Juan Emilio Enriquez Ejercito (Tagalog pronunciation: [ɛhɛɹˈsɪtɔ]; born March 27, 1990), professionally known as Jake Ejercito, is a Filipino actor and model. He is the son of former actor and Philippine President Joseph Estrada and a half-brother to Jinggoy Estrada and JV Ejercito who are both presently Senators of the Philippines.
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 |
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Years active | 2016–present |
Agent | Star Magic (2021–present) |
Partner | Andi Eigenmann (2011–2014) |
Children | Ellie Ejercito |
Parent(s) | Joseph Estrada Laarni Enriquez |
Family | Ejercito |
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]
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]
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]
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 | [14] | |
2022 | The Broken Marriage Vow | Gabby Gomez | [15] | |
A Family Affair | Seb Estrella | [citation needed] | ||
2023 | Fit Check | Chris | Amazon Prime Video | |
It's Showtime | Himself | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / GTV | ||
Linlang | Lucas | Amazon Prime Video | ||
2024 | Can't Buy Me Love | Aldrich Co | Kapamilya Channel |
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] |
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] |