Regina Carla Bautista Peralejo-Bonifacio (born March 7, 1981), better known as Rica Peralejo (Tagalog: [ˈɾika pɛɾaˈlɛho]) is a retired Filipino actress, singer, and television host.

Rica Peralejo
Born
Regina Carla Bautista Peralejo

(1981-03-07) March 7, 1981 (age 43)
Alma materAteneo de Manila University (AB)
Occupation(s)Singer, actress, TV host
Years active1993–2015
Spouse
Joseph Bonifacio
(m. 2010)
Children2
RelativesPaula Peralejo (sister)
Nica Peralejo (sister)
Nico Peralejo (brother)
Heaven Peralejo (niece)
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2014–present
GenreVlog
Subscribers383 thousand[1]
Total viewsmore than 17 million[1]
100,000 subscribers

Last updated: December 29, 2021

Career

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Television

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Peralejo started out as a child star and was part of ABS-CBN's popular youth oriented variety show Ang TV.[2] 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.[3] She was also hailed as a Dancing Queen with her Rated R segment in the Philippines' longest running variety show ASAP.

Rica 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.[4]

Music

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

Personal life

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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.[5]

Peralejo is married to Joseph "Joe" Bonifacio, a pastor of Every Nation Church. They have two sons together.[6][7]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes Source
1993 Ang TV Herself — various roles
1994 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Bracelet" [8]
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" [9]
2006 Maalaala Mo Kaya Sophia Episode: "Love Letters" [10]
2007 Maalaala Mo Kaya Aprik Episode: "Jacket" [11]
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" [12]
2011 Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig Rosario
2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya Abby Episode: "Cross-stitch" [13]
2012 Teen Gen Czarina
2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya Minda Episode: "Drawing" [14]
2015 Mommy Hacks Herself — Host [4]

Film

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Year Title Role Notes Source
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" [15]
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

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Albums

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

Awards and nominations

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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
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
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[16]
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
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
1st Media Newser Philippines Awards Won
8th Gawad Tanglaw Awards Won
4th UPLB Gandingan Awards Won
2011 5th UPLB Gandingan Awards Best Morning Show Host (shared with Umagang Kay Ganda hosts) Umagang Kay Ganda Won
25th PMPC Star Awards for TV Won

References

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  1. ^ a b "About Rica Peralejo-Bonifacio". YouTube.
  2. ^ "Rica Peralejo". Star Magic. Archived from the original on July 1, 2011.
  3. ^ "Rica Peralejo Speaks on Her Removal from 'UKG'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
  4. ^ a b "Security Check Required". Facebook. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
  5. ^ Celebs who graduated Ateneo abs-cbn.com [dead link]
  6. ^ "'We didn't make it': Rica Peralejo's father dies just before reunion". ABS-CBN News. August 9, 2019. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
  7. ^ "Rica and Joseph's Wedding Vows Will Make You Believe in the True Meaning of Love!". September 3, 2015. Retrieved October 6, 2019.
  8. ^ "Bracelet". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
  9. ^ "Casa". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
  10. ^ "Love Letters". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
  11. ^ "Jacket". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
  12. ^ "Tulay". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
  13. ^ "Cross stitch". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
  14. ^ "Drawing". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
  15. ^ "Why Rica Doesn't Want to Repeat Herself". The Philippine Star. December 10, 2006. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
  16. ^ Jocelyn Dimaculangan (March 15, 2007). "2nd MYX Music Awards to take place tonight, March 15". PEP. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
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