Hyacinth Callado
Hyacinth Callado | |
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 Callado in June 2025 | |
| Born | Hyacinth Callado October 17, 2003 San Francisco, United States |
| Occupation | Actress |
Hyacinth Callado (born October 17, 2003) is a Filipino-American actress and singer. Born and raised in the United States, Callado moved to Manila after high school to pursue an acting career. In October 2023, she appeared as Elyse in the romance series Safe Skies, Archer, as well as the music video for the song "RomCom" by Rob Deniel. In 2024, she reprised her role as Elyse in Chasing in the Wild, the sequel to Safe Skies, Archer. In Wild, Elyse became the lead character.
In 2025, Callado starred in another Rob Deniel music video, "Happy Ending". She was also announced as a main cast member in the upcoming Filipino adaptation of the 2017 Thai thriller film Bad Genius.
Early life and education
[edit]Hyacinth Callado was born on October 17, 2003 in San Francisco, United States.[1][2] She was raised in the States, but moved to Manila after graduating from high school to pursue an acting career. Her family hails from Bacolod.[2]
Career
[edit]In October 2023, Callado appeared as the cheerleader Elyse in Safe Skies, Archer, the sequel show to The Rain In España. Both shows are adaptations of Gwy Saludes' University Series romance novels.[3][2] She also starred in the music video for "RomCom" by Rob Deniel, where the two reenacted a scene from the 2014 romantic comedy film Diary ng Panget (transl. Diary of an Ugly Girl).[4]
In May 2024, Callado starred in the six-part horror miniseries Sem Break. It follows a group of friends who go on vacation during their academic semester break. Their trip takes a "terrifying" turn when they unwittingly attract spirits and bring them home. Callado's character, Jessie, is the most responsible and superstitious member of the group.[5][6]
In 2025, Callado was announced one of the main cast members of Bad Genius: The Series, the Filipino adaptation of the 2017 Thai thriller film Bad Genius. She is set to play Grace, a "bubbly, outgoing, and kind" girl who needs high grades to attain the lead role in her school's theater group. The series will premiere on July 17, 2025 on Viva One.[7]
Advocacy
[edit]Callado is an advocate for mental health awareness.[8] She has also advocated for Black Lives Matter and Palestine.[9]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Ref(s). |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Safe Skies, Archer | Elyse | [3][2] |
| 2024 | Sem Break | Jessie | [5][6] |
| Chasing in the Wild | Elyse | [2] | |
| 2025 | Avenues of the Diamond | ||
| Bad Genius the Series | Grace |
References
[edit]- ^ "Hyacinth Callado - Viva Artists Agency". Viva Artists Agency.
- ^ a b c d e Bautista, Rafael (August 21, 2024). "6 Fun Facts About University Series Breakout Actress Hyacinth Callado". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- ^ a b Jose, Nica (September 10, 2023). "Safe Skies Archer cast reveal: ready for take-off". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- ^ Glorioso, Nica (October 10, 2023). "4 Pinoy RomComs that Inspired Rob Deniel's New Music Video". Nylon Manila. Archived from the original on July 1, 2025.
- ^ a b "Scream your heart out in 'Sem Break'". Manila Bulletin.
- ^ a b Wang, Nickie. "Summer thrills and chills". Manila Standard.
- ^ Requintina, Robert (June 29, 2025). "Would you prefer to be a genius, the wealthiest person, or the most attractive? Stars of 'Bad Genius' share their honest opinions". Manila Bulletin.
- ^ Batacan, Maggie (October 15, 2024). "Feel Your Feels: Accepting Your Allness with Hyacinth Callado". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- ^ Pascual, Pauline Joyce (January 31, 2025). "New Gen Z faces of 2025". Daily Tribune.