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| occupation = businessman <br> former actor <br> former host
| occupation = Businessman <br> Actor (former) <br> TV Host (former)
| yearsactive = 2010–2018
| yearsactive = 2010–2018 <br> 2024
| agent = [[GMA Artist Center]]
| agent = [[GMA Artist Center]]
| relatives = [[Francis Magalona]] (second-cousin-once-removed/uncle)<br>[[Pancho Magalona]] (first-cousin-twice-removed/granduncle)<br>[[Maxene Magalona]] (cousin)<br>[[Frank Magalona]] (cousin)<br>[[Saab Magalona]] (cousin)<br>[[Elmo Magalona]] (cousin)<br>[[Enrique B. Magalona]]
| relatives = [[Francis Magalona]] (uncle/second-cousin-once-removed)<br>[[Pancho Magalona]] (granduncle/first-cousin-twice-removed)<br>[[Maxene Magalona]] (third cousin)<br>[[Frank Magalona]] (third cousin)<br>[[Saab Magalona]] (third cousin)<br>[[Elmo Magalona]] (third cousin)<br>[[Enrique B. Magalona]]
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| notable_works = Sam (Parikoy)
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'''Hirojenel Benz Magalona Peralta''' (born November 7, 1994 in [[Manila]], [[Philippines]]), better known by his stage name '''Hiro Peralta''', is a Filipino former actor best known for his roles in ''[[Little Nanay]]'' and ''[[Tween Hearts]]''.
'''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==
==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]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/23987/mga-magulang-ni-hiro-peralta-dinakip-dahil-sa-illegal-drugs|title=Mga magulang ni Hiro Peralta, dinakip dahil sa illegal drugs|author=Jojo Gabinete|publisher=Pep.ph}}</ref> Peralta's elder brother, model Benjamin "Benjie" Peralta, was reportedly murdered<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/23987/mga-magulang-ni-hiro-peralta-dinakip-dahil-sa-illegal-drugs|title=Mga magulang ni Hiro Peralta, dinakip dahil sa illegal drugs|author=Jojo Gabinete|publisher=Pep.ph}}</ref> in 2009,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/metro/2009/06/25/480430/model-killed-12-story-fall|title=Model killed in 12-story fall|date=June 25, 2009|website=[[The Philippine Star]]|author=Reinir Padua}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/metro/2009/06/26/480698/model-died-sex-drug-party-gone-wrong|title=Model died in sex, drug party gone wrong?|date=June 26, 2009|website=[[The Philippine Star]]|author=Michael Punongbayan}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/metro/2009/06/28/481399/qcpd-questions-dead-models-alleged-drug-supplier|title=QCPD questions dead model's alleged drug supplier|date=June 28, 2009|website=[[The Philippine Star]]}}</ref> which was the reason behind her father's initial disapproval for him to enter the entertainment business; thus, his reason for using "Hiro Magalona" as his first [[stage name|screen name]] before his management changed it to "Hiro Peralta" in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/39493/hiro-peralta-on-dropping-magalona-from-his-screen-name-at-least-ngayon-yung-real-surname-ko-na-yung-|title=Hiro Peralta on dropping Magalona from his screen name: “At least ngayon, yung real surname ko na yung ginagamit ko at hindi yung middle initial ko.”|date=Jul 13, 2013|website=Pep.ph|author=John Fontanilla}}</ref>
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]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/23987/mga-magulang-ni-hiro-peralta-dinakip-dahil-sa-illegal-drugs|title=Mga magulang ni Hiro Peralta, dinakip dahil sa illegal drugs|author=Jojo Gabinete|publisher=Pep.ph}}</ref> Peralta's elder brother, model Benjamin "Benjie" Peralta, was reportedly murdered<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/23987/mga-magulang-ni-hiro-peralta-dinakip-dahil-sa-illegal-drugs|title=Mga magulang ni Hiro Peralta, dinakip dahil sa illegal drugs|author=Jojo Gabinete|publisher=Pep.ph}}</ref> in 2009,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/metro/2009/06/25/480430/model-killed-12-story-fall|title=Model killed in 12-story fall|date=June 25, 2009|website=[[The Philippine Star]]|author=Reinir Padua}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/metro/2009/06/26/480698/model-died-sex-drug-party-gone-wrong|title=Model died in sex, drug party gone wrong?|date=June 26, 2009|website=[[The Philippine Star]]|author=Michael Punongbayan}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/metro/2009/06/28/481399/qcpd-questions-dead-models-alleged-drug-supplier|title=QCPD questions dead model's alleged drug supplier|date=June 28, 2009|website=[[The Philippine Star]]}}</ref> which was the reason behind her father's initial disapproval for him to enter the entertainment business.


