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John Estrada
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Estrada in 2011
Born
John Anthony Siason Estrada

Quezon City, Philippines
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
  • TV host
  • filmmaker
Years active1990–present
Agent(s)Sparkle (2018–2021)
DJRE Entertainment (2018–present)
Television
Spouses
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(m. 1992; ann. 2004)​
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(m. 2011; div. 2026)​
Children5 (4 with de Belen including Kaila; 1 with Meirelles)

John Anthony Siason Estrada [1] is a Filipino actor, TV host, model and filmmaker who has starred in a number of roles as a leading man, comedian and antagonist. He was a contract actor with ABS-CBN from 1990 to 2018, with GMA Network from 2018 to 2021, and then with ABS-CBN again in 2021. He made a sitcom with TV5 called Everybody Hapi. Estrada is known for presenting two noontime shows for ABS-CBN, MTB and Happy Yipee Yehey!. He portrayed the antagonistic PCpl. Rigor Dimaguiba in Batang Quiapo from 2023 to 2026.

Early life and background

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John Anthony Siason Estrada was born on June 13, 1973, in Quezon City, Philippines, and grew up with his family at Isabela, Basilan[2] where his father (Vicente Estrada) was a Municipal Councilor and his mother (Lilia Siason) a public school teacher. At an early age, he was regularly cast in a variety of school plays and presentations, usually taking on the lead roles.

Acting career

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He first made his foray in show business as a model, having won Bodyshots Model Search, a competition sponsored by the Fashion Designers Association of the Philippines (FDAP) from nearby Zamboanga City up until his early college years when he moved to Metro Manila at age 16. He studied mass communications for two years at University of the Philippines Diliman but eventually dropped to pursue a career in acting.[2] His name gained further publicity when he married former child actress Janice de Belen who bore him 4 children: Inah (b. 1992), Moira (b. 1993), Kaila (b. 1996), and Yuan (b. 1998).

Estrada 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. Soon after he shifted from acting to TV hosting via 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila (1995–1998). 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 co-host Vanessa del Bianco. Janice and Estrada legally separated in 2001. The marriage was officially annulled in 2004.[3]

Acting later and recent career

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In 2002, Estrada 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, Estrada 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, Estrada 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. He returned to comedy when he accepted the role of Jim in the TV5 former sitcom Everybody Hapi with Long Mejia and Roxanne Guinoo. Due to the sitcom's numerous casting changes, the show was reformatted to Hapi Together with Carla Humphries, Leo Martinez, Callalily lead singer Kean Cipriano and former Everybody Hapi mainstays Nova Villa and 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 best friend Richard "Goma" Gomez. Despite hosting and doing comedy for TV5, the Kapamilya Network still cast him for the inspirational drama Agua Bendita, in which he gained positive reviews. He was given a follow-up drama, Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin where he was reunited for the third time with grandslam actress Lorna Tolentino.

He subsequently gave up his hosting stint in P.O.5 after ABS-CBN commissioned him and Randy Santiago to return to noontime TV hosting thru Happy Yipee Yehey. He also resigned from Hapi Together where his lead role (as Geronimo) was replaced by Joey Marquez who assumed another role similar to Geronimo's character.

In 2014, Estrada starred in the melodrama, Ikaw Lamang where he reunited with Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin co-star Coco Martin as one of the main antagonists turned anti-hero Don Gonzalo Miravalez.

Estrada 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.

In 2018, Estrada transferred to GMA Network after being with ABS-CBN for nearly 27 years, On May 2, he signed an exclusive contract with GMA Artist Center.[4]

On August 23, 2021, Estrada returned to ABS-CBN. He was part of FPJ's Ang Probinsyano as the cunning yet power-hungry warlord Armando Silang. He portrayed one of the main antagonists in FPJ's Batang Quiapo as the ruthless, manipulative and brutal cop Rigor Dimaguiba.[5]

In 2026, Estrada stars in the major family drama series Honor Thy Mother. The show is an unprecedented collaboration between ABS-CBN, GMA Network, and Prime Video.

