Hiro Peralta

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Hiro Peralta
Born
Hirojenel Benz Magalona Peralta

(1994-11-07) November 7, 1994 (age 29)
Manila, Philippines
Other namesHiro Magalona
Occupation(s)Businessman
Actor (former)
TV Host (former)
Years active2010–2018
2024
Agent GMA Artist Center
Notable workSam (Parikoy)
Height1.84 m (6 ft 12 in)
Relatives Francis Magalona (uncle/second-cousin-once-removed)
Pancho Magalona (granduncle/first-cousin-twice-removed)
Maxene Magalona (third cousin)
Frank Magalona (third cousin)
Saab Magalona (third cousin)
Elmo Magalona (third cousin)
Enrique B. Magalona

Hirojenel Benz "Hiro" Magalona Peralta (born November 7, 1994, in Manila, Philippines) is a Filipino businessman and former actor who is best known for his roles in Little Nanay and Tween Hearts .

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Early life and education

Peralta was born in Manila and raised by his uncle's family in Quezon City. His father, Engelbert Garcia Peralta, was a sous chef turned custom broker, and his mother, Jean Senen Magalona Peralta, is a crooner in Japan. Perlata's mother is the second cousin of Francis Magalona. [1] Peralta's elder brother, model Benjamin "Benjie" Peralta, was reportedly murdered [2] in 2009, [3] [4] [5] which was the reason behind her father's initial disapproval for him to enter the entertainment business.

Peralta spent his primary education at Esteban Abada Elementary School in 2006, his secondary education in St. Patrick School of Quezon City, where he and Liza Soberano were schoolmates.[ citation needed ] He was admitted to Trinity University of Asia, where he pursued his bachelor's degree in business administration majoring in financial management, but later deferred to pursue show business.[ citation needed ]

Career

He was discovered by German "Kuya Germs" Moreno in 2010 and made his first appearance on Moreno's variety show Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman under the screen name "Hiro Magalona" due to his father's initial disapproval following his brother's demise. In 2013, his management changed his screen name to his actual surname. [6] Peralta went on to portray a leading man in Anna Karenina , Little Nanay (2015), and various anthology series costarring multi-awarded actors. Peralta was also a cohost in the long-running morning show, Unang Hirit , before he left show business in 2018 with Sherlock Jr. as his last project.

Peralta now lives a private life as a businessman. In 2023, he appeared as a guest player with his friends in Family Feud Philippines . [7]

Filmography

Television

Television
YearTitleRoleNotesNetwork
2024 Prinsesa ng City Jail Supporting Role GMA Network
2023 Family Feud Philippines Himself/GuestGuest (no longer as an actor)
2018 Sherlock Jr. Bart LopezSupporting Role / Antagonist
2017 Wagas: Haplos ng Isang Kuba RenzMain Role GMA News TV
Road Trip Himself/Guest GMA Network
Alyas Robin Hood Miguel RodrigoGuest Appearance / Antagonist
Karelasyon: Love Is Blind AntonMain Role
Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Yusei FudoVoice Only
The King of Fighters XIV K'
2016 Wagas ElyMain Role GMA News TV
Unang Hirit Himself/HostCo-host GMA Network
Magpakailanman: You and Me Against the World BongMain Role
Dishkarte of the DayHimself/GuestGuest GMA News TV
Magpakailanman: My Little Wife TeddyMain Role GMA Network
2015 Little Nanay Archie San PedroMain Role / Protagonist
The King of Fighters XIII K'Voice Only
Maynila: Christmas is My Heart ChinoMain Role
Karelasyon: Cougar Mico
Maynila: My Mother, My Yaya Vince
Pari 'Koy SamSupporting Role
2014–2015 Kamen Rider OOO Eiji Hino/Kamen Rider OOOVoice Only
2014 My BFF BaronSupporting Role
The King of Fighters XI K'Voice Only
2013 Anna Karenina BrianMain Cast
2012 Cielo de Angelina James AragonSupporting Role
Maynila: Brave Heart Benj
Biritera Teofi
The King of Fighters 2001 K'Voice Only
The King of Fighters 2002
The King of Fighters 2003
2011 Party Pilipinas Himself/PerformerGuest
The King of Fighters '99 K'Voice Only
The King of Fighters 2000
Regal Shocker: Anito OnidMain Cast TV5
Iglot Luis BustamanteSupporting Role GMA Network
2011-2012 Tween Hearts Bayani 'Ian' De Castro
2010 Maynila: The Best Girl TopherMain Cast
2010–2016 Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman Himself/PerformerHost / Performer

Films

Films
YearTitleRoleFilm Production
2015TomodachiRafaeln/a
2014KamkamAnton Heaven's Best Entertainment
2012 The Mommy Returns Emil Regal Films
2011 Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 Andoy

Accolades

Awards and nominations

YearAward-Giving BodyCategoryWork/AwardResultSource
2010 25th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Male TV Personality Reel Love Presents: Tween Hearts Nominated

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