Hirojenel Benz Magalona Peralta (born November 7, 1994 in
Manila
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,
Philippines
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), 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
''Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts'' is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gina Alajar, it stars Barbie Forteza, Joshua Dionisio, Bea Binene and Jake Vargas. It premiered on September 26, 2010, re ...
'' where he was paired with
Kim Rodriguez
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. He is currently in
GMA Network
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and a talent of
GMA Artist Center
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.
He is the nephew of late Master Rapper
Francis Magalona and a second degree cousin of
Maxene Magalona
Maxene Sofia Maria Arroyo Magalona (born November 23, 1986) is a Filipino actress, model, host and yoga instructor currently signed under ABS-CBN. Being a former GMA talent under the GMA Artist Center, she was known for her portrayal as Vivian S ...
,
Frank Magalona
Francis Michael Arroyo Magalona Jr., better known as simply Frank Magalona is a Filipino actor and rapper.
Biography
He was born December 19, 1987 in Manila, Philippines. He is the son of the late rapper Francis Magalona and Pia Arroyo-Magal ...
,
Saab Magalona
Maria Isabella Simone Arroyo Magalona-Bacarro (born November 23, 1988), better known as Saab Magalona, is a Filipina actress, singer, and blogger who started in the TV5 youth-oriented drama series '' Lipgloss''. She is the daughter of Francis ...
, and
Elmo Magalona.
He is also the grandson of late veteran actor
Pancho Magalona
Enrique Gayoso Magalona Jr. (January 22, 1922 – April 7, 1998), popularly known as Pancho Magalona, was a Filipino actor from the 1940s to the 1970s.
Early life
Born Enrique Gayoso Magalona Jr. in Bacolod, Negros Occidental, he was the son of ...
's eldest brother Vicente Gayoso Magalona.
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
Hope Elizabeth Soberano( , ; born January 4, 1998), professionally known as Liza Soberano, is a Filipino actress, model and singer. She started in a range of television series and films, including '' Wansapanataym'' (2011), ''Kung Ako'y Iiwan M ...
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
Trinity University of Asia (formerly Trinity College of Quezon City), also known as TUA or simply Trinity, is a non-sectarian private university located in Quezon City, Philippines. Formally established in 1963 as an elementary, high school and co ...
, 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
Films
Accolades
Awards and nominations
External links
{{DEFAULTSORT:Peralta, Hiro
1994 births
Living people
Male actors from Manila
Hiro
GMA Network personalities