Rica Peralejo (; born March 7, 1981) is a
Filipina former actress, singer, and television host.
Career
Television
Peralejo started out as a child star and was part of
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Philippine commercial broadcast network that serves as the flagship property of ABS-CBN Corporation, a company under L ...
'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
''Palibhasa Lalake'' is a Philippine sitcom on ABS-CBN which ran from March 3, 1987, to November 9, 1998, and directed by Johnny Manahan.
Sypnopsis
The show began on March 3, 1987, with the original cast composed of Joey Marquez, Richard Gom ...
'', ''
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''.
Rica was also hailed as a ''Dancing Queen'' with her ''Rated R'' segment in the Philippines' longest running variety show ''
ASAP''. She 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
''100 Days to Heaven'' is a 2011 Philippine fantasy comedy drama television series directed by Malu L. Sevilla, Jojo A. Saguin, and Don M. Cuaresma. The series stars Coney Reyes and Xyriel Manabat as Anna Manalastas, and Jodi Sta. Maria as Soph ...
'' 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, and they have two children, Philip and Manu.
Filmography
Television
Film
Discography
Albums
Awards and nominations
References
External links
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1981 births
Living people
Filipino child actresses
Filipino film actresses
Ateneo de Manila University alumni
People from Quezon City
Actresses from Metro Manila
ABS-CBN personalities
Star Magic
GMA Network personalities
Viva Artists Agency
Manila Bulletin people
21st-century Filipino singers
21st-century Filipino women singers