Coach Me, I'm Falling
Karelasyon Butchoy My Family
2016 Usapang Real Love Diego 'Jegs' Cablao Dream Date
Maynila Josh To Love and To Hope
Jared Don't Give Up On Us
2015 Tim Love Wins
Brandon Type Kita, Type Mo Ay Iba
Dangwa Josh Corpuz Idol Love
Love Hotline Jeric Domingo Runaway Girl
2014 Ryan 18 and In Love
2015 Magpakailanman Carlos † Ang Huling Laro ng Aking Anak
2014 Joven Santos The Cedric Macdon & Joven Santos Story: Kalakal Boys
2013 Young Carl Pempengco The Charice Pempengco Story: Coming Out
2014 Seasons of Love Basti Angeles First Dance, First Love
2011 Star Confessions Joshua Rafael Davis The Yoyo Tricker TV5
2007 Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang Young Ali Ang Mahiwagang Balabal GMA Network

TV specials

Year Title Role Network Notes Ref.
2011 Amaya: The Making of an Epic Host GMA Network TV documentary

Movies

Year Title Role Producer(s) Notes Ref.
2005 Hari ng Sablay: Isang Tama, Sampung Mali Young Mars Regal Entertainment GMA Films Special participation
Mulawin: The Movie Pagaspas Supporting role
2006 I Will Always Love You Jon-Jon
2012 Tahanan N/A DigiTank Studios GMA Films
2019 Family History Malix dela Cruz GMA Pictures, Mic Test Entertainment
2023 Firefly GMA Pictures

Awards and nominations

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