Heaven Peralejo

Heaven Lyan Salvador Peralejo (; born November 25, 1999) is a Filipino actress. She came to prominence in 2016 through the reality show '' Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7''. Following her supporting roles in several television series and films, she received wider recognition for her performance in the 2022 film '' Nanahimik ang Gabi''. Dubbed by her fans as the New Gen Supreme Best Actress, her accolades include a Luna Award, an Asian Academy Creative Award for the national category, and the Jinseo Arigato International Film Festival for Best Actress as well as nominations from the FAMAS Awards, Metro Manila Film Festival, The EDDYS, PMPC Star Awards for Television and PMPC Star Awards for Movies.

Early life

Heaven Lyan Salvador Peralejo was born on November 25, 1999, in Makati, raised alone by her mother Shiela Luanne Peralejo. She is a niece of former actresses Rica Peralejo and Paula Peralejo.

Career

2009–2016: Beginnings

Peralejo's first television appearance was on GMA Network's ''Lipad Darna Liit'' in 2009 as Grand Finalist. She then appeared in an ''Autism Awareness'' commercial as her first television commercial appearance. Peralejo make a pause in her showbiz career and focus to studying until she was seen once again when she appeared as a guest in 2014 for the TV series ''Home Sweetie Home'' as Isay and in 2015 for the movie '' Buy Now, Die Later'' as Ceska. In August 2016, Peralejo participated in the Philippine reality show ''Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7'', with the moniker "''Mommy's Angel ng Makati''" where she rose to prominence. She formed a close bond with her fellow teen housemates Marco Gallo and Edward Barber while inside the house. She took a voluntary exit on Day 72 due to her mother's diagnosis and upcoming surgery for cancer.

2017–2021: Breakthrough

After her stint in Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7, Peralejo had a small role in ''Maalaala Mo Kaya: Karnabal'' episode in December 2016, as Ramon's daughter. From 2017 to 2019, she has been a semi-regular performer on ''ASAP''. She joined ''Wansapanataym: Anika Pintasera'' for five episodes. Peralejo also played in various ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' episodes entitled ''Korona'' in June and ''Tape Recorder'' in August. In October, Peralejo was cast in the movie '' Bes and the Beshies'' where she played Betchay. She played a supporting role in ''Wansapanataym: Jasmin's Flower Powers'' starring Janella Salvador.

In 2018, Peralejo played Diwa in the movie ''Mama's Girl'', one of the friends of Sofia Andres character. She was cast in her first ''Ipaglaban Mo'' episode entitled ''Hawig'' where she played Rachel, the niece of Janice De Belen's character. In August, Peralejo played the role of Hershey in the movie ''Harry and Patty'' where she worked with Mark Neumann and her PBB-co housemate Marco Gallo. In the same year, Peralejo starred in ''Sana Dalawa ang Puso'' as Sitti, the best friend of Ylona Garcia's character. She went on to play young Cara in the ''Maalaala Mo Kaya: Fireworks'' episode in February. She starred in another ''Ipaglaban Mo: Hadlang'' episode in September where she played the girlfriend of the character of McCoy de Leon.

In 2019, Peralejo played Marikit in the film '' Familia Blondina'' where she worked again with Marco Gallo. She paired up with McCoy De Leon again in the ''Wansapanataym: Mr. Cutepido'' for 11 episodes. She starred in ''Maalaala Mo Kaya: Jacket'' as AJ, the adoptive daughter of Empoy and Jennica Garcia. Peralejo later joined the cast of the TV series ''Pamilya Ko''. She also had a small role in the ''Ipaglaban Mo: Samantala'' episode as Jillian. After doing guest performances in ''S.M.A.C. Pinoy Ito'' for IBC, on its 2nd season, Peralejo was promoted as a series regular for the 3rd season of the show. Peralejo played the teen version of Teresa in ''Starla'', which was Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo's teleserye comeback. Peralejo idolized Santos and said that it's an honor to play her younger counterpart.

In January 2020, Peralejo starred in a ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' episode entitled ''Basketball Court'' opposite Joshua Colet, her first starring episode on the series. Her final episode for the debunked show ''Ipaglaban Mo!'' was the ''Kutob'' episode where she played Meann, the granddaughter of the deceased victims in February of the same year.

In October 2020, Peralejo starred in her first teleserye lead role in the afternoon TV series '' Bagong Umaga'' which earned her a Best Actress nomination on PMPC Star Awards for TV. In October of the same year, Peralejo played the role of Sarah on Loving Emily, starring Iza Calzado and Jameson Blake.

