Rica Peralejo

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| name = Rica Peralejo

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| birth_name = Regina Carla Bautista Peralejo

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1981|03|07}}

| birth_place = Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines

| spouse = {{marriage|Joseph Bonifacio|January 29, 2010}}

| relations = Paula Peralejo (sister)
Nica Peralejo (sister)
Nico Peralejo (brother)
Heaven Peralejo (niece)

| children = 2

| occupation = Singer, actress, TV host

| years_active = 1993–2015

| alma mater = Ateneo de Manila University (AB)

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| years_active = 2014–present

| subscribers = 383 thousand

| views = 17 million

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Regina Carla Bautista Peralejo-Bonifacio (born March 7, 1981), better known as Rica Peralejo ({{IPA|tl|ˈɾika pɛɾaˈlɛho|lang}}), is a former Filipino actress, singer, and television host.

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 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.[https://news.abs-cbn.com/image/lifestyle/08/01/15/15-celebs-who-graduated-ateneo-13 Celebs who graduated Ateneo] abs-cbn.com {{dead link|date=May 2024}}

Peralejo is married to Joseph "Joe" Bonifacio, a pastor of Every Nation Church. They have two sons together.{{Cite web|date=2019-08-09|title='We didn't make it': Rica Peralejo's father dies just before reunion|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/09/19/we-didnt-make-it-rica-peralejos-father-dies-just-before-reunion|access-date=2021-02-07|website=ABS-CBN News|language=en}}

Filmography

=Television=

class="wikitable sortable"

! Year

! Title

! Role

! class="unsortable" | Notes

! class="unsortable" | Source

| 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=

class="wikitable sortable"
Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" \| Notes ! class="unsortable" \| 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" \|
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 \|

class="wikitable sortable"

Year

! Title

! Role

! class="unsortable" | Notes

! class="unsortable" | 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"

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=

class="wikitable"
Year ! Album ! Label
1995 \| Fallin' \| Alpha Records
1999 \| Ikaw Pa Rin at Ako \| rowspan="2"\|Viva Records
2001 \| Sa Huling Paghihintay (soundtrack)
2006 \| Bollywood Fever (EP) \| Galaxy Records

class="wikitable"

Year

! Album

! Label

1995

| Fallin'

| Alpha Records

1999

| Ikaw Pa Rin at Ako

| rowspan="2"|Viva Records

2001

| Sa Huling Paghihintay (soundtrack)

2006

| Bollywood Fever (EP)

| Galaxy Records

Awards and nominations

class="wikitable" ! Year !! Award Giving Body !! Category !! Nominated Work !! Results
2002	20th FAP Awards	Best Supporting Actress	"Tatarin"	{{won}}
rowspan=2\|2003	17th PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Drama Actress	Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay	{{nominated}}
21st FAP Awards	Best Actress	"Hibla"	{{won}}
rowspan=2\|2004	18th PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Reality Competition Host {{small\|(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"{{small\|(song by Kamikazee)}}	{{nominated}}{{Cite news \|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/music/401/2nd-myx-music-awards-to-take-place-tonight-march-15 \|title=2nd MYX Music Awards to take place tonight, March 15 \|publisher=PEP \|author=Jocelyn Dimaculangan \|date=March 15, 2007 \|access-date=October 18, 2016}}
2008	22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Morning Show Host {{small\|(shared with Umagang Kay Ganda hosts)}}	Umagang Kay Ganda	{{nominated}}
rowspan=2\|2009	23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Morning Show Host {{small\|(shared with Umagang Kay Ganda hosts)}}	Umagang Kay Ganda	{{won}}
25th PMPC Star Awards for Movies	Best Supporting Actress	Caregiver	{{won}}
rowspan=4\|2010	24th PMPC Star Awards for TV	rowspan=4\|Best Morning Show Host {{small\|(shared with Umagang Kay Ganda hosts)}}	rowspan=4\|Umagang Kay Ganda	{{won}}
1st Media Newser Philippines Awards	{{won}}
8th Gawad Tanglaw Awards	{{won}}
4th UPLB Gandingan Awards	{{won}}
rowspan=2\|2011	5th UPLB Gandingan Awards	rowspan=2\|Best Morning Show Host {{small\|(shared with Umagang Kay Ganda hosts)}}	rowspan=2\|Umagang Kay Ganda	{{won}}
25th PMPC Star Awards for TV	{{won}}

References

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{{cite news |url = http://starmagic.abs-cbn.com/talents/profile/rica--paralejo_bonifacio.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110701150344/http://starmagic.abs-cbn.com/talents/profile/rica--paralejo_bonifacio.html | url-status = dead | archive-date = 2011-07-01 | title = Rica Peralejo | publisher = Star Magic}}

{{cite news|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/28/11/rica-peralejo-speaks-her-removal-ukg |title=Rica Peralejo Speaks on Her Removal from 'UKG' |work=ABS-CBN News|access-date=October 14, 2019}}

{{cite web|title = Security Check Required|url = https://www.facebook.com/mommyhackstv|website=Facebook|access-date = January 22, 2016}}

{{cite news |url = https://lifestyle.abs-cbn.com/videos/70/rica-and-josephs-wedding-vows-will-make-you-believe-in-the-true-meaning-of-love | title = Rica and Joseph's Wedding Vows Will Make You Believe in the True Meaning of Love!

| date = 3 September 2015 | access-date = 6 October 2019}}

{{cite web|url = http://mmk.abs-cbn.com/episode/casa-baby-maker | title = Casa | publisher = Maalaala Mo Kaya | access-date = 24 August 2016}}

{{cite web|url = https://mmk.abs-cbn.com/episode/tulay | title = Tulay | publisher = Maalaala Mo Kaya | access-date = 24 August 2016}}

{{cite news |url = https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2006/12/10/374290/why-rica-doesn146t-want-repeat-herself | title = Why Rica Doesn't Want to Repeat Herself | date = 10 December 2006|work=The Philippine Star| access-date = 24 August 2016}}

{{cite web|url = https://mmk.abs-cbn.com/episode/love-letters-mt-diwalwal | title = Love Letters | publisher = Maalaala Mo Kaya | access-date = 24 August 2016}}

{{cite web|url = https://mmk.abs-cbn.com/episode/jacket-korea | title = Jacket | publisher = Maalaala Mo Kaya | access-date = 24 August 2016}}

{{cite web|url = https://mmk.abs-cbn.com/episode/drawing-minda | title = Drawing | publisher = Maalaala Mo Kaya | access-date = 24 August 2016}}

{{cite web|url = https://mmk.abs-cbn.com/episode/cross-stitch-last-wish | title = Cross stitch | publisher = Maalaala Mo Kaya | access-date = 24 August 2016}}

{{cite web|url = https://mmk.abs-cbn.com/episode/bracelet | title = Bracelet | publisher = Maalaala Mo Kaya | access-date = 24 August 2016}}

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Category:Musicians from Quezon City

Category:Actresses from Quezon City

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