Kiko Estrada
Jason Joseph Francis Carlos Diaz Ejercito (born June 4, 1992), known professionally as Kiko Estrada, is a Filipino actor who is best known for his role in Tween Hearts on GMA Network before he transferred to ABS-CBN, where he appeared in Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto and Annaliza. In 2014, he moved back to GMA Network, where he appeared on several television dramas.[1]
Kiko Estrada | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jason Joseph Francis Carlos Diaz Ejercito June 4, 1992 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Alma mater | Colegio San Agustin De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Agent | GMA Artist Center (2011, 2014–2018) ABS-CBN Entertainment Groups (2012–2014, 2019–present) Star Magic (2012–2014) ALV Talent Circuit (2014–present) |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Parent(s) | Gary Estrada Cheska Diaz |
| Family | George Estregan (grandfather) Paquito Diaz (grandfather) Romy Diaz (granduncle) ER Ejercito (uncle) Gherome Ejercito (uncle) Joseph Estrada (granduncle) Jinggoy Estrada (uncle) JV Ejercito (uncle) Julian Estrada (cousin) Joko Diaz (uncle) |
Background
Estrada was born in Manila. His mother, Cheska Diaz, is a former actress, and his father, Gary Estrada, is an actor who also serves as Board Member of Quezon Province. He is the grandson of Filipino movie icons Paquito Diaz and George Estregan. His parents have separated and each remarried, and he has several younger half-siblings. Of these, he has three half-sisters—Garielle Bernice, Garianna Beatrice and Gianna Bettina—from his father's present wife, Bernadette Allyson, and he has a half-brother, Stefan, and a half-sister, Gabrielle Alexi, from his mother's present husband, Carlos Morales.[2]
Estrada went to high school at Colegio San Agustin, and he attended college at College of St. Benilde, where he enrolled in the diplomatic affairs program.[2] His parents were the main force that urged him to go into show business. He began acting lessons in ABS-CBN’s Star Magic in 2010.
He is currently in a steady relationship with former Kapamilya, and now a Kapuso actress, Devon Seron.[3]
Career
In 2011, Estrada's first appearance was in Reel Love: Tween Hearts. He played a supporting role in the youth-oriented television series and he teamed up with Barbie Forteza. The show ended in June 2012.
In 2012, four months after Tween Hearts ended, Estrada moved to ABS-CBN for non-contractual acting.[4] In his new station, his first acting stint was a supporting role in noontime television series, Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto. The series ended in December 2012.[5]
In 2013, Estrada formally signed a contract with ABS-CBN and started his time at the station by landing a role in Asia’s longest drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya in the episode "Krus" where he was cast as the leading man of Julia Montes. He was also part of the remake of Annaliza where he played a supporting role.[6]
In July 2013, Estrada announced his first foray into the movie world with a movie called Chasing Boulevards with co-star Kim Rodriguez and Teejay Marquez.[7] He also appeared in Minute to Win It as a contestant joining the team of Star Magic Circle 2013.
In 2014 Estrada was originally part of the main cast of Mirabella as Julia Barretto's leading man but was later replaced by Enrique Gil and Sam Concepcion. After months of hiatus he came back and signed an exclusive contract with GMA Network via Strawberry Lane. He is paired with his Chasing Boulevard co-star Kim Rodriguez. He also played a callboy who learned about his father's true identity after his own father became his customer in Magpakailanman.[8]
In November 2018, he became part of ABS-CBN's upcoming show Pamilya Ko a month after his contract with GMA expired.
In October 2020, he landed a lead role and became part of ABS-CBN's upcoming show Bagong Umaga. He was paired with fellow Kapamilya actress Michelle Vito.
