Hyacinth Callado (born October 17, 2003) is an American and Filipino actress and singer. Born and raised in the United States, Callado moved to Manila after high school to pursue an acting career. In October 2023, she appeared as Elyse in the romance series Safe Skies, Archer, as well as the music video for the song "RomCom" by Rob Deniel. In 2024, she reprised her role as Elyse in Chasing in the Wild, the sequel to Safe Skies, Archer. In Wild, Elyse became the lead character.
In 2025, Callado starred in another Rob Deniel music video, "Happy Ending". She landed #49 on the TC Candler's Ranking "100 Most Beautiful Faces", and was also announced as a main cast member in the upcoming Filipino adaptation of the 2017 Thai thriller film Bad Genius as Grace in Bad Genius: The Series.
Early life and education Hyacinth Callado was born on October 17, 2003, in San Francisco, United States. She was raised in the States, but moved to Manila after graduating from high school to pursue an acting career. Her family hails from Bacolod.
Career In October 2023, Callado appeared as the cheerleader Elyse in Safe Skies, Archer, a six-season adaptation show of Gwy Saludes' University Series romance novels. She also starred in the music video for "RomCom" by Rob Deniel, where the two reenacted a scene from the 2014 romantic comedy film Diary ng Panget ().
In May 2024, Callado starred in the six-part horror miniseries Sem Break. It follows a group of friends who go on vacation during their academic semester break. Their trip takes a "terrifying" turn when they unwittingly attract spirits and bring them home. Callado's character, Jessie, is the most responsible and superstitious member of the group. In September of that year, she played as Amora Elyse Ledezma again but as a lead of University Series adaption series’ third season titled, “Chasing In The Wild”. The story of her character began as an 18 year old cheerleader studying in De La Salle University Manila. She celebrated her birthday for days as she had a debut party after her birthday. She meets an unfamiliar young man during her celebration who she is sure she did not invite but was there. She finds out later that night why was the man able to attend and their story then unfolds.
In 2025, Callado was announced one of the main cast members of Bad Genius, the Filipino adaptation of the 2017 Thai thriller film Bad Genius. She is set to play Grace, a "bubbly, outgoing, and kind" girl who needs high grades to attain the lead role in her school's theater group. The series will premiere on July 17, 2025, on Viva One.
Advocacy Callado is an advocate for mental health awareness. She has also advocated for Black Lives Matter and Palestine.
Filmography Film + Year Title Role 2023HilomAthena
Television + Year Title Role 2023Safe Skies, Archer Amora Elyse Ledezma 2024Sem Break Jessie Chasing in the WildAmora Elyse Ledezma 2025Avenues of the DiamondBad GeniusGrace Anne L. Dizon
Microdrama Year Title Role2026OJT Hours of Love
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