Barbara Miguel

Barbara Miguel
Born	Renerich Marl Ocon Jovenier (2004-07-13) July 13, 2004 (age 21) Quezon City, Philippines
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2011–present
Agents	GMA Artist Center (2011–2023) Marikit Artist Management (2023–present)

Renerich Marl Ocon Jovenier (Tagalog: [[ˈɾɛnɛɾitʃ maɾl ˈokɔn hoˈvɛnɪɐɾ]]; born July 13, 2004), known professionally as Barbara Miguel,^[1] is a Filipino actress. She began her career as a child actress^[2] and is best known for her role in the 2013 Cinemalaya independent film Nuwebe and the GMA Network television drama Munting Heredera (2011–2012).^[3][4]

Her accolades include a FAMAS Award, a Best Actress award at the Harlem International Film Festival,^[5][6] and recognition from the ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards, among others.^[7]

Filmography

Key

†	Denotes films that have not yet been released

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2012	Migrante		Won—FAMAS Award for Best Child Actress	[2]
2013	Nuwebe	Krista	Won—Harlem International Film Festival Award for Best Actress	[2]
	Burgos		Support Role	[8]
	Bamboo Flowers	Myra		[9]
2015	Flotsam	Marie		[10][11]
2016	Gasping for Air (1-2-3)	Lulu	Won—ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards for Best Supporting Actress	[12]
	Hinabing Pakpak ng Ating mga Anak		Entry for the QCinema International Film Festival
2017	Instalado	Shamila	Won—2nd ToFarm Film Festival for Best Supporting Actress	[2]
2019	Kublihan: Crizalyn Macato Story	Crizalyn Macato	Part of CBN Asia's 2019 Tanikala Series
2021	Eva	Nanny
	Huwag Kang Lalabas	Young Martha	Segment: Kumbento	[13]
2022	Walker	Jona		[14]
2023	Kampihan	Jen-Jen	Television Movie	[15]
2024	A Lab Story	Lovely	1st Puregold Cinepanalo Film Fesitcal entry	[16]
	Guardia de Honor	Young Minda	Entry for the 46th Moscow International Film Festival	[17]
2025	Paglilitis	Jasmine	Entry for the 21st Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival	[18]
	Sisa		29th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival entry	[19]

