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Filipina actress and singer

Rica Peralejo

Rica and the I AM NOT PLASTIC bag.jpeg
Born

Regina Carla Bautista Peralejo

(1981-03-07) March 7, 1981 (age 42)

Alma mater Ateneo de Manila University
Occupation(s) Singer, actress, TV host
Years active 1993–2015
Spouse

Joseph Bonifacio

(m. )

Children 2
Relatives Paula Peralejo (sister)
Nica Peralejo (sister)
Nico Peralejo (brother)
Heaven Peralejo (niece)
YouTube information
Channel
Years active 2014–present
Genre Vlog
Subscribers 383 thousand[1]
Total views more than 17 million[1]

Last updated: December 29, 2021

Regina Carla Bautista Peralejo-Bonifacio (born March 7, 1981), better known as Rica Peralejo (Tagalog: [ˈɾɪka pɛˈɾalɛho]) is a Filipino actress, singer, and television host.

Television[edit]

Peralejo started out as a child star and was part of ABS-CBN’s popular youth oriented variety show Ang TV.[2] 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.[3] She was also hailed as a Dancing Queen with her Rated R segment in the Philippines’ longest running variety show ASAP.

Rica 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.[4]

Music[edit]

Peralejo also embarked on a singing career and has released two solo albums.

Personal life[edit]

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.[5]

Peralejo is married to Joseph “Joe” Bonifacio, a pastor of Every Nation Church. They have two sons together.[6][7]

Filmography[edit]

Television[edit]

Film[edit]

Year Title Role Notes 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” [15]
2007 Tiyanaks Sheila
2008 Caregiver Karen
2010 Paano Na Kaya Maan Chua

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

Year Album Label
2006 Bollywood Fever (E.P.) Galaxy Records
2001 Sa Huling Paghihintay (soundtrack) Viva Records
1999 Ikaw Pa Rin at Ako
1995 Fallin’ Alpha Records

Awards and nominations[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b “About Rica Peralejo-Bonifacio”. YouTube.
  2. ^ “Rica Peralejo”. Star Magic. Archived from the original on July 1, 2011.
  3. ^ “Rica Peralejo Speaks on Her Removal from ‘UKG’. ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
  4. ^ a b “Security Check Required”. Facebook. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
  5. ^ https://news.abs-cbn.com/image/lifestyle/08/01/15/15-celebs-who-graduated-ateneo-13
  6. ^ ‘We didn’t make it’: Rica Peralejo’s father dies just before reunion”. ABS-CBN News. August 9, 2019. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
  7. ^ “Rica and Joseph’s Wedding Vows Will Make You Believe in the True Meaning of Love!”. September 3, 2015. Retrieved October 6, 2019.
  8. ^ “Bracelet”. Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
  9. ^ “Casa”. Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
  10. ^ “Love Letters”. Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
  11. ^ “Jacket”. Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
  12. ^ “Tulay”. Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
  13. ^ “Cross stitch”. Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
  14. ^ “Drawing”. Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
  15. ^ “Why Rica Doesn’t Want to Repeat Herself”. The Philippine Star. December 10, 2006. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
  16. ^ Jocelyn Dimaculangan (March 15, 2007). “2nd MYX Music Awards to take place tonight, March 15”. PEP. Retrieved October 18, 2016.

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