# Rica Peralejo

Regina Carla Bautista Peralejo-Bonifacio (born March 7, 1981), better known as Rica Peralejo (Tagalog:) is a retired Filipino actress, singer, and television host.
She had crossed over from Primetime Television, Movies to Full time as one of the original tv hosts TV hosting in 2007 for Umagang Kay Ganda.

## Career
### Television

Peralejo started out as a child star and was part of ABS-CBN's popular youth oriented variety show Ang TV. Peralejo appeared in Gimik. She was also cast as part of the hit horror series !Oka Tokat. Her acting prowess was finally recognized as she became a staple in ABS-CBN's teleseryes such as Mula sa Puso, Marinella, Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay, Sineserye Presents: Palimos ng Pag-ibig, Sa Piling Mo and Pangarap na Bituin. She was also part of the hit sitcoms Palibhasa Lalake, Oki Doki Doc and OK Fine Whatever. She also honed her hosting skills as a host for the showbiz oriented show Showbiz No. 1 and a segment host for Umagang Kay Ganda. She was also hailed as a Dancing Queen with her Rated R segment in the Philippines' longest running variety show ASAP.
Peralejo has appeared in several episodes of Komiks, Star Magic Presents, Philippine TV's longest running drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya and her own mini-anthology via Star Drama Presents: Rica. Recently, Rica has appeared in guest roles on 100 Days to Heaven and Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig and became a guest judge on several occasions on It's Showtime. In 2015, Peralejo hosted Mommy Hacks.

### Music

Peralejo also embarked on a singing career and has released two solo albums.

## Personal life

Peralejo studied at the School of the Holy Spirit during her early years. She graduated from the Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in AB Literature.
Peralejo is married to Joseph "Joe" Bonifacio, a pastor of Every Nation Church. They have two sons together.

## Filmography
### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1993 | Ang TV | Herself — various roles | |
| 1994 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | | Episode: "Bracelet" |
| 1994–1996 | Palibhasa Lalake | Rica / Ashley | |
| 1995 | T.G.I.S. | Michelle “Mitch” Ferrer | |
| 1996 | Ipaglaban Mo: Sinugatang Dangal | | |
| 1996 | Star Drama Theater: Claudine | | Episode: At Nabakli ang Pakpak |
| 1997–1999 | Gimik | Jersey Salveron | |
| 1997 | Growing Up | Michelle "Mitch" Ferrer | |
| 1997 & 1998 | Star Drama Theater Presents: Rica | Various Roles | |
| 1997–2007 | ASAP | Host — Herself | |
| 1997 | !Oka Tokat | Rikki Montinola | |
| 1997 | Wansapanataym | | Episode: "Patay-patayan, Buhay-buhayan" |
| 1998–1999 | Mula sa Puso | Trina Alfonso-Miranda / Trina Gomez / Trina Enriquez | |
| 1998 | Oki Doki Doc | Rica | |
| 1999 | Wansapanataym | | Episode: "Mahiwagang Lampara" |
| 1999–2000 | Marinella | Jenny | |
| 1999 | Star Drama Theater: Bojo | Rachel | Episode: Triple R |
| 2000 | H2K: Hati-Hating Kapatid | Gabriela | |
| 2000 | Wansapanataym | | Episode: "Betty at Bestre" |
| 2002 | Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay | Helaena Argos | |
| 2003 | OK Fine Whatever | Ikay | |
| 2004 | Showbiz No. 1 | Herself — Host | |
| 2005 | Wansapanataym | Fauna | Episode: "D' Supers" |
| 2006 | Sa Piling Mo | Nicole Fuentebella | |
| 2006 | Komiks | | Episode: "Vincent" |
| 2006 | Komiks | | Episodes: "Bampy (Part 1)", "Bampy (Part 2)" |
| 2006 | Star Magic Presents | Sandy | Episode: "Love Chop" |
| 2006 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | | Episode: "Casa" |
| 2006 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Sophia | Episode: "Love Letters" |
| 2007 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Aprik | Episode: "Jacket" |
| 2007 | Sineserye Presents: Palimos ng Pag-ibig | Fina Alcaraz | |
| 2007–2011 | Umagang Kay Ganda | Herself — Host | |
| 2007 | Pangarap na Bituin | Bridgette Ramirez | |
| 2011 | 100 Days to Heaven | Rachelle Bustamante | |
| 2011–2015 | Fairy Tail | Erza Scarlet (voice) | |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Eva | Episode: "Tulay" |
| 2011 | Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig | Rosario | |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Abby | Episode: "Cross-stitch" |
| 2012 | Teen Gen | Czarina | |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Minda | Episode: "Drawing" |
| 2015 | Mommy Hacks | Herself — Host | |

### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1994 | Eat All You Can | | |
| 1995 | Bocaue Pagoda Tragedy | Cely | |
| 1995 | Pulis Patola 2 | | |
| 1995 | Habang May Buhay | Elma | |
| 1996 | Takot Ka Ba Sa Dilim? | Mariel | |
| 1996 | Ang TV: The Movie | Maneh | |
| 1996 | Where D' Girls R | Trinidad | |
| 1997 | T.G.I.S.: The Movie | Mitch Ferrer | |
| 1998 | Silaw | kitten | |
| 1998 | It's Cool Bulol | Pinky | |
| 1999 | Mula sa Puso: The Movie | Trina | |
| 2000 | Pera O Bayong Not Da TV | | |
| 2000 | Ex-Con | Kim | |
| 2001 | Balahibong Pusa | Becky | |
| 2001 | Sa Huling Paghihintay | Geri | |
| 2001 | Buhay Kamao | Vilma | |
| 2001 | Banyo Queen | Angeline | |
| 2001 | Dos Ekis | Charisse | |
| 2001 | Tatarin | Amanda | |
| 2002 | Hibla | Isabel | |
| 2003 | Malikmata | Sarah | |
| 2004 | Spirit of the Glass | Kelly | |
| 2005 | Hari Ng Sablay | Venus | |
| 2005 | Kutob | Erika | |
| 2006 | Matakot Ka Sa Karma | Mariel | Segment: "Aparador" |
| 2007 | Tiyanaks | Sheila | |
| 2008 | Caregiver | Karen | |
| 2010 | Paano Na Kaya | Maan Chua | |
| 2014 | Fairy Tail the Movie: Phoenix Priestess | Erza Scarlet (voice) | Last film appearance |

## Discography
### Albums

| Year | Album | Label |
| 1995 | Fallin' | Alpha Records |
| 1999 | Ikaw Pa Rin at Ako | Viva Records |
| 2001 | Sa Huling Paghihintay (soundtrack) | Viva Records |
| 2006 | Bollywood Fever (E.P.) | Galaxy Records |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
| 2002 | 20th FAP Awards | Best Supporting Actress | "Tatarin" | Won |
| 2003 | 17th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actress | Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay | Nominated |
| 2003 | 21st FAP Awards | Best Actress | "Hibla" | Won |
| 2004 | 18th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Reality Competition Host (shared with Marvin Agustin and Juddha Paolo) | "To the Max!" | Nominated |
| 2004 | 30th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actress | "Spirit of the Glass" | Nominated |
| 2005 | 31st Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actress | Kutob | Nominated |
| 2006 | 54th FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | Kutob | Nominated |
| 2007 | 2nd Myx Music Awards | Favorite Guest Appearance in a Music Video | "Martyr Nyebera"(song by Kamikazee) | Nominated |
| 2008 | 22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Morning Show Host (shared with Umagang Kay Ganda hosts) | Umagang Kay Ganda | Nominated |
| 2009 | 23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Morning Show Host (shared with Umagang Kay Ganda hosts) | Umagang Kay Ganda | Won |
| 2009 | 25th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Best Supporting Actress | Caregiver | Won |
| 2010 | 24th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Morning Show Host (shared with Umagang Kay Ganda hosts) | Umagang Kay Ganda | Won |
| 2010 | 1st Media Newser Philippines Awards | Best Morning Show Host (shared with Umagang Kay Ganda hosts) | Umagang Kay Ganda | Won |
| 2010 | 8th Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Morning Show Host (shared with Umagang Kay Ganda hosts) | Umagang Kay Ganda | Won |
| 2010 | 4th UPLB Gandingan Awards | Best Morning Show Host (shared with Umagang Kay Ganda hosts) | Umagang Kay Ganda | Won |
| 2011 | 5th UPLB Gandingan Awards | Best Morning Show Host (shared with Umagang Kay Ganda hosts) | Umagang Kay Ganda | Won |
| 2011 | 25th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Morning Show Host (shared with Umagang Kay Ganda hosts) | Umagang Kay Ganda | Won |