Personal life

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Estrada and Janice de Belen had four children - Inah, Moira, Kaila (born on March 16, 1996), and Yuan.[6] Iggy "Luigi" Boy Muhlach is their eldest from Janice de Belen's previous relationship with actor Aga Muhlach.[7]

Estrada later married his longtime girlfriend Brazilian beauty titlist Priscilla Meirelles with whom he has one daughter, Samantha Anechka .[8] Estrada and Priscilla Meirelles attended Sammanta Anechka's graduation, as class first honor at The British School Manila on June 15, 2024.[9] In July, Estrada confirmed ‘mutual break’ with Meirelles. However, she denied the agreement and felt disheartened, stressed and very divorced.[10][11] Meirelles confirmed her divorce in a Brazilian court in 2026.[12]

In July 2024, Estrada was hospitalized at the Asian Hospital and Medical Center for an undisclosed illness.[13]

Acting credits

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Film

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Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
John Estrada's film credits with year of release, film titles and roles
Year Title Role
1990 Lover's Delight
1991 Pakasalan Mo Ako Mark
Ipaglaban Mo ako Boy Topak
Buburahin Kita sa Mundo!
1992 Boy Praning Utak Pulbura Eddie
Pretty Boy Hoodlum
Shotgun Banjo
Aswang Jason
Guwapings: The First Adventure Charlie
1993 Gwapings Dos Freddie
May Minamahal Bombit
1994 Hindi Magbabago Chubby
Buhay ng Buhay ko Nelson
1995 Araw-araw, gabi-gabi Jessie
1996 Romano Sagrado: Talim sa Dilim Dante
Akin Ang Puri
Radio Romance Lester Carmona
Milyonaryong Mini Cosme
Sa Kamay ng Batas Frankie
1997 Hari ng Yabang Adelbert
Calvento Files: The Movie Pinong
Sanggano Raymond
1998 Ang Babae sa Bintana Jack's lover
1999 Weder-Weder Lang 'Yan Dodong
2000 Pera o Bayong (Not da TV)! Mauricio
2004 Lastikman Taong Aso
2008 Caregiver Teddy Gonzales
2009 BFF: Best Friends Forever Tim/TJ
Villa Estrella[14] Eddie
2010 Rosario[15] Jose
2012 Ouija 2 Ka Mano
2013 Must Be... Love [16] King Espinosa
Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill, the Arturo Porcuna Story[17] Tony Razon
2014 Trophy Wife[18] Sammy
2015 Tragic Theater[19] Fr. Nilo Marcelo
2017 Unexpectedly Yours[20] Yael Gonzales
2018 I Love You, Hater[21][22] Richard
2019 Family History[23] Jay Roque
The Last Interview: The Mayor Antonio Halili Story Antonio Halili
2022 Labyu with an Accent[24] Larry Madlangbayan
2025 In Thy Name[25] BGen. Narciso Abaya

