Kira Balinger

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Kira Balinger
Born
Kira Marie Pacifico Balinger

(2000-08-03) August 3, 2000 (age 24)
Occupation(s)Actress, model, endorser, performer
Years active2014–present
Agent Star Magic (2017–present)
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)

Kira Marie Pacifico Balinger (born August 3, 2000) is a Filipino actress, commercial model, endorser and performer. [1] She is best-known for her portrayals in Pamilya Ko , Ang sa Iyo ay Akin and Darna . [2] [3] [4]

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Career

In late 2020, Balinger signed an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN. [5] On that same year, she was cast in the drama Ang sa Iyo ay Akin . [6] In July 2023, Balinger became the brand ambassadress of the RDL. [7]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
2018 Fantastica Young Fec
2019 Familia Blondina Jenny
G!Menchie
2020 James & Pat & Dave Dave's girlfriend
2024Chances Are, You and IGabriel Sinag [8]
Maple Leaf Dreams

Television

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
2016 The Story of Us Caitlyn Morrison ABS-CBN Supporting Cast / Protagonist
2016–2017 The Greatest Love Waywaya "Y" SoledadSupporting Cast / Protagonist
2018Alamat ng AnoChunchai
Spirits: Reawaken Maya
ASAP Natin 'To Herself
2019 Ipaglaban Mo: Barang IsabelMain Cast / Protagonist
Funny Ka, Pare Ko Herself Cine Mo!
Pamilya Ko Lemon ABS-CBN Supporting Cast / Protagonist
2020 Bawal Na Game Show Herself / Player TV5
2020–2021 Ang sa Iyo ay Akin Hope C. Villarosa Kapamilya Channel Lead Cast / Protagonist
2021 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Libro ChaMain Cast / Protagonist
2022 Beach Bros Erika Aguador iWantTFC
2022–2023 Mars Ravelo's Darna Luna Kapamilya Channel Supporting Cast / Protagonist
2023 Nag-aapoy na Damdamin young VictoriaSpecial Participation / Antagonist
2024 Padyak Princess Lyca Dela Cruz TV5 Lead Cast / Primary Antagonist

Music videos

YearSongArtist
2022"Pano" Zack Tabudlo
"Anghel"
"Yakap"

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated WorkResultRef
2018 Myx Music Award Myx Celebrity VJ of the YearNominated [9]
2019 PMPC Star Awards for Movies Special AwardWon [10]
Star Magic Halloween Ball Metro's Best Female Transformation AwardWon [11]
2021RAWR AwardsLoveteam of the Yearwith Grae Fernandez Nominated [12]

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