John Estrada

John Anthony Siason Estrada (born June 13, 1973)[1] is a Filipino film and TV actor who has starred in a number of roles as a leading man, comedian and villain. He was a contract actor with ABS-CBN from 1990 to 2018, with GMA Network from 2018 to 2021, and then with ABS-CBN again in 2021. He also did a sitcom with TV5 called Everybody Hapi.

John Estrada
Estrada in 2011
Born
John Anthony Siason Estrada

(1973-06-13) June 13, 1973
Quezon City, Philippines
Occupation(s)Actor, model, host
Years active1990–present
Agent(s)ABS-CBN Entertainment (1990–2018; 2021–present)
GMA Network (2018–2021)
TV5 Network (2008–2010; 2021–present)
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Spouses
(m. 1992; ann. 2004)
    (m. 2011)
    Children5

    Early life

    John Anthony Siason Estrada was born in 1973 in Quezon City, Philippines, and grew up with his family at Isabela, Basilan[2] where his father (Vicente Estrada) was a Municipal Councilor and his mother (Lilia Siason-Estrada) a public school teacher. At an early age, he was regularly cast in a variety of school plays and presentations, usually taking on the lead roles.

    Early career

    He first made his foray in show business as a model, having won Bodyshots Model Search, a competition sponsored by the Fashion Designers Association of the Philippines (FDAP) from nearby Zamboanga City up until his early college years when he moved to Metro Manila at age 16. He studied mass communications for two years at University of the Philippines Diliman but eventually dropped to pursue a career in acting.[2] His name gained further publicity when he married former child actress Janice de Belen who bore him 4 children: Inah (b. 1992), Moira (b. 1993), Kaila (b. 1996), and Yuan (b. 1998).

    Estrada became part of the ABS-CBN sitcom Palibhasa Lalake in 1990 and played minor roles in some films produced by Regal Films and Star Cinema. Soon after he shifted from acting to TV hosting via 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila (1995-1998). His biggest break in showbiz came in 1998 when he headlined the controversial ABS-CBN noontime show Magandang Tanghali Bayan (MTB) with Randy Santiago and Willie Revillame. His hosting job also cost him his marriage with Janice when he was linked to his Magandang Tanghali Bayan co-host Vanessa del Bianco. Janice and Estrada legally separated in 2001. The marriage was officially annulled in 2004.[3]

    Later and recent career

    In 2002, Estrada was chosen to play Boris opposite grand-slam actress Lorna Tolentino in the ABS-CBN soap Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay. His foray into dramatic acting did not alienate him from the audiences who are used to see him cracking jokes on noontime TV. He was later named Best Drama Actor in 2003 Star Awards for Television. Soon after, when ABS-CBN decided to reformat MTB following Willie Revillame's termination, Estrada offered to resign from the show so that he could concentrate on acting. He was given another lead role in another ABS-CBN soap Hiram opposite Kris Aquino and Dina Bonnevie in 2004.

    However, Estrada did not stick to leading man roles after Hiram. Instead, he tried his hand in doing villain roles in different soap operas on ABS-CBN. He returned to comedy when he accepted the role of Jim in the TV5 former sitcom Everybody Hapi with Long Mejia and Roxanne Guinoo. Due to the sitcom's numerous casting changes, the show was reformatted to Hapi Together with Carla Humphries, Leo Martinez, Callalily lead singer Kean Cipriano and former Everybody Hapi mainstays Nova Villa and Long Mejia. He returned to hosting for P.O.5 after 5 years since he was a former host of defunct ABS-CBN daily variety show, Magandang Tanghali Bayan, with P.O.5 co hosts Wilma Doesnt, Lucy Torres-Gomez, JC De Vera, Kean Cipriano and his best friend Richard "Goma" Gomez. Despite hosting and doing comedy for TV5, the Kapamilya Network still cast him for the inspirational drama Agua Bendita, in which he gained positive reviews. He was given a follow-up drama, Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin where he was reunited for the third time with grandslam actress Lorna Tolentino.

    He subsequently gave up his hosting stint in P.O.5 after ABS-CBN commissioned him and Randy Santiago to return to noontime TV hosting thru Happy Yipee Yehey. He also resigned from Hapi Together where his lead role (as Geronimo) was replaced by Joey Marquez who assumed another role similar to Geronimo's character.

    In 2014, Estrada starred in the melodrama, Ikaw Lamang where he reunited with Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin co-star Coco Martin as one of the main antagonists turned anti-hero Don Gonzalo Miravalez.

    Estrada also earns the unofficial distinction as one of three Philippine actors that appeared as villains in both TV and movie versions of Mars Ravelo's Lastikman, along with Cherie Gil and Danilo Barrios.

