Miguel Lorenzo Herrera was born in New Zealand to Filipino parents. He started ballet at the age of 10, trained and graduated at Chilton Ballet Academy, receiving his Cambridge International University Entrance certificate in 2021. 
  
In 2022, Miguel began studying full-time at the New Zealand School of Dance, where he received the award of Solo Seal from the Royal Academy of Dance and was selected for an exchange program with Canada’s National Ballet School.  
  
In 2024, Miguel was selected to compete in the prestigious Prix de Lausanne, toured with the Royal New Zealand Ballet and graduated with a Diploma in Dance Performance. 
  
Miguel joined Singapore Ballet as an apprentice in January 2025.