Peralta graduated at [[Esteban Abada Elementary School]] in 2006, his mother's alma mater. Peralta then spent his high school and graduated from St. Patrick School of Quezon City in 2010 where he and [[Liza Soberano]] were schoolmates. He was then admitted to St. John Technological College of The Philippines which is owned by his family, but deferred because he entered show business. He was also 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.{{Citation needed}}
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.{{Citation needed|date=February 2023}} 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.{{Citation needed|date=February 2023}}

==Career==
He was discovered by [[German Moreno|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/39493/hiro-peralta-on-dropping-magalona-from-his-screen-name-at-least-ngayon-yung-real-surname-ko-na-yung-|title=Hiro Peralta on dropping Magalona from his screen name: "At least ngayon, yung real surname ko na yung ginagamit ko at hindi yung middle initial ko."|date=Jul 13, 2013|website=Pep.ph|author=John Fontanilla}}</ref> Peralta went on to portray a leading man in ''[[Anna Karenina (2013 TV series)|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 (Philippine game show)|Family Feud Philippines]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Family Feud Philippines: February 20, 2023|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUN1zQZKJ2o|date=February 20, 2023|website=[[YouTube]]|author=[[Family Feud (Philippine game show)|Family Feud Philippines]]}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes !! Network
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes !! Network
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|-
| 2023 || ''[[Family Feud (Philippine game show)|Family Feud Philippines]]'' || himself || Guest (no longer as an actor) || [[GMA Network]]
| 2023 || ''[[Family Feud (Philippine game show)|Family Feud Philippines]]''|| Himself || Guest (no longer as an actor)
| rowspan="2" |[[GMA Network]]
|-
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Sherlock Jr. (Philippine TV series)|Sherlock Jr.]]'' || Bart Lopez || Supporting Role / Antagonist || [[GMA Network]]
| 2018 || ''[[Sherlock Jr. (TV series)|Sherlock Jr.]]'' || Bart Lopez || Supporting Role / Antagonist
|-
|-
| rowspan=5 | 2017 || ''Wagas: Haplos ng isang kuba'' || Renz || Main Role || [[GMA News TV]]
| rowspan="6" | 2017 || [[Wagas|''Wagas: Haplos ng Isang Kuba'']] || Renz || Main Role || [[GMA News TV]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Alyas Robin Hood]]'' || Miguel Rodrigo || Guest Appearance / Antagonist || rowspan=4|[[GMA Network]]
| [[Road Trip (TV program)|''Road Trip'']] || Himself || Guest|| rowspan="5" |[[GMA Network]]
|-
|-
| ''Karelasyon: Love Is Blind'' || Miko || Main Role
| ''[[Alyas Robin Hood]]'' || Miguel Rodrigo || Guest Appearance / Antagonist
|-
| [[Karelasyon|''Karelasyon: Love Is Blind'']]|| Anton || Main Role
|-
|-
| ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]'' || Yusei Fudo || rowspan=2|Voice Only
| ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]'' || Yusei Fudo || rowspan=2|Voice Only
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| ''[[The King of Fighters XIV]]'' || K'
| ''[[The King of Fighters XIV]]'' || K'
|-
|-
| rowspan=5|2016 || ''Wagas'' || Ely || Main Role || [[GMA News TV]]
| rowspan=5|2016 || ''[[Wagas]]'' || Ely || Main Role || [[GMA News TV]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Unang Hirit]]'' || Himself || Co-host|| rowspan=2|[[GMA Network]]
| ''[[Unang Hirit]]'' || Himself || Host / Co-host|| rowspan="2" |[[GMA Network]]
|-
|-
| [[Magpakailanman|Magpakailanman: You and Me Against the world]] || Bong || Main Role
| ''[[Magpakailanman|Magpakailanman: You and Me Against the World]]'' || Bong || Main Role
|-
|-
