John Estrada
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John Estrada | |
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| Born | Joaquin Mikael Prieto Estrada |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Model |
| Years active | 1991-present |
- This article is about the Filipino actor. For the 15th Sergeant Major of the United States Marine Corps, see John L. Estrada.
John Estrada (born June 13, 1973-February 6,2011) RIP... is a Filipino movie and TV actor, starred in a number of roles as a leading man, comedian and villain.
He is currently part of ABS-CBN contract actors.
Life and career
He was born in 1973 in Quezon City, Philippines, and grew up with his family at Isabela City, Basilan where his father (Vicente Estrada) was a Municipal Councilor and his mother (Lilia Estrada) a public shool teacher. Even at an early age, he was regularly cast in a variety of school plays and presentations, usually taking on the lead roles.
He first made his foray in show business as a model having won a Body Shots competition early into his college years in Zamboanga. However, his name gained publicity when he married actress Janice de Belen who bore him 4 children: [Inah (b. 1992), Moira (b. 1993), Kaila (b. 1996), and Yuan (b. 1998)].
John 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. 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" (MTB) co-host Vanessa del Bianco. Janice and John legally separated in 2001. The marriage was officially annulled on 2004.
In 2002, John 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, John 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 John 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. Recently, he returned to comedy when he accepted the role of Jim in the TV5 former sitcom "Everybody Hapi" with Long Mejia and Roxanne Guinoo. He returned again to sitcom via TV5's newest comedy sitcom, "Hapi Together" with Carla Humphries, Leo Martinez, Callalily lead singer Kean Cipriano and former "Everybody Hapi" mainstays Nova Villa & 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 bes pren Richard "Goma" Gomez.
John 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.
Estrada is now currently in a relationship with girlfriend and beauty queen Priscilla Meirelles.[1]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Untitled variety noontime show | Himself / Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | TBA | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Happy Together | TBA | TV5 |
| 2010 | P.O.5 | host | TV5 |
| 2010 | Agua Bendita | Dr. Marcial Cristi | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Talentadong Pinoy | Guest Celebrity Judge | TV5 |
| 2009 | Dahil May Isang Ikaw | Daniel Ramirez | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Komiks Presents: Mars Ravelo's Nasaan Ka Maruja? | Michael | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | May Bukas Pa | Olegario | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Everybody Hapi | Jaime a.k.a. Jim | TV5 |
| 2007 | Lastikman | Dr. Jared Evilone/Elemento | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Maria Flordeluna | Gary Alvarado | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao | Dr. Lazaro | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Consehal Lino | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Wowowee | Guest Host/Himself | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Vietnam Rose | Alexander dela Cerna | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | OK Fine Ito Ang Gusto Niyo | ABS-CBN | |
| 2004 | Hiram | Edward Verdadero | ABS-CBN |
| 2004 | Ok Fine Oh Yes! | ABS-CBN | |
| 2003–2005 | Ang Tanging Ina | Geronimo | ABS-CBN |
| 2003 | Ok Fine Whatever | ABS-CBN | |
| 1998–2004 | Magandang Tanghali Bayan | Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2002–2003 | Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay | Boris Arcangel | ABS-CBN |
| 1999–2001 | Richard Loves Lucy | ABS-CBN | |
| 1998–2003 | Magandang Tanghali Bayan | Host | ABS-CBN |
| 1997–1999 | Onli In Da Philippines | Rocco | ABS-CBN |
| 1996–1997 | Familia Zaragoza | ABS-CBN | |
| 1991–present | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Various | ABS-CBN |
| 1986–1998 | Palibhasa Lalake | Johnny | ABS-CBN |
Movies
- Villa Estrella (2009) - Dave
- BFF (Best Friends Forever) (2009) - Tim/TJ
- Caregiver (2008) - Teddy Gonzales
- Lastikman (2004) - Taong Aso
- Pera o bayong (Not da TV)! (2000) - Mauricio
- Weder-weder lang 'yan (1999) - Dodong
- Ang Babae sa Bintana (1998)
- Sanggano (1997) - Raymond
- Hari ng Yabang (1997) - Adelbert
- Calvento Files: The Movie (1997) - Pinong (Episode 2)
- Sa kamay ng batas (1996)
- Milyonaryong mini (1996)
- Radio Romance (1996) as Lester
- Akin Ang Puri (1996)
- Best Friends (1995) - john estrada's very 1st comedy movie
- Romano Sagrado: Talim sa dilim (1995)
- Araw-araw, gabi-gabi (1995)
- Hindi magbabago (1994)
- Buhay ng Buhay ko (1994)
- May minamahal (1993) - Bombit
- Gwapings Dos (1993) - Freddie
- Guwapings: The First Adventure (1992) - Charlie
- Aswang (1992)
- Shotgun Banjo (1992)
- Pretty Boy Hoodlum (1992)
- Buburahin Kita sa Mundo! (1991)
- Ipaglaban Mo ako Boy Topak (1991)
- Pakasalan mo ako (1991)
Awards
- Winner, Best Supporting Actor In A Comedy, Drama Or Musical "Caregiver" - Empress Golden Screen Awards 2009
- Winner, Best Drama Actor "Hiram" - 18th Star Awards for TV 2004
- Nominated, Best Comedy Actor "Everybody Hapi" - 22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV 2008-2009
References
- ^ Sanchez, Rowena Joy A. (2010-02-28). "John on inviting Janice to his wedding: 'It's useless'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2010-03-19.
External links
- John Estrada at IMDb