Kyle Daniel Magno Estrada (born May 3, 2002), better known as KD Estrada is a Filipino actor, singer, songwriter, and composer. He is mostly known for his stint as a celebrity housemate of Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10.

Career

2019–2020: Career Beginnings

In 2019, he started being a

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trainee and eventually released self-written single ''One of Many'' under StarPop, a subsidiary of music label

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. In 2020, He appeared as a performer in the

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' show ''

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'' which aired in TV5. However, after just three months on air, the show released their final episode due to low ratings and high production costs. Its timeslot was later filled by a simulcast of '' ASAP''.

2021–present: New Projects, New Music, PBB and KDLex

In 2021, Estrada along with other new artists were added as the new members of ''The Squad Plus'' (now ''The Squad 2022,'' formerly known as '' The Gold Squad'', popularized from the hit TV series ''

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''), joining its original members

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Kyle Echarri Kyle John Echarri (born June 20, 2003) is a Filipino-American singer and actor. He made his first television appearance at the age of eleven when he joined season 2 of ''The Voice Kids''. He has appeared in various films and television shows su ...

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, and

Seth Fedelin Seth Yancy Fronda Fedelin (born July 9, 2002, in Dasmariñas, Cavite) also known as Sethyboy is a Filipino actor, model, singer and dancer. Fedelin first appeared on television as a housemate on the reality show '' Pinoy Big Brother: Otso'' (20 ...

. ''The Squad 2022'' runs a YouTube channel with over 3.27M subscribers (as of May 2022), where they regularly post challenges, games, and song covers. Aside from ''The Squad 2022,'' Estrada was also a part of ''

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s ''New Breed of Singers'' alongside fellow ''Squadmates'' Angela Ken, Sam Cruz, Anji Salvacion, and Diego Guttierez. As a budding actor, Estrada appeared in

Loisa Andalio Josefina Loisa Francisco Andalio (; born April 21, 1999), better known as Loisa Andalio, is a Filipino actress, dancer and singer. She was first seen on Philippine TV in April 2014 as a housemate of the fifth regular season of ''Pinoy Big Broth ...

and

Ronnie Alonte Ronnie Alcantara Alonte II (born October 26, 1996, in Biñan, Laguna, Philippines) is a Filipino actor, singer, and dancer. He appeared in the films ''Seklusyon'' (2016), ''Vince and Kath and James'' (2016), and its sequel ''James and Pat and ...

's original

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series ''

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''. He also participated in the series' soundtrack. The series' soundtrack features his original composition ''Saves It'' which was a duet with the lead actress

, as well as ''Kaya Pala'' which he performed alongside

, Sam Cruz, and Anji Salvacion. Estrada also recorded a Chinese version of ''Mabagal'' (originally by

Moira Dela Torre Moira Rachelle Bustamante Dela Torre (born November 4, 1993) is a Filipinos, Filipino singer-songwriter. Born in Olongapo, Philippines, she began as a voice artist for corporate jingles and theme songs. In 2013, she competed in The Voice of the ...

and

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) with Singaporean artist Haven. In the same year, Estrada joined '' Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10'', the tenth overall season of ''

Pinoy Big Brother ''Pinoy Big Brother'', more popularly known by its abbreviated title ''PBB'', is the Philippine version of the '' Big Brother'' reality game show franchise. The word '' Pinoy'' in the title is a colloquial term for the Filipino people. Is a Phi ...

'' as part of the first batch of housemates in the Celebrity Edition, having been evicted on Day 71 alongside fellow housemate and future on-screen partner

Alexa Ilacad Alexandra Madarang Ilacad (born 26 February 2000), better known as Alexa Ilacad is a Filipino actress, singer, songwriter, host, dancer, vlogger and model. She appears in various commercials and shows of ABS-CBN Corporation, ABS-CBN, and is bes ...

. His entry inside the '' PBB'' House was notable for his musical contributions throughout the season, opening the discussion on mental health inside the house having experienced

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and depression; and the eventual closeness between him and Ilacad that grew as they consoled each other from their individual ''episodes'' inside the house—even calling the latter as his ''greatest takeaway'' from the show. During his stay inside the house, it was revealed through

's blue carpet event ''Unwrapped'' that he will be one of

' three leading men for upcoming Web series '' Bola Bola''. In 2022, After being evicted, he and Ilacad began to appear on a number of shows and interviews together such as ''

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ASAP, Kumunity: G sa Gabi with

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, KAPAMILYA Journeys of Hope with Father Tito Caluag'', and '' PBB Kumu Big Arrival'', where they performed with musical icon

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. He also went back to performing in ''

''.