Filmography
Television drama
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2012 | Reel Love Presents: Tween Hearts | Kevin Del Mundo | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto | Leo Samaniego | ABS-CBN |
| 2013–2014 | Annaliza | Bart Dimaguiba | |
| 2014 | Yagit | Pipo | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Strawberry Lane | Paulino "Paul" Dizon | |
| 2015 | My Mother's Secret | Craig De Leon | |
| 2016 | Yagit | Pipo | |
| 2016 | Princess in the Palace | Kiko Castro | |
| 2016 | That's My Amboy | Patrick Almelda | |
| 2016 | Sinungaling Mong Puso | Jason Villafuerte Aguirre | |
| 2017 | Mulawin vs. Ravena | Rafael Montenegro | |
| 2017 | Alyas Robin Hood | Iking | |
| 2018 | My Guitar Princess | Justin Garcia | |
| 2018 | Ika-5 Utos | Emilio "Leo" Buenaventura Jr. | |
| 2019–2020 | Pamilya Ko | Bernardo "Beri" Mabunga | ABS-CBN |
| 2020 | Bagong Umaga | Daniel "Otep" Jacinto | Kapamilya Channel |
Drama anthology
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Krus" | Rowell | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Telebisyon" | Greg | |
| 2014 | Magpakailanman: "Pinutol na Kaligayahan: The Lito and Lenly Bayabados Story" | JB | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Maynila: "Open your Heart" | ||
| 2014 | Maynila: "My Sister's Lover" | ||
| 2014 | Magpakailanman: "Ang Lihim ng Aking Ama" | Ramil | |
| 2015 | Maynila: "Feelingera na, Assumera pa" | Wendel | |
| 2015 | Maynila: "Sweet Summer Love" | Kyle | |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: "Kapatid sa Ina: The Jason Delgado and Alvin Fontanilla Story" | Jason | |
| 2015 | Wagas: "Carding & Lilian Love Story" | Young Carding | |
| 2015 | Karelasyon: "Utol" | Julius | |
| 2015 | Wagas: "Terry and Jonjon Love Story" | Jonjon | |
| 2016 | Magpakailanman: "Gang War Victim" | Lando | |
| 2017 | Imbestigador: "Bulacan Massacre" | Carmelino 'Miling' Ibañes | |
| 2017 | Magpakailanman: "Nika Manika" | Enrico | |
| 2018 | Magpakailanman: "Asawa Ko ang Bayaw Ko" | Mark / Michael | |
| 2018 | Tadhana: "Panganay" | Rodel | |
| 2018 | Wagas: "Nakikita ng Puso: The Obet and Rowena Story" | Obet | |
| 2018 | Wagas: "A Promise to Forever" | Clark | |
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "White Ribbon – The Love Story of Moira and Jason" | Jason Marvin | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Kadena" | Kirby Manzon | |
| 2019 | Ipaglaban Mo!: "Alegasyon" | Michael |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Chasing Boulevards | Kiko Flores |
| 2017 | Pwera Usog | Quintin |
| 2018 | My Fairy Tail Love Story | DJ Ethan |
| Walwal | Marco |
Awards
| Year | Association | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 63rd FAMAS Awards | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award[9] | N/A | Won |
| 2017 | World Class Excellence Japan Awards | Outstanding New Best Actor[10] | Sinungaling Mong Puso | Won |
References
- IMDb.com, Inc. (2012) Kiko Estrada Filmography Retrieved July 2013
- tsapsuy.com (2011) Kiko Estrada Biography Retrieved July 11, 2013
- "Here's what made Kiko Estrada fall in love with Devon Seron". starcinema.abs-cbn.com. 2019-01-25. Retrieved 2019-01-25.
- Tempo (2012) Dahil sa pangakong napako, Kapuso star Kiko Kapamilya na ngayon Archived 2013-12-27 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved July 11, 2013
- PEP.ph (2012) Newbie actor Kiko Estrada says his grandfather Paquito Diaz’s death inspired him to get into showbiz Retrieved July 11, 2013
- Yahoo! Asia Pacific (2013) The cast: Annaliza Retrieved July 11, 2013
- PEP.ph (2013) Julia Barretto will star with Diego Loyzaga and Kiko Estrada in Mira Bella Retrieved July 2013
- >http://manilastandardtoday.com/2014/09/07/kiko-estrada-returns-martin-del-rosario-moves-in-and-camille-remains-kapuso/<
- "FULL LIST: Winners, FAMAS Awards 2015". Rappler. 21 September 2015. Retrieved 12 March 2016.
- Dabu, Bianca Rose (5 February 2017). "Kiko Estrada wins Outstanding New Best Actor award". GMA News. GMA Network, Inc. GMA News and Public Affairs. Retrieved 26 March 2017.