In July 2021, Peralejo played the biological daughter of Iza Calzado who is suffering from mental illness in an episode of ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' entitled ''Medalya'', the episode later won on the Asian Academy Creative Award
Best Single Drama/Telemovie/Anthology Episode on 2021. In September of the same year, Peralejo starred opposite Gino Roque on the quarantine inspired Pasabuy Series which was made available on We TV. In December later that year, she played the role of George in the movie '' Happy Times'' opposite Sharlene San Pedro and Ricci Rivero.

2022–Present: Acclaim and International Recognition

In July 2022, she played the role of Victoria 'Tori' opposite Jameson Blake on the TV Series, A Family Affair

Her acting breakthrough came in her performance in the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival movie '' Nanahimik ang Gabi'' along with Ian Veneracion and Mon Confiado, which she scored a Best Actress nomination. She was also nominated Best Actress in the following year's FAMAS Awards and The Eddys. She eventually won her first Best Actress award in the 39th Luna Awards. Peralejo was also named the National Winner for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2023 Asian Academy Creative Awards.

In March 2023, she played Daphne in the TV series '' The Iron Heart''. She left Star Magic after six years and signed a management contract with Viva Artists Agency in April.

In May 2023, she reunited with Marco Gallo in the live adaptation of ''The Rain In España'' which was part of the ''University Series'' and was streamed on Viva One. On August 5, she starred in the first episode of the romance anthology series ''For The Love'' entitled ''Kahit Kailan'' opposite Marco Gallo, and on August 9, the two of them starred together on their first film titled ''The Ship Show''.

In October, Peralejo joined the cast of ''Linlang'' alongside Kim Chiu, Paulo Avelino, JM De Guzman, and Maricel Soriano which was streamed on Amazon Prime Video. In the same month, Peralejo starred in ''The Fisher'' with Enchong Dee which premiered at the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival. In November of the same year, Peralejo reprised her character as Luna Valeria on the second season of University Series, titled Safe Skies, Archer and on the same month, she was named the 2024 calendar girl for the liquor brand Ginebra.

In April 2024, Peralejo played young Annie on the Philippine adaptation of the South Korean movie '' Sunny,'' opposite Vina Morales who played the adult version of her character. In May 2024, Peralejo and Marco Gallo paired up once again in their second movie ''Men Are From QC, Women Are From Alabang'' which was a live adaptation of the book written by Stanley Chi. In June 2024, Peralejo starred in the movie ''Fruitcake'' alongside an ensemble cast that includes Joshua Garcia, Ria Atayde, Empoy Marquez, Enchong Dee, Jane Oineza and Dominic Ochoa among others. In August of the same year, Peralejo appeared in the Da Pers Family as Keila, a childhood crush of the character of Andres Muhlach and in the same month, Peralejo reprised her character as Luna Valeria on the third season of University Series, titled Chasing in the Wild.

In November of the same year, Peralejo officially joined the cast of the TV Series Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa on the second season of the show.

In April 2025, Peralejo reprised her character as Luna Valerie on the fourth season of the University Series, titled Avenues of the Diamond.

In March 2025, Peralejo starred in the horror movie titled Lilim. Directed by Mikhael Red, the film premiered internationally on 54th International Film Festival Rotterdam in the Netherlands.

In May 2025, Peralejo won the Best Actress Award on Jinseo Arigato International Film Festival, which was held in Nagoya, Japan for her horror film ''Lilim''. In June 2025, it was announced via Peralejo's official social media accounts that ''Lilim'' will also participate in 27th Shanghai International Film Festival and the New York Asian Film Festival 2025.

In June 2025, the film Out of Order will officially join the 3rd Da Nang Asian Film Festival in Vietnam in which Peralejo stars as one of the leads opposite Alden Richards, who produced and directed the film.

Endorsements

In 2024, Peralejo and Marco Gallo became the new faces of BlueWater Day Spa. In 2025, Peralejo, alongside Marco Gallo, became endorsers of Doublemint.

Personal life

Peralejo was previously in a relationship with Jimuel Pacquiao, son of boxing legend Manny Pacquiao in 2019. She also dated actor Kiko Estrada in 2021.
Marco Gallo, the onscreen partner of Peralejo since 2023 confirmed their relationship on November 2024

Peralejo graduated from Southville International School with a degree in business management.

Business venture

In 2022, Peralejo opened The Food Market, as a business partner in a restaurant business that has branches in BGC and Alabang Westgate.

Filmography

Films

Television

Digital

Other media

Discography

Singles

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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1999 births
Living people
Filipino female models
Actresses from Makati
ABS-CBN people
Star Magic
Pinoy Big Brother contestants
Filipino child actresses
Filipino film actresses
Filipino television actresses
21st-century Filipino actresses
21st-century Filipino singers
21st-century Filipino women singers
Star Music artists
Viva Artists Agency
Singers from Makati