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Miguel Tanfelix

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Torrejos and the surname or paternal family name is Tanfelix.

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

Miguel Tanfelix
Tanfelix in 2023
Born
Miguel Torrejos Tanfelix

(1998-09-21) September 21, 1998 (age 26)
Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines
Occupation
  • Actor
Years active2004–present

Tanfelix received his breakthrough performance when he played the role Niño Inocente, a mentally challenged boy in the series Niño (2014).[1] 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).[2] and as Steve Armstrong in 2023's Voltes V: Legacy.

Early and personal life

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Tanfelix, the first of two siblings,[3] was born on September 21, 1998,[4] in Dasmariñas, Cavite. He is the eldest of the two children of Mary Grace Torrejos and Gary Tanfelix who are both educators and mountaineers.[5] 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.[6] Tanfelix finished high school at Cavite School of Life (Dasmariñas Campus) and is now currently studying entrepreneurship at De La Salle University-Dasmariñas.[7]

Tanfelix dated actresses Barbie Forteza from 2012 to 2014, Bianca Umali from 2014 to 2017, and Kyline Alcantara from 2017 to 2018. He is currently in an exclusive relationship with fellow Voltes V: Legacy and Firefly cast member Ysabel Ortega since late 2023.[8]

Tanfelix was hired by the Commission on Population (POPCOM) as celebrity ambassador for U4U, a youth initiative whose stated mission is to provide Filipino teenagers with critical information on delaying sexual debut and preventing sexually transmitted infections.[9]

Career

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2004–2013: StarStruck Kids

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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.[6] Proclaimed as the season's First Prince, Tanfelix later joined the cast of the hit fantaserye Mulawin as Young Pagaspas.[10] 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

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In 2014, Tanfelix received his biggest break to date when he was given the titular role of Niño.[11] 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.[12]

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.[13][14]

2015: Dubsmash: Twerk It Like Miley

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In July 2015, Tanfelix became popular in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Timor Leste because of his viral Dubsmash video of Brandon Beal's hit song Twerk It Like Miley.[citation needed] Tanfelix was featured in an Indonesian newspaper, "Sumatera Ekspres" twice.[citation needed] 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.[citation needed] 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.[citation needed]

Filmography

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Television

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Television series

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Year Title Role Network Notes Ref.
2004–05 Mulawin Pagaspas GMA Network Supporting role [15]
2006 Majika Young Jimboy Special participation [16]
Now and Forever: Linlang Pepe Javier † Supporting role [citation needed]
2007 Fantastic Man Tikboy [17]
Sine Novela: Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso Young Aldrin Griego Special participation [18]
La Vendetta Young Junjun Sabino [19]
2009 Ikaw Sana Young Michael Olivarez [20]
2009–10 Sine Novela: Tinik Sa Dibdib Boyito Domingo Supporting role [21]
2010 Langit sa Piling Mo Young Thirdy Special participation [22]
2011 Nita Negrita Jun Jun [citation needed]
Sinner or Saint Young Raul Marcelo [23]
Futbolilits Andy [24]
2012 Biritera Teen Andrei Marcelino [citation needed]
Makapiling Kang Muli Young Martín Caballero [citation needed]
Aso ni San Roque Onyok [25]
2012–13 Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa Joko Santos Supporting role [26]
2013 Love & Lies Marco Salvador [27]
Mga Basang Sisiw Chester Guest appearance
2014 Niño Niño Inocente/Miguel Sagrado-Ibarra † Leading role with David Remo [28]
2015 Once Upon a Kiss Prince Pelaez Almario Leading role with Bianca Umali [29]
2016 Wish I May Tristan "Tantan" A. Gomez [30]
A1 Ko Sa 'Yo Alonzo Guest Cast with Bianca Umali, Gee Canlas, Mara Alberto and Solenn Heussaff
Encantadia Pagaspas Special participation [31]
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 / Protagonist [32]
2021 I Can See You: #Future Vinchie Torres
2022 What We Could Be Franco Luciano
2023 Voltes V: Legacy Steve Armstrong
2025 Mga Batang Riles Kidlat

Television shows

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Year Title Role Network Ref.
2004 StarStruck Kids Himself/Finalist (First Prince) GMA Network [33]
2014–2015 Sunday All Stars Himself/Co-host/performer/Judge [citation needed]
2015 StarStruck VI Himself/Journey Host [34]
2014–2016 Ismol Family Tan-Tan/Starring Actor [35]
2015–2019 Sunday PinaSaya Himself/Co-host/Performer
2017 Full House Tonight Himself/Performer/Host
Road Trip Himself/Guest
2020–present All-Out Sundays Himself/Co-host/Performer
2023 It's Showtime Himself/Guest-host/Performer/Judge Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / GTV / Jeepney TV
2024 Running Man Philippines (Season 2) Himself/Contestant/Starring Actor GMA Network

Drama anthologies

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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 [36]
Love Hotline Jeric Domingo Runaway Girl [37]
2014 Ryan 18 and In Love
2015 Magpakailanman Carlos † Ang Huling Laro ng Aking Anak [38]
2014 Joven Santos The Cedric Macdon & Joven Santos Story: Kalakal Boys [39]
2013 Young Carl Pempengco The Charice Pempengco Story: Coming Out [40]
2014 Seasons of Love Basti Angeles First Dance, First Love [41]
2011 Star Confessions Joshua Rafael Davis The Yoyo Tricker TV5 [citation needed]
2007 Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang Young Ali Ang Mahiwagang Balabal GMA Network [42]

TV specials

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Year Title Role Network Notes Ref.
2011 Amaya: The Making of an Epic Host GMA Network TV documentary [43]

Movies

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Year Title Role Producer(s) Notes Ref.
2005 Hari ng Sablay: Isang Tama, Sampung Mali Young Mars Regal Entertainment GMA Films Special participation [citation needed]
Mulawin: The Movie Pagaspas Supporting role [10]
2006 I Will Always Love You Jon-Jon [44]
2012 Tahanan — DigiTank Studios GMA Films [45]
2019 Family History Malix dela Cruz GMA Pictures, Mic Test Entertainment [46][47]
2023 Firefly Billy GMA Pictures

Awards and nominations

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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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