{{short description|Half-Filipino quarter-German quarter-Portuguese actor}} {{Philippine name|Magalona|Peralta}} {{BLP sources|date=February 2012}} {{Infobox person | name = Hiro Peralta | image = | caption = | birth_name = Hirojenel Benz Magalona Peralta | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1994|11|7}} | birth_place = Manila, Philippines | death_date = | death_place = | other_names = Hiro Magalona | occupation = Businessman <br> Actor <br> TV Host (former) | years_active = 2010–2018 <br> 2024–present | agent = GMA Artist Center | relatives = Francis Magalona (uncle/second-cousin-once-removed)<br>Pancho Magalona (granduncle/first-cousin-twice-removed)<br>Maxene Magalona (third cousin)<br>Frank Magalona (third cousin)<br>Saab Magalona (third cousin)<br>Elmo Magalona (third cousin)<br>Enrique B. Magalona | awards = | notable_works = Sam (Parikoy) | height = {{height|m=1.86}} }}
'''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''.
==Early life and education== Peralta 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/23987/mga-magulang-ni-hiro-peralta-dinakip-dahil-sa-illegal-drugs|title=Mga magulang ni Hiro Peralta, dinakip dahil sa illegal drugs|author=Jojo Gabinete|publisher=Pep.ph}}</ref> Peralta's elder brother, model Benjamin "Benjie" Peralta, was reportedly murdered<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/23987/mga-magulang-ni-hiro-peralta-dinakip-dahil-sa-illegal-drugs|title=Mga magulang ni Hiro Peralta, dinakip dahil sa illegal drugs|author=Jojo Gabinete|publisher=Pep.ph}}</ref> in 2009,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/metro/2009/06/25/480430/model-killed-12-story-fall|title=Model killed in 12-story fall|date=June 25, 2009|website=The Philippine Star|author=Reinir Padua}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/metro/2009/06/26/480698/model-died-sex-drug-party-gone-wrong|title=Model died in sex, drug party gone wrong?|date=June 26, 2009|website=The Philippine Star|author=Michael Punongbayan}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/metro/2009/06/28/481399/qcpd-questions-dead-models-alleged-drug-supplier|title=QCPD questions dead model's alleged drug supplier|date=June 28, 2009|website=The Philippine Star}}</ref> 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|date=February 2023}} 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|date=February 2023}}
==Career== He 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/39493/hiro-peralta-on-dropping-magalona-from-his-screen-name-at-least-ngayon-yung-real-surname-ko-na-yung-|title=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."|date=Jul 13, 2013|website=Pep.ph|author=John Fontanilla}}</ref> 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.
As of 2025, Peralta lives a private life as a businessman. In 2023, he appeared as a guest player with his friends in ''Family Feud Philippines''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Family Feud Philippines: February 20, 2023|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUN1zQZKJ2o|date=February 20, 2023|website=YouTube|author=Family Feud Philippines}}</ref>
==Filmography== ===Film=== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year !! Title !! Role |- | 2011 |''Shake, Rattle & Roll 13'' |Andoy |- | 2012 |''The Mommy Returns'' |Emil |- | 2014 |''Kamkam'' |Anton |- | 2015 |''Tomodachi'' |Rafael |- |2025 |''Ang Aking Mga Anak'' |Israel |}
===Television=== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes |- | 2010–2016 || ''Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman'' || Himself || Host / Performer |- | 2010 || ''Maynila: The Best Girl'' || Topher || Main Cast |- | 2011-2012 || ''Tween Hearts'' || Bayani 'Ian' De Castro || rowspan=2|Supporting Role |- | rowspan="5" | 2011 || ''Iglot'' || Luis Bustamante |- | ''Regal Shocker: Anito'' || Onid || Main Cast |- | ''The King of Fighters 2000'' || rowspan=2|K' || rowspan=2|Voice Only |- | ''The King of Fighters '99'' |- | ''Party Pilipinas'' || Himself || Guest / Performer |- | rowspan="6" | 2012 || ''The King of Fighters 2003'' || rowspan="3"|K' || rowspan=3|Voice Only |- | ''The King of Fighters 2002'' |- | ''The King of Fighters 2001'' |- | ''Biritera'' || Teofi || rowspan=3|Supporting Role |- | ''Maynila: Brave Heart'' || Benj |- | ''Cielo de Angelina'' || James Aragon |- | 2013 || ''Anna Karenina'' || Brian || Main Cast |- | rowspan="2" | 2014 || ''The King of Fighters XI'' || K' || Voice Only |- | ''My BFF'' || Baron || Supporting Role |- | 2014–2015 || ''Kamen Rider OOO'' || Eiji Hino / Kamen Rider OOO || Voice Only |- | rowspan="6" | 2015 || ''Pari 'Koy'' || Sam || Supporting Role |- | ''Maynila: My Mother, My Yaya'' || Vince || rowspan=3|Main Role |- | ''Karelasyon: Cougar'' || Mico |- | ''Maynila: Christmas is My Heart'' || Chino |- | ''The King of Fighters XIII'' || K' || Voice Only |- | ''Little Nanay'' || Archie San Pedro || Main Role / Protagonist |- | rowspan=5|2016 || ''Magpakailanman: My Little Wife'' || Teddy || Main Role |- | ''Dishkarte of the Day'' || Himself || Guest |- | ''Magpakailanman: You and Me Against the World'' || Bong || Main Role |- | ''Unang Hirit'' || Himself || Host / Co-host |- | ''Wagas'' || Ely || Main Role |- | rowspan="6" | 2017 || ''The King of Fighters XIV'' || K' || rowspan=2|Voice Only |- | ''Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's'' || Yusei Fudo |- | ''Karelasyon: Love Is Blind'' || Anton || Main Role |- | ''Alyas Robin Hood'' || Miguel Rodrigo || Guest Appearance / Antagonist |- | ''Road Trip'' || Himself || Guest |- | ''Wagas: Haplos ng Isang Kuba'' || Renz || Main Role |- | 2018 || ''Sherlock Jr.'' || Bart Lopez || Supporting Role / Antagonist |- | 2023 || ''Family Feud Philippines''|| Himself || Guest (no longer as an actor) |}
==Accolades== ===Awards and nominations=== {| class="wikitable" ! 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'' || {{nom}} || |}
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== *{{IMDb name|4493388}}
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