Jake Ejercito

Summary

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
Born
Juan Emilio Enriquez Ejercito[1]

(1990-03-27) March 27, 1990 (age 34)[2]
Metro Manila, Philippines
EducationQueen Mary University of London
Northumbria University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
Years active2016–present
AgentStar Magic (2021–present)
PartnerAndi Eigenmann (2011–2014)
ChildrenEllie Ejercito
Parent(s)Joseph Estrada
Laarni Enriquez
FamilyEjercito

Education edit

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 edit

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 edit

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 edit

Television edit

Year Title Role Network Ref.
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

Film edit

Year Title Role Production Ref.
2020 Coming Home Enji Librada Maverick Films [9]
2023 A Very Good Girl Charles Star Cinema [16]

Awards and nominations edit

Year Work Organization Category Result Source
2016 "God Gave Me You" – Eat Bulaga! Lenten Drama Specials PMPC Star Awards for Television Best New Male TV Personality [a] Won [7]

Notes edit

  1. ^ Tied with Simon Pineda.

References edit

  1. ^ "Joseph Estrada's Son Takes Rolls-Royce 'Selfie' as He Travels to Hong Kong Hostage Crisis Talks". South China Morning Post. 23 August 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
  2. ^ a b c Siazon, Rachelle (6 November 2020). "Jake Ejercito: Hitching His Wagon to a Star". pep.ph. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Cruz, Marinel (2 June 2021). "Jake Ejercito Disillusioned with PH Politics". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  4. ^ a b Hallare, Katrina (26 June 2018). "LOOK: Jake Ejercito Earns Master's Degree with Honors from Singaporean University". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  5. ^ Alpad, Christina (11 January 2016). "AlDub Now a Love Triangle with Jake Ejercito". The Manila Times. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  6. ^ a b c d Acar, Aedrianne (14 November 2017). "Kalyeserye Hunks: Where are They Now?". GMA News Online. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  7. ^ a b c Abanilla, Clarizel (25 October 2016). "Jake Ejercito Finally Admits Being Father to Andi's Daughter". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  8. ^ a b c Ligunas, Mary Louise (24 October 2016). "Jake Ejercito Dedicates PMPC Star Awards Recognition to Daughter Ellie". GMA News Online. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  9. ^ a b "It's a Wrap for 'Coming Home'". Very Wang. The Manila Times. 18 February 2020. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
  10. ^ a b "'The time is right': Jake Ejercito Finally Set for Kapamilya Debut". ABS-CBN News. May 1, 2021.
  11. ^ "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.
  12. ^ "Andi Eigenmann confirms break-up with Jake Ejercito". Rappler. 29 September 2014. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  13. ^ Viernes, Franchesca (November 24, 2021). "Jake Ejercito, Ellie and Lilo share bonding moment in Siargao". GMA News. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  14. ^ Mauricio-Arriola, Tessa (2021-09-10). "'Marry Me, Marry You' is Rightly About Family". The Manila Times. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
  15. ^ "Jake Ejercito Joins Cast of 'The Broken Marriage Vow'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
  16. ^ 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.

External links edit

  • Jake Ejercito at IMDb