Carla Elago Ford (born November 21, 1974), better known as Karla Estrada, is a

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actress and singer. Films and television series in which she starred in ''

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'' and ''Maricris Sioson: Japayuki''. She starred as supporting role in the series '' Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw.'' In 2016, Estrada signed a 2-year exclusive contract with

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Early life and career

Carla Estrada was born as Carla Elago Ford on November 21, 1974, in

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to a Filipino mother and an American father. Shortly thereafter, her father left after being misinformed that Karla had died at birth. According to an episode in ''

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'' featuring accounts on her life, Estrada was born to a rich family but was forced to move to Tacloban after the death of her grandfather, who was responsible for most of the livelihood of the family. Estrada aspired to become an

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since childhood and joined singing competitions. She was discovered by a talent manager in

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, which led to her appearance in '' That's Entertainment''.

Personal life

Estrada is the mother of

Daniel Padilla Daniel John Elago Ford (born April 26, 1995), better known by his screen name Daniel Padilla (), is a Filipino actor and recording artist. Padilla made his television debut with a supporting role in the soap opera ''Gimik 2010'' (2010), befor ...

whom she had at the age of 20; her son's father is,

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. Estrada brought Daniel to see Rommel Padilla in prison three years later. She had three children, Jose Carlito whom she had at the age of 21 with Naldy Padilla, Margaret and Carmella from different father. At age 18, Estrada looked for her father who later apologized for not knowing that her birth was successful. In 2016, she stated that she is on good terms with her father, describing herself as his "carbon copy". She is

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's cousin.

Filmography

Television

Movies

*'' Maid in Malacañang'' (2022) *'' Momshies! Ang Soul Mo’y Akin'' (2021) *''Familia Blondina'' (2019) *'' Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad'' (2017) *''

Beauty and the Bestie ''Beauty and the Bestie'' is a 2015 Filipino action comedy film directed by Wenn V. Deramas, starring Vice Ganda and Coco Martin, alongside James Reid, and Nadine Lustre in their also stars. It is an official entry to the 2015 Metro Manila Fi ...

'' (2015) *'' Moron 5.2: The Transformation'' (2014) *''

Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina, at mga Anak ''Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina at mga Anak'' ( fil, In the Name of the Father, Mother, and Children) is a 2014 Philippine action film featuring the Padilla family. The film was on the shortlist to show at the 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival. Synopsis ...

'' (2014) *''Palad Ta ang Nagbuot (Our Fate Decides)'' (2013) *''

This Guy's in Love with U Mare! ''This Guy's In Love With U Mare!'' is a 2012 Filipino comedy parody film under Star Cinema and Viva Films. It stars Luis Manzano, Vice Ganda and Toni Gonzaga, and it is directed by Wenn V. Deramas. The film received mixed reviews from Filipino ...

'' (2012) *''Pagnanasa'' (2010) *''Pipo'' (2009) *'' Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!'' (2007) *'' Super Noypi'' (2006) *''

Kung Ikaw Ay Isang Panaginip ''Kung Ikaw Ay Isang Panaginip'' () is a 2002 Filipino romantic comedy and fantasy film directed by Wenn V. Deramas and produced by Star Cinema. The cast was led by Jolina Magdangal, with Leandro Muñoz and Rafael Rosell in his introducing fi ...

'' (2002) *''Sa iyo ang sarap, akin ang hirap '' (1999) *''Banatan '' (1999) *''Masarap ang unang kagat '' (1998) *''Kakaibang karisma'' (1995) *''The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y mapatawad mo'' (1994) *''Bala at lipistik'' (1994) *''Sobra talaga'' (1994) *''Teenage Mama'' (1993) *''Kahit may mahal ka ng iba'' (1993) *''Maricris Sioson: Japayuki'' (1993) *''First Time... Like a Virgin!'' (1992) *''Wanted Bata-Batuta'' (1987)

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