Hiro Peralta
Hirojenel Benz Magalona Peralta (born November 7, 1994 in Manila, Philippines), better known by his stage name Hiro Peralta, is a half-Filipino quarter-German quarter-Portuguese actor. He made his acting debut when he joined the cast of Tween Hearts where he was paired with Kim Rodriguez. He is currently in GMA Network and a talent of GMA Artist Center. He is the nephew of late Master Rapper Francis Magalona and a second degree cousin of Maxene Magalona, Frank Magalona, Saab Magalona, and Elmo Magalona. He is also the grandson of late veteran actor Pancho Magalona's eldest brother Vicente Gayoso Magalona.
Hiro Peralta | |
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| Born | Hirojenel Benz Magalona Peralta November 7, 1994 Manila, Philippines |
| Other names | Hiro Magalona |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Agent | GMA Artist Center |
Notable work | Sam (Parikoy) |
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in) |
| Relatives | Engelbert G. Peralta (Father) Jean Senen M. Peralta (Mother) Enrique B. Magalona Sr. (great grandfather, deceased) Vicente G. Magalona(grandfather, deceased) Carolina A. Magalona (grandmother, deceased) Edilberto D. Peralta Sr. (grandfather,deceased) Felecitas G. Peralta (Grandmother) Francis Magalona (uncle, deceased) Maxene Magalona (cousin) Frank Magalona (cousin) Saab Magalona (cousin) Elmo Magalona (cousin) |
Early life
Peralta was born in Manila and grew up 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. Peralta has five siblings, Benjamin Peralta III (deceased), Mark Joseph Peralta, Aira Camille Peralta, and twins Engelbert Peralta Jr. (deceased) and Edilbert Peralta (deceased). He was raised by his father's uncle Edgardo B. Garcia Sr. and wife Daisy D. Garcia. His surname, Peralta, is a Portuguese surname from the Latin "Pedras Altas" which means High Rocks.
Education
Peralta started Nursery and Kindergarten at St. Vincent School. Peralta then went to grade school at Siena College of Quezon City. At the age of 8, peralta's family thought he has an attention deficiency so he transferred to J. Christmont School and stayed there till 4th grade. For his 5th grade he transferred to Sto. Niño Parochial School. He Graduated at Esteban Abada Elementary School in 2006, his mother's alma mater. Peralta then spent his high school and graduated from St. Patrick School of Quezon City in 2010 where he and Liza Soberano were schoolmates. He was then admitted to St. John Technological College of The Philippines which is owned by his family, but deferred because he entered show business. He was also admitted to Trinity University of Asia, a university located in Quezon City, where he pursued his bachelor's degree in business administration majoring in financial management, but later deferred because of show business.
Filmography
Television
| Television | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
| 2018 | Sherlock Jr. | Bart Lopez | Supporting Role | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Wagas: Haplos ng isang kuba | Renz | Main Role | GMA News TV |
| Alyas Robin Hood | Miguel Rodrigo | Guest appearance / Antagonist | GMA Network | |
| Karelasyon: Love Is Blind | Miko | 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 | 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 / Antagonist-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/Performer | Guest | |
| 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
| 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 | Regal Films |
Accolades
Awards and nominations
| 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 | |
External links
Hiro Peralta on IMDb