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Miguel Torrejos Tanfelix
September 21, 1998 Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines
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Miguel Torrejos Tanfelix (born September 21, 1998) is a Filipino actor. He started his acting journey at a young age. Miguel is well-known for his roles in popular TV shows like Niño (2014), where he played a boy with special needs. He also starred in Wish I May (2016) with Bianca Umali. You might also remember him as Young Pagaspas in the fantasy series Mulawin (2004) and as Steve Armstrong in Voltes V: Legacy (2023).
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Miguel's Early Life and Family
Miguel Tanfelix was born on September 21, 1998, in Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines. He is the older of two children. His parents, Mary Grace Torrejos and Gary Tanfelix, are both teachers and love to go mountaineering. Even though they live in Cavite, Miguel's family also has a home in Parañaque. This helps him save time when he needs to film for his shows. Miguel finished high school at Cavite School of Life. He is now studying entrepreneurship at De La Salle University-Dasmariñas.
Starting His Acting Journey
From StarStruck Kids to Big Roles
Miguel was only five years old when he joined StarStruck Kids in 2004. This was a TV show where young talents competed to become actors. Miguel was named the "First Prince" of his season, which meant he was one of the top young stars.
After StarStruck Kids, Miguel quickly joined the cast of the popular fantasy series Mulawin. He played the role of Young Pagaspas, a bird-like human. The next year, he appeared in another fantasy show called Majika (2006). He also played Pepe Javier in the drama Now and Forever: Linlang.
From 2007 to 2012, Miguel often played the younger versions of main characters in many GMA series. Some of these roles include Young Aldrin Griego in Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso and Young Junjun in La Vendetta.
His Big Break with Niño
In 2014, Miguel got his biggest role yet in the TV series Niño. He played the main character, a boy with special needs. His acting in Niño was highly praised. He even received three different acting nominations for his performance. In the same year, Miguel became a co-host and performer on Sunday All Stars. He also starred in the comedy show Ismol Family with his on-screen partner, Bianca Umali.
In 2015, Miguel led another primetime series called Once Upon a Kiss. He also helped host the sixth season of StarStruck, the show where he first started his career. In 2016, Miguel and Bianca Umali starred together again in the afternoon drama Wish I May.
Miguel's TV Shows and Movies
Miguel Tanfelix has been in many TV shows and movies throughout his career. Here are some of his most notable works:
Television Series
- 2004–05: Mulawin as Pagaspas
- 2006: Majika as Young Jimboy
- 2014: Niño as Niño Inocente/Miguel Sagrado-Ibarra
- 2015: Once Upon a Kiss as Prince Pelaez Almario
- 2016: Wish I May as Tristan "Tantan" A. Gomez
- 2016: Encantadia as Pagaspas
- 2017: Mulawin vs. Ravena as Pagaspas
- 2017–18: Kambal, Karibal as Diego Ocampo
- 2019: Sahaya as Ahmad Kamaya
- 2023: Voltes V: Legacy as Steve Armstrong
Television Shows
Miguel has also been a part of various TV shows where he performs and hosts:
- 2004: StarStruck Kids as Himself/Finalist
- 2014–2015: Sunday All Stars as Himself/Co-host/Performer
- 2015: StarStruck VI as Himself/Journey Host
- 2014–2016: Ismol Family as Tan-Tan
- 2020–present: All-Out Sundays as Himself/Co-host/Performer
Movies
- 2005: Mulawin: The Movie as Pagaspas
- 2006: I Will Always Love You as Jon-Jon
- 2019: Family History as Malix dela Cruz
- 2023: Firefly as Billy
Awards and Recognition
Miguel Tanfelix has received several awards and nominations for his acting and popularity:
- 2006: Nominated for Best Child Actor at the FAMAS Awards for Mulawin: The Movie.
- 2014: Nominated for Best Drama Actor at the PMPC Star Awards for TV for Niño.
- 2015: Won the German Moreno Youth Achievement Award at the FAMAS Awards.
- 2017: Won Pinakahuwarang Artista ng Mga Kabataan (Most Exemplary Youth Artist) at the Inding-Indie Short Film Festival.
- 2018: Won Media Excellence Award at the 1st NCST Dangal Ng Bayan Media Excellence Awards.
- 2018: Won Best Actor Award at the Asian Academy Creative Awards.
