Kira Balinger Explained

Kira Marie Pacifico Balinger (born August 3, 2000) is a Filipino actress, commercial model, endorser and performer.^[1] She is best-known for her portrayals in Bandila Ko, Ang sa Iyo ay Akin and Darna.^{[2] [3] [4]}

Career

In late 2020, Balinger signed an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN.^[5] On that same year, she was cast in the drama Ang sa Iyo ay Akin.^[6] In July 2023, Balinger became the brand ambassadress of the RDL.^[7]

Filmography

Film

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Year	Title	Role
2018	Fantastica	Young Fec
2019	Familia Blondina	Jenny
	G!	Menchie
2020	James & Pat & Dave	Dave's girlfriend
2024	Chances Are, You and I	Gabriel Sinag[8]
	Maple Leaf Dreams

Television

Year	Title	Role	Network	Notes
2016	The Story of Us	Caitlyn Morrison	ABS-CBN	Supporting Cast / Protagonist
2016–2017	The Greatest Love	Waywaya "Y" Soledad		Supporting Cast / Protagonist
2018	Alamat ng Ano	Chunchai
	Spirits: Reawaken	Maya	iWant
	ASAP Natin 'To	Herself	ABS-CBN
2019	Ipaglaban Mo: Barang	Isabel		Main Cast / Protagonist
	Funny Ka, Pare Ko	Herself	Cine Mo!
2020	Bawal Na Game Show	Herself / Player	TV5
2020–2021	Ang sa Iyo ay Akin	Hope C. Villarosa	Kapamilya Channel	Lead Cast / Protagonist
2021	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Libro	Cha		Main Cast / Protagonist
2022	Beach Bros	Erika Aguador	iWantTFC
2022–2023	Mars Ravelo's Darna	Luna	Kapamilya Channel	Supporting Cast / Protagonist
2023	Nag-aapoy na Damdamin	young Victoria		Special Participation / Antagonist
2024	Padyak Princess	Lyca Dela Cruz		Lead Cast / Anti-Hero
2025	How to Spot a Red Flag	Christine	Viu	Supporting Cast

Music videos

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Year	Song	Artist
2022	"Pano"	Zack Tabudlo
	"Anghel"
	"Yakap"

Awards and nominations

!Year!Award!Category!Nominated Work!Result!Ref

2018	Myx Music Award	Myx Celebrity VJ of the Year			[9]
2019	PMPC Star Awards for Movies	Special Award			[10]
	Star Magic Halloween Ball	Metro's Best Female Transformation Award			[11]
2021	RAWR Awards	Loveteam of the Year	with Grae Fernandez		[12]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Spotlight on Kira Balinger . ent.abs-cbn.com . 2019-11-13 . 2019-12-14 . 2019-12-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191214114351/https://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/starmagic/show-updates/2019/11/13/01111319-spotlight-on-kira-balinger . dead.
2. Web site: 3 Fave scenes of Kira Balinger in Bandila Ko ABS-CBN Entertainment . 2023-07-21 . ent.abs-cbn.com . en.
3. Web site: Brosas . Alex . 2021-03-07 . As 'Ang sa Iyo ay Akin' nears end, Kira Balinger thanks Grae Fernandez for his friendship, trust . 2023-07-21 . Lifestyle.INQ . en-US.
4. Web site: 15 times Kira Balinger stunned viewers as Luna in "Mars Ravelo's Darna" ABS-CBN Entertainment . 2023-07-21 . ent.abs-cbn.com . en.
5. Web site: Dumaual . Miguel . 2020-12-04 . 'Star Magic Shines On': What happened, who signed, who's new . 2023-07-21 . ABS-CBN News . en.
6. Web site: 2020-10-30 . 'Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin' introduces new cast members . 2023-11-22 . ABS-CBN News . en.
7. Web site: 2023-07-16 . Kira Balinger is the new face of RDL . 2023-07-21 . Mindanao Times . en-US.
8. News: Get to know Eva Darren, the veteran actress allegedly snubbed by FAMAS. May 29, 2024 . . May 29, 2024.
9. Web site: Villano . Alexa . 2018-05-16 . FULL LIST: Winners, Myx Awards 2018 . 2023-07-21 . RAPPLER . en-US.
10. Web site: Kathryn, Sarah G beat veteran stars at 35th Star Awards for Movies . 2023-07-21 . PEP.ph . en.
11. Web site: 2023-07-21 . Dimples, Enzo, Kira lead spookiest awardees in Star Magic Black Magic Halloween Ball ABS-CBN Entertainment . 2023-07-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230721071509/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/starmagic/articles-photos/08101419-dimples-enzo-kira-lead-spookiest-awardees-in-star-magic-black-magic-halloween-ball-10322 . July 21, 2023 .
12. Web site: LionhearTV . 2021-10-16 . RAWR Awards is all set for Another Bigger, Broader Scope of Awards this 2021 . 2023-07-21 . LionhearTV . en-US.