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2011	Spooky Nights: Ang Munting Mahadera	Jenjen / Bembem	Season 1, Episodes 22-23	[20]
2011-2012	Munting Heredera	Calilla S. Aroboleda	Main Role	[2][21]
2012	Biritera	Darling	Support Role	[22]
	Aso ni San Roque	Didi		[2]
2013	Magpakailanman	Cutie Pie Carlyn	Episode: "My Beautiful Daughter: The Maxino Family Lifestory"	[23]
		Netnet	Episode: "Hinagpis ng Isang Ina: The Rape of an Autistic Child Story"	[24]
	Genesis	Margarita "Margot" Caruhatan-Barrinuevo	Episode: "In The Midst of Destruction"	[25]
	Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento	Angel
2014	Carmela	Linggit Mener	Support Role	[25]
	Sa Puso ni Dok	Angela	Episode: "The Mission"
	Niño	Calay	Guest Role	[2]
	Ang Lihim ni Annasandra	Annicka "Nikay" Sanchez
	Imbestigador		Episode: "Bad si Sir"	[26]
2015	Magpakailanman	Young Norma	Episode: "Ama Namin: The Jesus Boy Paringao Story"
		Erielle Cerbito	Episode: "Sa Ngalan ng Anak: The Cerbito Family Story"	[27]
		Carla	Episode: "Ang Huling Yakap sa Nawalang Anak"	[28][29]
		Jennifer	Episode: "Isang Mister, Lima ang Misis"	[30]
	Pari 'Koy	Daniella Salameda		[2]
	Wish Ko Lang!		Episode: "Libing"	[31]
	MariMar	Young Amale
	Imbestigador	Joan Santo	Episode: "Davao City Massacre"	[32]
2016			Episode: "Rasha Mae"	[33]
	Magpakailanman	Young Rosie	Episode: "The Rape of Rosie"	[34]
2016-2017	Encantadia	Young Pirena		[35]
2017	Destined to be Yours	Young Catalina		[2]
	Wagas		Episode: "Sumpa"
	Super Ma'am	Young Jessica	Uncredited	[2]
	Magpakailanman	Daniela	Episode: "Viral Siblings: The Bilog and Bunak Tiongson Story"	[36][37]
		Young Jinky	Episode: "Beauty in Your Eyes: The Jinky 'Madam Kilay' Anderson Story"
	Tadhana	Bebang	Episode: "143 NZ"	[38]
	Wish Ko Lang!		Episode: "Asset"	[39]
2018	Sirkus	Young Lara	Episodes 7 & 13
	Wagas	Julia	Episode: "Ngayon Lang"
	Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko	Sneezy	Episode: "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"
	Magpakailanman	Melanie	Episode: "Pasan Ko Ang Aking Ina: The Honeylyn and Melanie Ledesma Story"	[40]
2018-2019	My Special Tatay	Cindy Flores	Recurring Role	[41]
2019	The Better Woman	Young Jasmine/ Juliet / Elaine	Credited for Young Elaine Reyes
	Tadhana	Young Myrna	Episodes: "Yaya CEO" (two-part)
2020	Imbestigador	Camille		[42]
	Wish Ko Lang!	Precious	Episode: "Babaeng may sakit sa pag-iisip, minamaltrato ng mga umampon sa kanya!"
		Jevi	Episode: "Kutob	[43]
		Jaja	Episode: "Nilapa ng Buwaya"	[44][45]
2021	Imbestigador	Lovely	Episode: "Ang Kalansay sa Guimaras"	[46]
2021-2022	Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento	Barbara Agustin	Recurring Role	[47]
2022	Wish Ko Lang!	Bea	Episode: "Ang Pangarap ni Lola"	[48]
	Imbestigador	Crizzel Gwynn Maguad	Episode: "Maguad Siblings Double Murder Case"	[49]
	Regal Studio Presents	Charm	Episode: "My Cheesy Cutie Guy"	[50][51]
	Tadhana	Klea	Episodes 210-211
2022-2023	Nakarehas na Puso	Young Lea		[52]
2023	Wish Ko Lang!	Grace	Episodes: "Paratang" (two-part)	[53]
2024	Black Rider	April	Uncredited

Accolades

Film awards

Awards and NominationsAwards and nominations received by Barbara Miguel

Award	Year	Category	Nominated work	Result	Ref.
ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards	2015	Best Actress	Nuwebe	Nominated	[54]
	2019	Best Supporting Actress	Gasping for Air	Won	[55]
FAMAS Award	2013	Best Child Actress	Migrante	Won	[56]
Harlem International Film Festival	2013	Best Actress	Nuwebe	Won	[9][57]
Northern Virginia International Film and Music Festival	2018	Best Actress - Feature Film	Gasping for Air	Nominated
Queens World Film Festival	2014	Best Actress - Narrative Feature	Nuwebe	Nominated	[58]
ToFarm Film Festival	2017	Best Supporting Actress	Instalado	Won	[59]

Honors and state recognition

Organization	Year	Award/Honor	Recipient	Result	Ref.
Film Development Council of the Philippines	2020	—N/a	Gasping for Air[a]	Honored	[60][61]
Inquirer Indie Bravo!	2013	—		Honored	[62]
	2019	Award of Distinction	—N/a	Honored	[63]
National Commission for Culture and the Arts	2014	Ani ng Dangal – Cinema	—N/a	Honored	[64]
	2020		—N/a	Honored	[65][66]

Notes

1. The honor was awarded to Miguel for receiving the Best Supporting Actress award at the 4th ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards.

References

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External links

• Barbara Miguel at IMDb