Rica Peralejo
| Rica Peralejo | |
|---|---|
 Rica Peralejo | |
| Born |
Regina Carla Bautista Peralejo March 7, 1981 Philippines |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Agent | Star Magic (1992–2016) |
| Height | 5'4" |
| Children | 1 |
Regina Carla "Rica" Bautista Peralejo-Bonifacio (née Peralejo) (born March 7, 1981) is a Filipino actress, singer, and television host. She is a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents collectively known as Star Magic.[1]
Television career
Rica started out as child star and was part of ABS-CBN's popular youth oriented variety show Ang TV. During her early teens, she became part of the rival network's hit teen oriented drama, GMA Network's T.G.I.S.. A year later, Peralejo moved back to ABS-CBN and was cast as part of its own hit teen oriented drama, 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 [2] 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] 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 and Ikaw Ay Pag-Ibig and became a guest judge on several occasions on It's Showtime. In 2015, Rica hosted Mommy Hacks,[4] a parenting lifestyle show on CNN Philippines, with Chesca Garcia-Kramer. The show will return this 2016 with a new title, Mommy Manual.
Movies and reinventions
Between making television shows, Rica has made several movies. During her younger years, she was a staple in teen flicks such as T.G.I.S. The Movie, Takot Ka Ba Sa Dilim? and Silaw. She also did several comedy movies such as It's Cool Bulol and Banyo Queen. She later took on more daring and sexy roles in such movies as Balahibong Pusa, Tatarin, and Sa Huling Paghihintay. Dos Ekis and Hibla [5] She shift her gears again and went on to star in a string of horror movies like Tiyanaks, Matakot Ka Sa Karma and Spirit of the Glass which earned her the moniker "Scream Queen".[6] In recent years, Rica made special appearances in the movies Caregiver and Paano Na Kaya.
Other Work
Rica also embarked on a singing career and has released two solo albums [7][8] and contributions on soundtracks[9][10] and compilations.[11][12]
She was also an endorser for Philippine clothing brand, Bench.[13]
Peralejo is currently a lifestyle columnist for The Manila Bulletin.[14] She is also an active member of Victory Christian Fellowship Philippines.[15]
Personal life
Rica studied at the School of the Holy Spirit of Quezon City during her early years. She then finished Creative Writing at the Ateneo de Manila University[16]
She is married to Pastor Joseph "Joe" Bonifacio, son of Every Nation Church Pastor Joey Bonifacio.[17]
January 17, 2014, she gave birth to a boy named Philip Nathaniel. She chose to give up showbiz to focus on her family.
Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Production Company |
| 2010 | Paano Na Kaya | Maan Chua | Star Cinema |
| 2008 | Caregiver | Karen | Star Cinema |
| 2007 | Tiyanaks | Sheila | Regal Films |
| 2006 | Matakot Ka Sa Karma | Mariel | Canary Films |
| 2005 | Kutob | Erika | Canary Films |
| 2005 | Dilim | Cinema One Originals | |
| 2005 | Hari Ng Sablay | Venus | Regal Films |
| 2004 | Spirit of the Glass | Kelly | Canary Films |
| 2003 | Malikmata | Sarah | Canary Films |
| 2002 | Hibla | Isabel | Viva Films |
| 2001 | Tatarin | Amanda | Viva Films |
| 2001 | Dos Ekis | Charisse | Viva Films |
| 2001 | Banyo Queen | Viva Films | |
| 2001 | Buhay Kamao | Vilma | Viva Films |
| 2001 | Sa Huling Paghihintay | Geri | Viva Films |
| 2001 | Balahibong Pusa | Becky | Viva Films |
| 2000 | Ex-Con | Kim | Star Cinema |
| 2000 | Pera O Bayong Not Da TV | Star Cinema | |
| 1999 | Mula Sa Puso: The Movie | Trina | Star Cinema |
| 1998 | It's Cool Bulol | Pinky | Viva Films |
| 1998 | Silaw | Viva Films | |
| 1997 | T.G.I.S.: The Movie | Mitch Ferrer | Viva Films |
| 1996 | Where D' Girls R | Viva Films | |
| 1996 | Ang TV: The Movie | Maneh | Star Cinema |
| 1996 | Takot Ka Ba Sa Dilim? | Viva Films | |
| 1995 | Habang May Buhay | Viva Films | |
| 1995 | Pulis Patola 2 | Seiko Films | |
| 1995 | Bocaue Pagoda Tragedy | Cely | Seiko Films |
| 1994 | Eat All You Can | Seiko Films |
Television
Videos
- Understatement: The Bench Underwear and Denim Fashion Show (2004)
Discography
- Sa Huling Paghihintay (soundtrack) (2000)
- Ikaw Pa Rin At Ako (1999)
- Fallin' (1995)
Awards and nominations
| Awards and Nomination | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Nominated | |
| 2007 | 2nd Myx Music Awards | Favorite Guest Appearance in a Music Video | Martyr Nyebera (song by Kamikazee) | Nominated |
| 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 | 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 | Won | ||
| 25th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Won | |||