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. Peralta's mother is the second cousin of Francis Magalona. Peralta's elder brother, model Benjamin "Benjie" Peralta, was reportedly murdered in 2009, 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. 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.
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. 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.
Filmography Film Year Title Role 2011Shake, Rattle & Roll 13Andoy 2012The Mommy ReturnsEmil 2014KamkamAnton 2015TomodachiRafael2025Ang Aking Mga AnakIsrael
Television 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 Supporting Role 2011 Iglot Luis Bustamante Regal Shocker: Anito Onid Main Cast The King of Fighters 2000 K' Voice Only The King of Fighters '99 Party Pilipinas Himself Guest / Performer 2012 The King of Fighters 2003 K' Voice Only The King of Fighters 2002 The King of Fighters 2001 Biritera Teofi Supporting Role Maynila: Brave Heart Benj Cielo de Angelina James Aragon 2013 Anna Karenina Brian Main Cast 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 2015 Pari 'Koy Sam Supporting Role Maynila: My Mother, My Yaya Vince 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 / Protagonist2016 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 2017 The King of Fighters XIV K' 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 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
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