# Hiro Peralta

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. 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.
Peralta now lives a private life as a businessman. In 2023, he appeared as a guest player with his friends in Family Feud Philippines.

## Filmography
### Television

Television :
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
| 2023 | Family Feud Philippines | Himself | Guest (no longer as an actor) | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Sherlock Jr. | Bart Lopez | Supporting Role / Antagonist | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Wagas: Haplos ng Isang Kuba | Renz | Main Role | GMA News TV |
| 2017 | Road Trip | Himself | Guest | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Alyas Robin Hood | Miguel Rodrigo | Guest Appearance / Antagonist | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Karelasyon: Love Is Blind | Anton | Main Role | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's | Yusei Fudo | Voice Only | GMA Network |
| 2017 | The King of Fighters XIV | K' | Voice Only | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Wagas | Ely | Main Role | GMA News TV |
| 2016 | Unang Hirit | Himself | Host / Co-host | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Magpakailanman: You and Me Against the World | Bong | Main Role | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Dishkarte of the Day | Himself | Guest | GMA News TV |
| 2016 | Magpakailanman: My Little Wife | Teddy | Main Role | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Little Nanay | Archie San Pedro | Main Role / Protagonist | GMA Network |
| 2015 | The King of Fighters XIII | K' | Voice Only | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Maynila: Christmas is My Heart | Chino | Main Role | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Karelasyon: Cougar | Mico | Main Role | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Maynila: My Mother, My Yaya | Vince | Main Role | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Pari 'Koy | Sam | Supporting Role | GMA Network |
| 2014–2015 | Kamen Rider OOO | Eiji Hino / Kamen Rider OOO | Voice Only | GMA Network |
| 2014 | My BFF | Baron | Supporting Role | GMA Network |
| 2014 | The King of Fighters XI | K' | Voice Only | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Anna Karenina | Brian | Main Cast | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Cielo de Angelina | James Aragon | Supporting Role | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Maynila: Brave Heart | Benj | Supporting Role | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Biritera | Teofi | Supporting Role | GMA Network |
| 2012 | The King of Fighters 2001 | K' | Voice Only | GMA Network |
| 2012 | The King of Fighters 2002 | K' | Voice Only | GMA Network |
| 2012 | The King of Fighters 2003 | K' | Voice Only | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Party Pilipinas | Himself | Guest / Performer | GMA Network |
| 2011 | The King of Fighters '99 | K' | Voice Only | GMA Network |
| 2011 | The King of Fighters 2000 | K' | Voice Only | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Regal Shocker: Anito | Onid | Main Cast | TV5 |
| 2011 | Iglot | Luis Bustamante | Supporting Role | GMA Network |
| 2011-2012 | Tween Hearts | Bayani 'Ian' De Castro | Supporting Role | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Maynila: The Best Girl | Topher | Main Cast | GMA Network |
| 2010–2016 | Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman | Himself | Host / Performer | GMA Network |

### Films

Films :
| Year | Title | Role | Film Production |
| 2015 | Tomodachi | Rafael | n/a |
| 2014 | Kamkam | Anton | Heaven's Best Entertainment |
| 2012 | The Mommy Returns | Emil | Regal Films |
| 2011 | Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 | Andoy | Regal Films |

## 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 | Nominated | |