| ''Dishkarte of the Day'' || Himself || Guest || [[GMA News TV]]
| ''Dishkarte of the Day'' || Himself || Guest || [[GMA News TV]]
|-
|-
| [[Magpakailanman|Magpakailanman: My Little Wife]] || Teddy || Main Role || rowspan=20| [[GMA Network]]
| ''[[Magpakailanman|Magpakailanman: My Little Wife]]'' || Teddy || Main Role || rowspan=20| [[GMA Network]]
|-
|-
| rowspan="6" | 2015 || [[Little Nanay]] || Archie San Pedro || Main Role / Protagonist
| rowspan="6" | 2015 || ''[[Little Nanay]]'' || Archie San Pedro || Main Role / Protagonist
|-
|-
| ''[[The King of Fighters XIII]]'' || K' || Voice Only
| ''[[The King of Fighters XIII]]'' || K' || Voice Only
|-
|-
| [[Maynila (TV series)|Maynila: Christmas is My Heart]] || Chino || rowspan=3|Main Role
| ''[[Maynila (TV series)|Maynila: Christmas is My Heart]]'' || Chino || rowspan=3|Main Role
|-
|-
| Karelasyon: Cougar || Mico
| [[Karelasyon|''Karelasyon: Cougar'']]|| Mico
|-
|-
| [[Maynila (TV series)|Maynila: My Mother, My Yaya]] || Vince
| ''[[Maynila (TV series)|Maynila: My Mother, My Yaya]]'' || Vince
|-
|-
| [[Pari 'Koy]] || Sam || Supporting Role
| ''[[Pari 'Koy]]'' || Sam || Supporting Role
|-
|-
| 2014–2015 || [[Kamen Rider OOO]] || Eiji Hino/Kamen Rider OOO || Voice Only
| 2014–2015 || ''[[Kamen Rider OOO]]'' || Eiji Hino / Kamen Rider OOO || Voice Only
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2014 || [[My BFF]] || Baron || Supporting Role
| rowspan="2" | 2014 || ''[[My BFF]]'' || Baron || Supporting Role
|-
|-
| ''[[The King of Fighters XI]]'' || K' || Voice Only
| ''[[The King of Fighters XI]]'' || K' || Voice Only
|-
|-
| 2013 || [[Anna Karenina (2013 TV series)|Anna Karenina]] || Brian || Main Cast
| 2013 || ''[[Anna Karenina (2013 TV series)|Anna Karenina]]'' || Brian || Main Cast
|-
|-
| rowspan="6" | 2012 || [[Cielo de Angelina]] || James Aragon || rowspan=3|Supporting Role
| rowspan="6" | 2012 || ''[[Cielo de Angelina]]'' || James Aragon || rowspan=3|Supporting Role
|-
|-
| [[Maynila (TV series)|Maynila: ''Brave Heart'']] || Benj
| ''[[Maynila (TV series)|Maynila: Brave Heart]]'' || Benj
|-
|-
| [[Biritera]] || Teofi
| ''[[Biritera]]'' || Teofi
|-
|-
| ''[[The King of Fighters 2001]]'' || rowspan="3"|K' || rowspan=3|Voice Only
| ''[[The King of Fighters 2001]]'' || rowspan="3"|K' || rowspan=3|Voice Only
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| ''[[The King of Fighters 2003]]''
| ''[[The King of Fighters 2003]]''
|-
|-
| rowspan="5" | 2011 || [[Party Pilipinas]] || Himself/Performer || Guest
| rowspan="5" | 2011 || ''[[Party Pilipinas]]'' || Himself || Guest / Performer
|-
|-
| ''[[The King of Fighters '99]]'' || rowspan=2|K' || rowspan=2|Voice Only
| ''[[The King of Fighters '99]]'' || rowspan=2|K' || rowspan=2|Voice Only
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| ''[[The King of Fighters 2000]]''
| ''[[The King of Fighters 2000]]''
|-
|-
| [[Regal Shocker|Regal Shocker: Anito]] || Onid || Main Cast || [[TV5 (Philippines)|TV5]]
| ''[[Regal Shocker|Regal Shocker: Anito]]'' || Onid || Main Cast || [[TV5 (Philippines)|TV5]]
|-
|-
| [[Iglot (TV series)|Iglot]] || Luis Bustamante || rowspan=2|Supporting Role || rowspan=4| [[GMA Network]]
| ''[[Iglot (TV series)|Iglot]]'' || Luis Bustamante || rowspan=2|Supporting Role || rowspan=4| [[GMA Network]]
|-
|-
| 2011-2012 || [[Tween Hearts]] || Bayani 'Ian' De Castro
| 2011-2012 || ''[[Tween Hearts]]'' || Bayani 'Ian' De Castro
|-
|-
| 2010 || [[Maynila (TV series)|Maynila: ''The Best Girl'']] || Topher || Main Cast
| 2010 || ''[[Maynila (TV series)|Maynila: The Best Girl]]'' || Topher || Main Cast
|-
|-
| 2010–2016 || [[Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman]] || Himself || Host / Performer
| 2010–2016 || ''[[Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman]]'' || Himself || Host / Performer
|}
|}