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launched a project for the victims of typhoon '' Odette''—100 days of various fundraising activities starting from the ''10-day By Request benefit concert.'' ''KDLex''—Estrada and Ilacad's love team partnership were part of the first lineup of artists to perform. During their session, they have reached over 100,000 live viewers just from the KUMU stream alone. Due to rising popularity, in one of the pair's ''ASAP Natin 'To'' stints, it was announced that they will headline a FanCon and the upcoming Dreamscape and

series '' Run To Me''(originally announced as ''More Than Words)'' which will premiere this summer. Ahead of the ''KDLex'' concert, the pair delivered their first single ''Misteryo'' under

, as well as the '' Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10 - Adult Edition'' eviction song, ''When I See you Again'' which the pair wrote and composed together during their time in the '' Big Brother'' House. In less than 12 hours, the two singles placed at #1 and #2 respectively on the iTunes Philippines Top 100. Shortly after the announcement, Estrada and Ilacad held the online fan concert event through KTX.ph entitled ''Closer: The KDLex Fan Con'' on the 26th of February, in time with the actress' 22nd birthday. First selling of the SVIP and VIP tickets for their concert reportedly became sold-out in just an hour. Due to high demand from fans, KTX.ph added additional tickets for the show. Shortly after, it got sold out again and several times more. As his first acting project of the year, Estrada, alongside

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member

Akira Morishita is a Filipino-Japanese actor, singer and songwriter known for being a member and lead vocalist of the Filipino boy group BGYO. Morishita has co-written several tracks released by BGYO: " The Light" (2021), " Runnin'" (2021), " The Baddest" (202 ...

, and Ashton Salvador starred in

's Web series '' Bola Bola''. This marked the actor's first ever lead role in his career. As part of the series' soundtrack, he released another self-composed song under StarPop, ''Mahal Ba Kita?'' Ahead of the 2022 Presidential Elections in the Philippines, Estrada along with

, Angela Ken, Antenorcruz, FANA, iDolls,

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, JM Yosures, JMKO,

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, Anji Salvacion, Lara Maigue, Reiven Umali, and the

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took part in the release of the reimagined version of ''Pag-Isipan Mo Ang Boto Mo'' which was originally composed and recorded by

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. In celebration of

's 30th anniversary and after launching '' SLAY,'' the agency is set to launch ''FLEX''—its second digital video magazine. It aims to end toxic masculinity by promoting a new idea called modern masculinity. On the 3rd of May, in time with the actor's 20th birthday, Estrada announced over

's Instagram account that he will be the magazine's first ever cover boy. Prior to their series, Estrada and Ilacad starred as ''Jamir Xyrus'' and ''Janna Gives'' in ''Don't Cry Janna,'' a 4-episode KUMUserye directed by

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. In May the same year, ''KDLex'''s most-awaited digital series, '' Run To Me'' directed by

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premiered in

and KUMU (later in

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, and

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). Produced by

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, and KUMU, the series also stars Malou Crisologo,

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, Karl Gabriel, Ivan Carapiet, Margaux Montana, Henz Villariz, Matty Juniosa, and Haira Palaguitto. Together with the series, the pair also dropped their soundtrack album which dominated the local iTunes chart jumping to the #1 spot upon its midnight release. Their official soundtrack album ranked atop the local album list, while five of its tracks placed in the top 10 songs chart, ''Hiwaga'' at 1st spot, followed by ''Palagi'' at 2nd, ''Kasi, Kung, Kahit'' at 3rd, ''Misteryo'' at 4th, and ''When I See You Again'' at 5th. The single versions of ''When I See You Again'', and ''Misteryo'' also placed 6th and 8th respectively. In summation, seven out of the top 10 songs on iTunes Philippines were from the pair. In August,

toured in the United States as part of their 30th anniversary celebration. Estrada were among the stars who staged the shows. The artists first performed in the

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, followed by the US shows in Kings Theater, Brooklyn, The Warfield, San Francisco, and in the Saban Theatre, Beverly Hills. Through their fan's support, Estrada and Ilacad landed a billboard in

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as the pair won the ''Best International Artist'' at ''IdolPick'''s ''82nd Electronic Signboard Event'', and again on the next month at its ''83rd Electronic Signboard Event''. ''IdolPick'' is a web service provided by

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where you can pick and vote for your favorite idol.

Filmography

Television/Digital

Concerts

Offline

Notes

Online

Musical Plays

Music Video Appearances

Discography

Singles

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Soundtrack/Compilation Albums

Appears On

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Movies and Television Awards

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References

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