Kira Marie Pacifico Balinger (born August 3, 2000) is aBritish-Filipino actress, commercial model, and performer.^[1] She is best-known for her portrayals inAng sa Iyo ay Akin andDarna.^[2][3]

Kira Marie Pacifico Balinger was born on August 3, 2000,^[4] inHong Kong to a British father and a Filipina mother. Her family later relocated toAddlestone,England, where she spent most of her childhood. She has an older sister who resides in Hong Kong.^[5][6][7] During her childhood, Balinger was anacrobatic gymnast.^[8]

Balinger and her parents moved to the Philippines in 2010.^[9] Her parents separated when she was eleven, though they remained married, and her father visited regularly from Hong Kong.^[10][11] She was scouted byABS-CBN’sStar Magic talent agency while at a mall in 2014.^[9]

After signing with Star Magic in 2014, Balinger participated in workshops. In 2016, she made her main screen debut as part of the cast of the soap operaThe Story of Us.^[12]Johnny Manahan recalled that when Balinger first approached his office, she didn't speakTagalog. He advised her, "If you want to be an artist, you have to learn the language." After eight months, Manahan noted that "she had workable Tagalog" and that no accent was detectable.^[13]

In 2017, Balinger was part ofASAP project girl group, BFF5.^[14][15] The group launched their book,Sugar & Spice, a manual for teens, at the 2017 Manila International Book Fair, where they also held a book signing.^[16] The following year, the group disbanded, and Balinger joined the cast of the new season of theCine Mo! comedy seriesFunny Ka, Pare Ko alongsideGrae Fernandez.^[17][18] She also made a special appearance on the fantasy comedy filmFantastica, portraying the younger version ofJaclyn Jose's character, Fec. In addition, Balinger was one of the cover stars forMetro Magazine's 28th anniversary issue.^[19]

In 2019, Balinger joined the cast of the primetime family seriesPamilya Ko, portraying Lemon, a quiet and often overlooked member of the family.^[20]

In late 2020, Balinger signed an exclusive contract withABS-CBN.^[21][22] That year, she was cast as Hope Villarosa in the revenge melodramaAng sa Iyo ay Akin, where she reunites with co-star Fernandez.^[23][18] In describing her experience working with Balinger, co-starIza Calzado shared, “Working with her for this soap was like watching a flower bloom. I still remember what she was like on the first day and how she progressed and came into her own.”^[24] In 2021, Balinger and Fernandez were nominated for Loveteam of the Year at the RAWR Awards.^[25]

In 2022, Balinger made her return to acting,^[26] with the role of school valedictorian Erika Aguador in the television miniseriesBeach Bros.^[27][28] She was also featured in OPM artistZack Tabudlo's Pano Trilogy, starring in his "Pano", "Anghel", and "Yakap" music videos.^[29] The same year, Balinger was revealed as part of the cast ensemble of theMars Ravelo's Darnaremake.^[3] In an interview with TV5, she revealed that she auditioned for the show three times—first for the titular role, then for Valentina, and finally for the character she ultimately portrayed, Luna.^[30]

In 2024, she starred in her first major film role^[31] in the romantic drama filmChances Are, You and I as the optimistic Gabi Sinag.^[32] The film premiered as a spotlight entry at the Jinseo Arigato International Film Festival in Japan and was later released worldwide onNetflix.^[33] Reflecting on the film’s message, Balinger said, “Our characters aim to raise awareness about brain illness, which is a global issue. We hope people who are suffering from mental health issues will find inspiration in our story.”^[34] She also appeared in family-oriented TV show,Padyak Princess.^[35] In September of that year, Balinger walked theBench Fashion Week Holiday 2024 show runway.^[36]

In 2025, Balinger was revealed among the initial lineup ofKapamilya housemates for reality TV showPinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition.^[37] Representing her hometown, she entered the house with the moniker “Ang Hopeful Belle ng Cavite.”^[38] Paired withCharlie Fleming, she was the second evictee of the season, exiting on Day 35.^[39] She would later participate in the wildcard round for the edition.^[40] After failing to earn a spot back in the house, Balinger returned later in the season as a house challenger.^[41]

In July 2024, Balinger helped deliver relief goods to victims ofSuper Typhoon Carina, inspired by a quote fromDarna, a role she once auditioned for.^[42] She shared on Instagram:

“Darna once said, ‘Ang pinakamalaking kasalanan ay kapag may kakayahan kang tumulong pero wala kang ginawa.’ (transl. The greatest sin is when you have the ability to help but choose to do nothing)... I’m not Darna, but just a simple person who wanted to share my blessings to those who were affected by Super Typhoon Carina.”[43]

Balinger visitedMarikina, where she had previously filmedPadyak Princess, to personally deliver relief boxes to affected residents.^[44]

In July 2023, Balinger was announced as the brand ambassador for RDL.^[45] She called it an honor to represent a brand that had empowered Filipinos for generations, adding that she looked forward to how RDL would continue to inspire people around the world.^[46] She also serves as a brand ambassador forBench's underwear line.^[47]

In 2025, Balinger was a part ofNational Book Store's "National Hunt" campaign.^[48][49]

In addition to her acting career, Balinger is passionate about painting. She shares her artwork on an Instagram account, Galleria De Kira, where she showcases her paintings.^[50] In a 2025 interview, Balinger confirmed that she and co-starLA Santos had been in a past relationship.^[51]

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