    In 2018, Estrada transferred to GMA Network after being with ABS-CBN for nearly 27 years, On May 2, he signed an exclusive contract with GMA Artist Center.[4]

    On August 23, 2021, Estrada returned to ABS-CBN as being the part of FPJ's Ang Probinsyano as the cunning yet power-hungry warlord Armando Silang and one of the main antagonists from FPJ's Batang Quiapo as the cunning, ruthless and brutal cop Rigor Dimaguiba.[5]

    Personal life

    Estrada is currently married to his longtime girlfriend Brazilian beauty titlist Priscilla Meirelles with whom he has one daughter, Anechka.[6]

    Filmography

    Television series

    YearTitleRole NotesNetwork
    1990–1998Palibhasa LalakeJohnny Main Role
    1995–2018ASAPHimself / Performer Main Performer
    1995–1996Familia ZaragozaSgt. Charlie Rodriguez
    1997–1999Onli In Da PhilippinesRocco
    1998–2003Magandang Tanghali BayanHimself / Host
    1999–2001Richard Loves LucyVarious
    2002–2003Kay Tagal Kang HinintayBoris Arcangel† Main Role / Protagonist
    2003–2004Masayang Tanghali BayanHost
    2003Ok Fine Whatever
    2003–2005Ang Tanging InaGeronimo
    2004OK Fine Oh Yes!
    HiramEdward Verdadero Main Role / Protagonist
    2005OK Fine, 'To Ang Gusto Nyo!
    Vietnam RoseAlexander dela Cerna Main Role / Antagonist
    WowoweeHimself Guest host
    2006Da Adventures of Pedro PendukoConsehal Lino
    2007Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga EngkantaoDr. Lazaro
    Maria FlordelunaGary Alvarado Main Cast / Anti-Hero
    2007–2008Mars Ravelo's LastikmanDr. Jared Evilone / Elemento† Main Cast / Main Antagonist
    2008–2010Everybody HapiJim Mainstay Cast
    2009May Bukas PaOlegario "Oleg" Pineda† Guest Role / Anti-Hero
    Komiks Presents: Mars Ravelo's Nasaan Ka Maruja?Michael Support Role / Protagonist
    Dahil May Isang IkawDaniel Ramirez Main Role / Antagonist / Anti-Hero
    2010 Rod Santiago's Agua Bendita Dr. Marcial Cristi Supporting Role / Protagonist
    2011Minsan Lang Kita IibiginCol. Joaquin Del Tierro
    2011–2012Happy, Yipee, YeheyHimself
    2012Lorenzo's TimeYoung Manuel Montereal Special Participation / Protagonist
    2012–2013A Beautiful AffairEdward Pierro Main Role / Anti-Hero
    2013Huwag Ka Lang MawawalaAlejo Apostol Supporting Cast / Protagonist
    2014Ikaw Lamang (Book 1)Don Gonzalo Miravelez† Main Cast / Anti-Hero
    2015Walang IwananDiosdado "Dado" Pascual Supporting Role / Protagonist
    2016–2017Magpahanggang WakasTristan Lozado† Main Role / Primary Antagonist / Finale Anti-Hero
    2017–2018The Good SonAnthony Buenavidez† Supporting Cast / Protagonist
    2018Celebrity BluffHimesefGuest
    Wowowin
    Lip Sync Battle Philippines
    Victor MagtanggolLoki / Dr. Mikolai Main Role / Antagonist
    2019Kara MiaArthur Lacson Supporting Cast / Anti-Hero
    2021John En EllenJohn Kulantong Main Cast / Protagonist
    Bawal Na Game Show Himself Main Player
    Babawiin Ko ang LahatVictor Salvador Supporting Cast / Protagonist
    2021–present ASAP Himself / Performer Main Performer
    2021–2022FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoArmando Silang† Main Cast / Antagonist
    2023–presentFPJ's Batang QuiapoPNP Deputy Chief Rigor Dimaguiba Main Role / Main Antagonist

    Drama anthologies

    YearTitleRole NotesNetwork
    1997 Wansapanataym: "Touch of Gold" Steve Main Role / Protagonist
    2017Maalaala Mo Kaya: TahananRecho Main Role / Protagonist
    Maalaala Mo Kaya: JuiceRaul Supporting Role / Anti-Hero
    Maalaala Mo Kaya: BandilaLoloy Dando Supporting Cast / Protagonist
    2018 Pepito ManalotoRJ / Romeo Guest Role
    2019 Magpakailanman: Sagip Buhay ng KaawayBinjihad Guro Main Role / Anti-Hero
    2020Dear Uge: Wish Me LoveJuanchoGuest Role

