Kira Marie Pacifico Balinger (born August 3, 2000) is a Filipino actress, commercial model, endorser and performer. She is best-known for her portrayals in ''

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'' and ''

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''.

Early life

Kira Marie Pacifico Balinger was born on August 3, 2000 in

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to a British father and Filipina mother, and her family relocated to

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where she spent most of her childhood. She has an older sister who is based in Hong Kong. She was previously an

acrobatic gymnast Acrobatic gymnastics is a competitive discipline of gymnastics where partnerships of gymnasts work together and perform routines consisting of acrobatic skills, dance and tumbling, set to music. The sport is governed by the International Feder ...

as a child. Balinger and her parents moved to the Philippines in 2010. Her parents separated when she was eleven years old due to her father's infidelity; they remained married for her sake while her father visited regularly from Hong Kong. She was scouted by

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talent agency while strolling through a mall in 2014.

Career

In late 2020, Balinger signed an exclusive contract with

. That same year, she was cast in the drama ''

''. In July 2023, Balinger became the brand ambassador for RDL.

Filmography

Film

Television

Music videos

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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