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.
Hiro Peralta | |
|---|---|
| Born | Hirojenel Benz Magalona Peralta November 7, 1994 Manila, Philippines |
| Other names | Hiro Magalona |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman Actor (former) TV Host (former) |
| Years active | 2010–2018 2024 |
| Agent | GMA Artist Center |
| Notable work | Sam (Parikoy) |
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 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 |
Early life and education
editPeralta 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
editHe 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
editTelevision
edit| Television | ||||
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
| 2023 | Family Feud Philippines | Himself | Guest (no longer as an actor) | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Sherlock Jr. | Bart Lopez | Supporting Role / Antagonist | |
| 2017 | Wagas: Haplos ng Isang Kuba | Renz | Main Role | GMA News TV |
| Road Trip | Himself | Guest | GMA Network | |
| Alyas Robin Hood | Miguel Rodrigo | Guest Appearance / Antagonist | ||
| Karelasyon: Love Is Blind | Anton | Main Role | ||
| Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's | Yusei Fudo | Voice Only | ||
| The King of Fighters XIV | K' | |||
| 2016 | Wagas | Ely | Main Role | GMA News TV |
| Unang Hirit | Himself | Host / Co-host | GMA Network | |
| Magpakailanman: You and Me Against the World | Bong | Main Role | ||
| Dishkarte of the Day | Himself | Guest | GMA News TV | |
| Magpakailanman: My Little Wife | Teddy | Main Role | GMA Network | |
| 2015 | Little Nanay | Archie San Pedro | Main Role / Protagonist | |
| The King of Fighters XIII | K' | Voice Only | ||
| Maynila: Christmas is My Heart | Chino | Main Role | ||
| Karelasyon: Cougar | Mico | |||
| Maynila: My Mother, My Yaya | Vince | |||
| Pari 'Koy | Sam | Supporting Role | ||
| 2014–2015 | Kamen Rider OOO | Eiji Hino / Kamen Rider OOO | Voice Only | |
| 2014 | My BFF | Baron | Supporting Role | |
| The King of Fighters XI | K' | Voice Only | ||
| 2013 | Anna Karenina | Brian | Main Cast | |
| 2012 | Cielo de Angelina | James Aragon | Supporting 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 | Guest / Performer | |
| The King of Fighters '99 | K' | Voice Only | ||
| The King of Fighters 2000 | ||||
| Regal Shocker: Anito | Onid | Main Cast | TV5 | |
| Iglot | Luis Bustamante | Supporting Role | GMA Network | |
| 2011-2012 | Tween Hearts | Bayani 'Ian' De Castro | ||
| 2010 | Maynila: The Best Girl | Topher | Main Cast | |
| 2010–2016 | Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman | Himself | Host / Performer | |
Films
edit| Films | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Film Production |
| 2015 | Tomodachi | Rafael | n/a |
| 2014 | Kamkam | Anton | Heaven's Best Entertainment |
| 2012 | The Mommy Returns | Emil | Regal Films |
| 2011 | Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 | Andoy | |
Accolades
editAwards and nominations
edit| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work/Award | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Male TV Personality | Reel Love Presents: Tween Hearts | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ Jojo Gabinete. "Mga magulang ni Hiro Peralta, dinakip dahil sa illegal drugs". Pep.ph.
- ^ Jojo Gabinete. "Mga magulang ni Hiro Peralta, dinakip dahil sa illegal drugs". Pep.ph.
- ^ Reinir Padua (June 25, 2009). "Model killed in 12-story fall". The Philippine Star.
- ^ Michael Punongbayan (June 26, 2009). "Model died in sex, drug party gone wrong?". The Philippine Star.
- ^ "QCPD questions dead model's alleged drug supplier". The Philippine Star. June 28, 2009.
- ^ John Fontanilla (Jul 13, 2013). "Hiro Peralta on dropping Magalona from his screen name: "At least ngayon, yung real surname ko na yung ginagamit ko at hindi yung middle initial ko."". Pep.ph.
- ^ Family Feud Philippines (February 20, 2023). "Family Feud Philippines: February 20, 2023". YouTube.
External links
edit- Hiro Peralta at IMDb