    Film

    • Lover's Delight (1990)
    • Pakasalan Mo Ako (1991) (Estrada's first movie role)
    • Ipaglaban Mo ako Boy Topak (1991)
    • Buburahin Kita sa Mundo! (1991)
    • Boy Praning Utak Pulbura (1992)
    • Pretty Boy Hoodlum (1992)
    • Shotgun Banjo (1992)
    • Aswang (1992)
    • Guwapings: The First Adventure (1992) - Charlie
    • Gwapings Dos (1993) - Freddie
    • May Minamahal (1993) - Bombit
    • Hindi Magbabago (1994)
    • Buhay ng Buhay ko (1994)
    • Araw-araw, gabi-gabi (1995)
    • Romano Sagrado: Talim sa Dilim (1996) - Dante
    • Akin Ang Puri (1996)
    • Radio Romance (1996) as Lester
    • Milyonaryong Mini (1996) (Estrada's first comedy film)
    • Sa Kamay ng Batas (1996)
    • Best Friends (1997) -
    • Calvento Files: The Movie (1997) - Pinong (Episode 2)
    • Hari ng Yabang (1997) - Adelbert
    • Sanggano (1997) - Raymond
    • Ang Babae sa Bintana (1998)
    • Weder-Weder Lang 'Yan (1999) - Dodong
    • Pera o Bayong (Not da TV)! (2000) - Mauricio
    • Lastikman (2004) - Taong Aso (Estrada's 1st VIVA film)
    • Caregiver (2008) - Teddy Gonzales
    • BFF: Best Friends Forever (2009) - Tim/TJ
    • Villa Estrella (2009) - Dave
    • Rosario (2010) - Jose
    • Ouija 2 (2012) - Ka Mano
    • Must Be... Love (2013) - King Espinosa
    • Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill, the Arturo Porcuna Story (2013) - Tony Razon
    • Trophy Wife (2014) - Sammy
    • Tragic Theater (2015) - Fr. Nilo Marcelo
    • Unexpectedly Yours (2017) - Yael Gonzales
    • I Love You, Hater (2018) - Richard
    • The Last Interview: The Mayor Antonio Halili Story (2019)
    • Fruits N' Vegetables: Mga Bulakboleros (2021) - Visitor at U.P. Campus-Diliman
    • Labyu with an Accent (2022) - Larry (Gabo's father)

    Awards and nominations

    YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
    200317th PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Drama ActorKay Tagal Kang HinintayWon[7]
    200519th PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Drama ActorHiramNominated
    200822nd PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Comedy ActorEverybody HapiNominated
    20096th ENPRESS Golden Screen AwardsBest Supporting Actor in a Comedy, Drama or MusicalCaregiverWon[8]
    57th FAMAS AwardsBest Supporting ActorNominated
    3rd Gawad Genio AwardsBest Film ActorNominated
    201127th Luna AwardsBest ActorNominated
    201225th Awit AwardsBest Novelty Recording (shared with Rico J. Puno and Randy Santiago)NanananaWon[9]
    Best Dance Recording (shared with Rico J. Puno and Randy Santiago)I-swing MoNominated
    201428th PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Drama Supporting ActorIkaw LamangWon[10]
    62nd FAMAS AwardsBest Supporting ActorBoy Golden: Shoot to KillNominated
    2015PMPC Star Awards for MoviesMovie Actor of the YearTrophy WifeNominated

    References

    1. Ramos, Jansen (January 10, 2021). "IN PHOTOS: Celebrities who were born in the Year of the Ox". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
    2. "John Estrada recalls growing up in Basilan". ABS-CBN News. November 30, 2013. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
    3. "IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The highs and lows of John Estrada's love journey". INQUIRER.net. April 17, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
    4. "John Estrada, pumirma na ng kontrata bilang Kapuso | Showbiz | GMA News Online". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
    5. "John Estrada, balik-Kapamilya; bahagi na ng 'FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'". ABS-CBN News. August 23, 2021. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
    6. Sanchez, Rowena Joy A. (February 28, 2010). "John on inviting Janice to his wedding: 'It's useless'". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on March 4, 2010. Retrieved March 19, 2010.
    7. Cruz, Marinel R. (October 14, 2003). "Bong: I'll wait till Jinggoy is ready". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
    8. Almo, Nerisa (May 1, 2009). "Indie film Boses wins six trophies at 6th Golden Screen Awards". PEP.ph. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
    9. "PHOTOS: The 25th Awit Awards". RAPPLER. November 28, 2012. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
    10. "28th PMPC Star Awards for TV And the winners are..." Philstar.com. November 25, 2014. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
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