Heaven Peralejo

Heaven Lyan Salvador Peralejo (born November 25, 1999) is a Filipino actress, singer and model.

Heaven Lyan Salvador Peralejo was born on November 25, 1999, in Makati, raised alone by her mom Shiela Luanne Peralejo.

She is a niece of former actresses Rica Peralejo and Paula Peralejo.

Peralejo's first television appearance was on GMA Network's Lipad Darna Liit in 2009 as Grand Finalist.

She then appeared in an Autism Awareness commercial as her first television commercial appearance.

Peralejo make a pause in her showbiz career and focus to studying until she was seen once again when she appeared as a guest in 2014 for the TV series Home Sweetie Home as Isay and in 2015 for the movie Buy Now, Die Later as Ceska, prior to joining Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7 in 2016 where she came first to prominence.

She came to prominence in 2016 through the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7.

Following her supporting roles in several television series and films, she received wider recognition for her performance in Nanahimik ang Gabi (2022).

Her accolades include a Luna Award, two PMPC Star Awards for Television, an Asian Academy Creative Award for the national category and nominations from the FAMAS Awards, Metro Manila Film Festival and The EDDYS.

In August 2016, Peralejo participated in the Philippine reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7, with the moniker "Mommy's Angel ng Makati" due to her mother having cancer.

She formed a close bond with her fellow teen housemates Marco Gallo and Edward Barber while inside the house.

She took a voluntary exit on Day 72 due to her mother's diagnosis and upcoming surgery for cancer.

After her stint in Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7, Peralejo had a small role in Maalaala Mo Kaya: Karnabal episode in December 2016, as Ramon's daughter.

From 2016 to 2019, Peralejo has appeared on numerous ABS-CBN programs including Minute to Win It, Family Feud, Tonight with Boy Abunda, It's Showtime, ASAP, Banana Sundae, Magandang Buhay and Matanglawin.

Starting 2017, she has been a semi regular performer on ASAP.

Her acting debut came in June 2017, when she joined Wansapanataym: Anika Pintasera for 5 episodes.

Peralejo was cast to play Angeline Aguilar in June 2017 for Maalaala Mo Kaya on the episode titled ‘Korona’.

Months later she, appeared for another Maalaala Mo Kaya in the episode 'Tape Recorder', where she played as Jackelyn, aired in August 2017.

In October 2017, Peralejo was cast in the movie Bes and the Beshies as Betchay.

From the November 2017 until January 2018, Peralejo starred opposite Janella Salvador in the Wansapanataym: Jasmin's Flower Powers for 11 episodes.

In January 2018, Peralejo played Diwa in the movie Mama's Girl, one of the friends of Sofia Andres character.

Her next acting project in February 2018 for Ipaglaban Mo: Hawig episode, her first stint on the show, where she played Rachel, the niece of Janice de Belen.

In August 2018, Peralejo played the role of Hershey in the movie Harry and Patty where she worked with Mark Neumann and Marco Gallo.

In the same year, Peralejo starred in Sana Dalawa ang Puso as Sitti, the best friend of Ylona Garcia’s character.

She went on to play young Cara in the Maalaala Mo Kaya: Fireworks episode in February 2018.

She starred in another Ipaglaban Mo: Hadlang episode on September 2018 where she played the girlfriend of the character of McCoy de Leon.

On January 2019, she starred opposite McCoy de Leon in the Wansapanataym: Mr. Cutepido episode as DJ Tina for 11 episodes.

Directed by John Lapus, Peralejo was praised by Direk Lapus for her acting prowess on the episodes.

In April 2019, Peralejo played Marikit in the film Familia Blondina where she worked again with Marco Gallo.

In 2019, Peralejo starred in Maalaala Mo Kaya: Jacket as AJ, the adoptive daughter of Emp and Jennica Garcia.

Peralejo joined Pamilya Ko in 2019 as Maria Corrine Patricia "Macopa" de Jesus opposite Kid Yambao's character.

She had a small role in the Ipaglaban Mo: Samantala episode as Jillian in 2019.

After doing guest performances in S.M.A.C. Pinoy Ito for IBC, on its 2nd season, Peralejo was promoted as a series regular for the 3rd season of the show in 2019.

In 2019, her biggest break at that point in her career came when Peralejo played the teen version of Teresa for Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo’s teleserye comeback, Starla.

The young star said in multiple interviews that she idolises Judy Ann and said that it's an honor to play her younger counterpart.

In the same year, Peralejo's first lead role in Maalaala Mo Kaya was the Basketball Court episode where she played Tein, opposite Joshua Colet.

In 2019, her final episode for the debunked show Ipaglaban Mo! was the Kutob episode where she played Meann, the granddaughter of the deceased victims.

In 2020, her first lead role in a TV series came when she replaced Julia Barretto after the latter transferred to Viva Artists Agency for the previously named project, Cara Y Cruz, now renamed as Bagong Umaga.

She earned praise from her bosses; Direk Laurenti Dyogi and Cory Vidanes for her portrayal in the series.

She performed on Pinoy Big Brother: Connect: The Big Night with her batchmate on the show Vivoree Esclito among others.