Jake Ejercito
Jake Ejercito | |
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Born | Juan Emilio Enriquez Ejercito[1] March 27, 1990[2] Metro Manila, Philippines |
Education | Queen Mary University of London Northumbria University |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2016–present |
Agent | Star Magic (2021–present) |
Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
Partner | Andi Eigenmann (2011–2014) |
Children | 1 |
Parents |
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Family | Ejercito |
Juan Emilio "Jake" Enriquez Ejercito (Tagalog pronunciation: [ʔɛˌhɛːɾ.sɪˈto]; born March 27, 1990) is a Filipino actor. He is the son of former actor and Philippine President Joseph Estrada and a half-brother to Senators Jinggoy Estrada and JV Ejercito.
Education
Ejercito attended Xavier School in San Juan from grade school to high school.[2] He studied politics at the Queen Mary University of London.[2][3]
In 2018, Ejercito earned his master's degree in Marketing from Northumbria University in Singapore.[4]
Career
Ejercito made guest appearances as Jake, a classmate to Maine Mendoza's character Yaya Dub, in Eat Bulaga!'s "Kalyeserye" segment in 2016.[5] In the same year, he later appeared in the said variety show's Lenten specials[6] and was awarded Best New Male TV Personality[7] in the 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television for his appearance in the episode "God Gave Me You".[8]
In 2020, he hosted Sunday Noontime Live![3] and made his film debut in Coming Home.[9]
In September 2021-January 2022, he portrayed Cedric Banes in Marry Me, Marry You.[10]
Personal life
Ejercito is one of three children of Joseph Estrada and Laarni Enriquez.[10] He is a brother to Jerika Ejercito and Jacob Ejercito.[4] Through his father, he has multiple half-siblings.[11]
Ejercito has a daughter, Ellie (born November 2011), with actress Andi Eigenmann.[7][8] He broke up with Eigenmann in 2014, but he continues to co-parent Ellie with her.[12][13]
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref. |
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2016 | Eat Bulaga: Kalyeserye | Yaya Dub's classmate | GMA Network | [6] |
Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: God Gave Me You | Matthew | [6][8] | ||
2017 | Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Mansyon | Jeko Neruda | ||
2018 | Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Pamilya | Lester | [6] | |
2020–2021 | Sunday Noontime Live! | Himself / Host / Performer | TV5 | [3] |
2021 | ASAP Natin 'To | Himself / Performer | Kapamilya Channel | |
Magandang Buhay | Himself / Guest | |||
2021–2022 | Marry Me, Marry You | Cedric Banes | Supporting Cast / Anti-Hero[14] | |
2022 | The Broken Marriage Vow | Gabby Gomez | Special Participation / Protagonist[15] | |
A Family Affair | Seb Estrella | Main Cast / Anti-Hero[citation needed] | ||
2023 | Fit Check | Chris | Amazon Prime Video | Main Cast / Protagonist |
It's Showtime | Himself | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / GTV | ||
Linlang | Lucas | Amazon Prime Video | Guest Cast / Antagonist | |
2023–2024 | Can't Buy Me Love | Aldrich Co | Kapamilya Channel | Recurring Cast / Protagonist |
Film
Year | Title | Role | Production | Ref. |
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2020 | Coming Home | Enji Librada | Maverick Films | [9] |
2023 | A Very Good Girl | Charles | Star Cinema | [16] |
2024 | GG (Good Game) | Coach of Northstarz | Mediaworks Create Cinema Star Cinema |
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Awards and nominations
Year | Work | Organization | Category | Result | Source |
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2016 | "God Gave Me You" – Eat Bulaga! Lenten Drama Specials | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Male TV Personality [a] | Won | [7] |
Notes
- ^ Tied with Simon Pineda.
References
- ^ "Joseph Estrada's Son Takes Rolls-Royce 'Selfie' as He Travels to Hong Kong Hostage Crisis Talks". South China Morning Post. August 23, 2014. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
- ^ a b c Siazon, Rachelle (November 6, 2020). "Jake Ejercito: Hitching His Wagon to a Star". pep.ph. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ a b c Cruz, Marinel (June 2, 2021). "Jake Ejercito Disillusioned with PH Politics". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ a b Hallare, Katrina (June 26, 2018). "LOOK: Jake Ejercito Earns Master's Degree with Honors from Singaporean University". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ Alpad, Christina (January 11, 2016). "AlDub Now a Love Triangle with Jake Ejercito". The Manila Times. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Acar, Aedrianne (November 14, 2017). "Kalyeserye Hunks: Where are They Now?". GMA News Online. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ a b c Abanilla, Clarizel (October 25, 2016). "Jake Ejercito Finally Admits Being Father to Andi's Daughter". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
- ^ a b c Ligunas, Mary Louise (October 24, 2016). "Jake Ejercito Dedicates PMPC Star Awards Recognition to Daughter Ellie". GMA News Online. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ a b "It's a Wrap for 'Coming Home'". Very Wang. The Manila Times. February 18, 2020. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
- ^ a b "'The time is right': Jake Ejercito Finally Set for Kapamilya Debut". ABS-CBN News. May 1, 2021.
- ^ "Love Consultant Erap Offers Services to Noy". The Philippine Star. April 21, 2012. Archived from the original on December 24, 2013. Retrieved December 24, 2013.
- ^ "Andi Eigenmann confirms break-up with Jake Ejercito". Rappler. September 29, 2014. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
- ^ Viernes, Franchesca (November 24, 2021). "Jake Ejercito, Ellie and Lilo share bonding moment in Siargao". GMA News. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
- ^ Mauricio-Arriola, Tessa (September 10, 2021). "'Marry Me, Marry You' is Rightly About Family". The Manila Times. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
- ^ "Jake Ejercito Joins Cast of 'The Broken Marriage Vow'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ Matalog, Patricia (June 23, 2023). "'A VERY GOOD GIRL' CAST REVEALED: Here are the stars joining Kathryn Bernardo and Dolly de Leon!". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ Cabrera-Paraiso, Janelle Roa (January 24, 2024). "The Remarkable Firsts in Donny Pangilinan's Film "Good Game"". Metro.Style. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
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