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 |
Occupation |
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Years active | 2017–present |
Children | 1 |
Parent(s) | Joseph Estrada Laarni Enriquez |
Relatives | Ejercito family |
Juan Emilio Enriquez Ejercito (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.
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 with honors 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 | Notes | Source |
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2016 | Eat Bulaga! | Yaya Dub's classmate | Segment: "Kalyeserye" | [6] |
2016 | Eat Bulaga! Lenten Drama Specials | Matthew | Episode: "God Gave Me You" | [6][8] |
2016 | Eat Bulaga! Lenten Drama Specials | Jeko Neruda | Episode: "Mansyon" | |
2016 | Eat Bulaga! Lenten Drama Specials | Lester | Episode: "Pamilya" | [6] |
2020 | Sunday Noontime Live! | Himself/host | [3] | |
2021-2022 | Marry Me, Marry You | Cedric Banes | [14] | |
2022 | The Broken Marriage Vow | Gabby | [15]> |
Film[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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2020 | Coming Home | Enji Librada | [9] |
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. 23 August 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
- ^ a b c Siazon, Rachelle (6 November 2020). "Jake Ejercito: Hitching His Wagon to a Star". pep.ph. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
- ^ a b c Cruz, Marinel (2 June 2021). "Jake Ejercito Disillusioned with PH Politics". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Alpad, Christina (11 January 2016). "AlDub Now a Love Triangle with Jake Ejercito". The Manila Times. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- ^ a b c d Acar, Aedrianne (14 November 2017). "Kalyeserye Hunks: Where are They Now?". GMA News Online. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "It's a Wrap for 'Coming Home'". Very Wang. The Manila Times. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
- ^ 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. 29 September 2014. Retrieved 27 November 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 (2021-09-10). "'Marry Me, Marry You' is Rightly About Family". The Manila Times. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
- ^ News, ABS-CBN. "Jake Ejercito Joins Cast of 'The Broken Marriage Vow'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
External links[]
- Living people
- 1990 births
- People from San Juan, Metro Manila
- Filipino male film actors