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Jason Joseph Francis Carlos Diaz Ejercito (; born June 4, 1995), known professionally as Kiko Estrada, is a
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actor who is best known for his role in ''
Tween Hearts ''Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts'' is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gina Alajar, it stars Barbie Forteza, Joshua Dionisio, Bea Binene and Jake Vargas. It premiered on September 26, 2010 ...
'' on
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before he transferred to
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, where he appeared in '' Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto'' and ''
Annaliza ''Annaliza'' is a 2013 Philippine family drama television series based on the 1980 television series (aired by GMA Radio Television Arts) that starred Julie Vega, together with Alicia Alonzo, Renato del Prado, Augusto Victa and Daria Ramirez. ...
''. In 2014, he moved back to GMA Network, where he appeared on several television dramas.


Background

Estrada was born in
Manila Manila ( , ; fil, Maynila, ), officially the City of Manila ( fil, Lungsod ng Maynila, ), is the capital of the Philippines, and its second-most populous city. It is highly urbanized and, as of 2019, was the world's most densely populate ...
. His mother, Cheska Diaz, is a former actress, and his father,
Gary Estrada Gary Jason Bocaling Ejercito (; born May 16, 1971), better known as Gary Estrada, is a television and film actor in the Philippines. He is also a politician. Early life Ejercito was born on May 16, 1971 in the Philippines to actor Jorge M. Ej ...
, is an actor who also serves as board member of Quezon Province. He is the grandson of
Paquito Diaz Francisco Bustillos Diaz Sr. (May 28, 1937 – March 3, 2011), also known professionally as Paquito Diaz, was a veteran Filipino actor and movie director. He specialized in antagonist roles for both action and comedy films. Biography Early lif ...
and
George Estregan Jesús Jorge Ejército (; July 10, 1939 – August 8, 1988), better known as George Estregan or George Estregan Sr., was a Filipino ''mestizo'' film actor. Estregan made his film debut in 1963 with ''Jose Nazareno, ang Taxi Driver''.Villanueva ...
. 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.tsapsuy.com (2011
''Kiko Estrada Biography''
Retrieved July 11, 2013
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. His parents were the main force that urged him to go into show business. He began acting lessons in ABS-CBN’s
Star Magic ABS-CBN Center for Communication Arts, Inc., trade name, doing business as Star Magic (formerly known as ABS-CBN Talent Center), is the Talent agency, talent agency owned by ABS-CBN Corporation based in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines t ...
in 2010. Estrada was in a relationship with former Kapamilya and now Kapuso actress
Devon Seron Devon Seron is a Filipina actress and television personality. Personal life Seron grew up in Cebu, Philippines. Despite their financial issues, her parents decided to move her to an expensive private school close to their home to minimize her w ...
, but then confirmed their split in April 2021. Also has previous relationship with
Barbie Forteza Barbara Ambas Forteza (born July 31, 1997), professionally known as Barbie Forteza (), is a Filipino actress, comedian, dancer, singer, host, and vlogger. She is the recipient of several accolades, including both international and local award ...
. He was previously in a relationship with fellow Kapamilya actress,
Heaven Peralejo Heaven Lyan Salvador Peralejo ( ; ; born November 25, 1999) is a Filipina actress and television personality known for joining the reality show '' Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7'' in 2016. Early life Heaven Lyan Salvador Peralejo was born on Nove ...
.


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. 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. 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 ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' (; formerly written as ''Maala-ala Mo Kaya...''; abbreviated as ''MMK''), also known as ''Memories'', is a Philippines, Philippine television drama anthology show broadcast by Kapamilya Channel under ABS-CBN Entertainment. ...
'' in the episode "Krus" where he was cast as the leading man of
Julia Montes Mara Hautea Schnittka (; born March 19, 1995), known professionally as Julia Montes (), is a Filipino-German actress and model. She is one of the most sought-after actresses in the country and has been hailed as the “''Royal Princess of Dram ...
. He was also part of the remake of ''
Annaliza ''Annaliza'' is a 2013 Philippine family drama television series based on the 1980 television series (aired by GMA Radio Television Arts) that starred Julie Vega, together with Alicia Alonzo, Renato del Prado, Augusto Victa and Daria Ramirez. ...
'' where he played a supporting role. In July 2013, Estrada announced his first foray into the movie world with a movie called Chasing Boulevards with co-star
Kim Rodriguez Kim Jerami Empasis Rebadulla (born August 14, 1994), known professionally as Kim Rodriguez (; formerly Kim Komatsu), is a Filipino actress and model known for her role in ''Kakambal ni Eliana'' as a girl with a twin snake and in ''Strawberry L ...
and
Teejay Marquez Teejay Marquez is a Filipino actor, dancer, television personality and commercial model who was recently seen in GMA Network's shows. As of 2015 he is under ABS-CBN management. He also works as an actor in Indonesia. Filmography Film Televisi ...
. 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 ''
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'' as
Julia Barretto Julia Francesca Barretto Baldivia (born March 10, 1997), better known for her screen name Julia Barretto (), is a Filipino actress and model. Dubbed as the “''Drama Princess''” of her generation by various media outlet, Barretto was inducte ...
's leading man but was later replaced by
Enrique Gil Enrique Mari Bacay Gil V (; born March 30, 1992) is a Filipino actor, dancer, and commercial model. Gil has appeared in various films and television shows such as ''Mula Sa Puso'', ''Budoy'', '' Princess and I'', '' Muling Buksan Ang Puso'' an ...
and
Sam Concepcion Samuel Lawrence Lopez Concepcion (born October 17, 1992) is a Filipino singer, dancer, actor, VJ and host. Concepcion emerged as the winner for the Big Division of the first season of ''Little Big Star'' in April 2006. Concepcion currently h ...
. 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 Kim Jerami Empasis Rebadulla (born August 14, 1994), known professionally as Kim Rodriguez (; formerly Kim Komatsu), is a Filipino actress and model known for her role in ''Kakambal ni Eliana'' as a girl with a twin snake and in ''Strawberry L ...
. He also played a callboy who learned about his father's true identity after his own father became his customer in Magpakailanman. In November 2018, he became part of ABS-CBN's show ''
Pamilya Ko ''Pamilya Ko'' () is a 2019 Philippine drama television series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Raymund B. Ocampo, it stars Sylvia Sanchez, JM de Guzman, Arci Muñoz and Joey Marquez. The series aired on the network's ''Primetime Bida'' even ...
'' a month after his contract with GMA Network expired. In October 2020, he landed a lead role and became part of ABS-CBN's show '' Bagong Umaga''. He was paired with fellow Kapamilya actress Michelle Vito. Estrada is the ex-boyfriend of Devon Seron. He confirmed their breakup last April 2021. Months after their breakup, the actor confirmed that he is dating Heaven Peralejo. Estrada and Peralejo broke up this year.


Filmography


Television drama


Drama anthology


Film


Awards


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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Estrada, Kiko Living people Male actors from Manila Kiko Kiko Kiko GMA Network personalities ABS-CBN personalities Star Magic De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde alumni 1995 births