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! Year !! Title !! Role !! Film Production
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Film Production
|-
|-
|rowspan="1" | 2015
| 2015
|[[Tomodachi (film)|Tomodachi]]
|''Tomodachi''
|Rafael
|Rafael
|[[n/a]]
|n/a
|-
|-
|rowspan="1" | 2014
| 2014
|[[Kamkam]]
|''Kamkam''
|Anton
|Anton
|[[Heaven's Best Entertainment]]
|[[Heaven's Best Entertainment]]
|-
|-
|rowspan="1" | 2012
| 2012
|[[The Mommy Returns]]
|''[[The Mommy Returns]]''
|Emil
|Emil
|[[Regal Films]]
| rowspan="2" |[[Regal Films]]
|-
|-
|rowpan="1" | 2011
| 2011
|[[Shake, Rattle & Roll 13]]
|''[[Shake, Rattle & Roll 13]]''
|Andoy
|Andoy
|[[Regal Films]]
|}
|}


==Accolades==
==Accolades==

===Awards and nominations===
===Awards and nominations===
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==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
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Latest revision as of 08:02, 24 November 2024

Hiro Peralta
Born
Hirojenel Benz Magalona Peralta

(1994-11-07) November 7, 1994 (age 30)
Manila, Philippines
Other namesHiro Magalona
Occupation(s)Businessman
Actor (former)
TV Host (former)
Years active2010–2018
2024
AgentGMA Artist Center
Notable workSam (Parikoy)
Height1.84 m (6 ft 12 in)
RelativesFrancis Magalona (uncle/second-cousin-once-removed)
Pancho Magalona (granduncle/first-cousin-twice-removed)
Maxene Magalona (third cousin)
Frank Magalona (third cousin)
Saab Magalona (third cousin)
Elmo Magalona (third cousin)
Enrique B. Magalona

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

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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.[1] Peralta's elder brother, model Benjamin "Benjie" Peralta, was reportedly murdered[2] in 2009,[3][4][5] 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.[citation needed] 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.[citation needed]

Career

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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.[6] 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.[7]

Filmography

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Television

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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
2017 Wagas: Haplos ng Isang Kuba Renz Main Role GMA News TV
Road Trip Himself Guest GMA Network
Alyas Robin Hood Miguel Rodrigo Guest Appearance / Antagonist
Karelasyon: Love Is Blind Anton Main Role
Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Yusei Fudo Voice Only
The King of Fighters XIV K'
2016 Wagas Ely Main Role GMA News TV
Unang Hirit Himself Host / Co-host GMA Network
Magpakailanman: You and Me Against the World Bong Main Role
Dishkarte of the Day Himself Guest GMA News TV
Magpakailanman: My Little Wife Teddy Main Role GMA Network
2015 Little Nanay Archie San Pedro Main Role / Protagonist
The King of Fighters XIII K' Voice Only
Maynila: Christmas is My Heart Chino Main Role
Karelasyon: Cougar Mico
Maynila: My Mother, My Yaya Vince
Pari 'Koy Sam Supporting Role
2014–2015 Kamen Rider OOO Eiji Hino / Kamen Rider OOO Voice Only
2014 My BFF Baron Supporting Role
The King of Fighters XI K' Voice Only
2013 Anna Karenina Brian Main Cast
2012 Cielo de Angelina James Aragon Supporting Role
Maynila: Brave Heart Benj
Biritera Teofi
The King of Fighters 2001 K' Voice Only
The King of Fighters 2002
The King of Fighters 2003
2011 Party Pilipinas Himself Guest / Performer
The King of Fighters '99 K' Voice Only
The King of Fighters 2000
Regal Shocker: Anito Onid Main Cast TV5
Iglot Luis Bustamante Supporting Role GMA Network
2011-2012 Tween Hearts Bayani 'Ian' De Castro
2010 Maynila: The Best Girl Topher Main Cast
2010–2016 Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman Himself Host / Performer

Films

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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

Accolades

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Awards and nominations

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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

References

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  1. ^ Jojo Gabinete. "Mga magulang ni Hiro Peralta, dinakip dahil sa illegal drugs". Pep.ph.
  2. ^ Jojo Gabinete. "Mga magulang ni Hiro Peralta, dinakip dahil sa illegal drugs". Pep.ph.
  3. ^ Reinir Padua (June 25, 2009). "Model killed in 12-story fall". The Philippine Star.
  4. ^ Michael Punongbayan (June 26, 2009). "Model died in sex, drug party gone wrong?". The Philippine Star.
  5. ^ "QCPD questions dead model's alleged drug supplier". The Philippine Star. June 28, 2009.
  6. ^ John Fontanilla (Jul 13, 2013). "Hiro Peralta on dropping Magalona from his screen name: "At least ngayon, yung real surname ko na yung ginagamit ko at hindi yung middle initial ko."". Pep.ph.
  7. ^ Family Feud Philippines (February 20, 2023). "Family Feud Philippines: February 20, 2023". YouTube.
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