Television

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Key
† Denotes shows that have not yet been aired
John Estrada's television credits with year of release, title(s) and role
Year Title Role Ref.
1990 Tanglaw ng Buhay Various roles
Palibhasa Lalake Johnny [26]
1995 Familia Zaragoza Sgt. Charlie Rodriguez
1995–2018; 2021–2024; 2025–present ASAP XP Himself – performer / host
1997 Onli In Da Philippines Rocco
Wansapanataym: Balete Mike
Wansapanataym: Touch of Gold Steve
1998 Magandang Tanghali Bayan Himself / Host
1999 Richard Loves Lucy Various
2002 Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay Boris Arcangel
2003 Masayang Tanghali Bayan Himself / Host
Ok Fine Whatever
Ang Tanging Ina Geronimo
2004 OK Fine Oh Yes!
Hiram Edward Verdadero
2005 OK Fine Ito Ang Gusto Niyo
Vietnam Rose Alexander dela Cerna
Wowowee Himself
2006 Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Consehal Lino
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Switcher Deo Dador
2007 Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao Dr. Lazaro
Maria Flordeluna Gary Alvarado
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Burger Stand Robert Cuevas
Mars Ravelo's Lastikman Dr. Jared Evilone / Elemento [27][28]
2008 Everybody Hapi Jim
2009 May Bukas Pa Olegario
Komiks Presents: Mars Ravelo's Nasaan Ka Maruja? Michael
Dahil May Isang Ikaw Daniel Ramirez [29]
2010 Rod Santiago's Agua Bendita Dr. Marcial Cristi
2011 Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin Col. Joaquin Del Tierro [30][31]
Happy, Yipee, Yehey Host
2012 Lorenzo's Time Younger Manuel Montereal [32]
A Beautiful Affair Edward Pierro
2013 Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala Alejo Apostol [33]
2014 Ikaw Lamang Don Gonzalo Miravelez [34]
2015 Walang Iwanan Diosdado "Dado" Pascual [35][36]
2016 Magpahanggang Wakas Tristan Lozado [37]
2017 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tahanan Recho [38]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Juice Raul
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bandila Loloy Dando
The Good Son Anthony Buenavidez [39]
2018 Pepito Manaloto RJ / Romeo
Victor Magtanggol Loki / Dr. Mikolai [40]
2019 Kara Mia Arthur Lacson [41]
Magpakailanman: Sagip Buhay ng Kaaway: The Sultan Binjihad Guro and Sgt. Antonio Casilis Story Binjihad Guro
2020 Dear Uge: Wish Me Love Juancho
2021 John En Ellen John Kulantong
Babawiin Ko ang Lahat Victor Salvador [42]
2021–2022 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Armando Silang [43]
2023 It's Showtime Himself / Guest co-host
2023–2026 FPJ's Batang Quiapo PCpt. Rigor Dimaguiba
2025–2026 Wais at Eng-Eng Wais
2026 Honor Thy Mother Ricardo Salvador [44][45]

Accolades

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Awards and nominations received by John Estrada
Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2003 17th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actor Kay Tagal Kang HinintayWon[46]
2005 19th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actor HiramNominated
2008 22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Comedy Actor Everybody Hapi Nominated
2009 6th ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy, Drama or Musical CaregiverWon[47]
57th FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actor Nominated
3rd Gawad Genio Awards Best Film Actor Nominated
2011 27th Luna Awards Best Actor Nominated
2012 25th Awit Awards Best Novelty Recording (shared with Rico J. Puno and Randy Santiago) Nananana Won[48]
Best Dance Recording (shared with Rico J. Puno and Randy Santiago) I-swing Mo Nominated
2014 28th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Supporting Actor Ikaw Lamang Won[49]
62nd FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actor Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill Nominated
2015 PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Actor of the Year Trophy Wife Nominated

References

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  1. ↑ Ramos, Jansen (January 10, 2021). "IN PHOTOS: Celebrities who were born in the Year of the Ox". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
  2. 1 2 "John Estrada recalls growing up in Basilan". ABS-CBN News. November 30, 2013. Archived from the original on April 1, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  3. ↑ "IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The highs and lows of John Estrada's love journey". INQUIRER.net. April 17, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  4. ↑ "John Estrada, pumirma na ng kontrata bilang Kapuso | Showbiz | GMA News Online". www.gmanetwork.com. Archived from the original on May 3, 2018. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
  5. ↑ "John Estrada, balik-Kapamilya; bahagi na ng 'FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'". ABS-CBN News. August 23, 2021. Archived from the original on August 23, 2021. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
  6. ↑ Ruiz, Marah (November 23, 2023). "The talented children of Janice de Belen". GMA Integrated News. Archived from the original on July 28, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  7. ↑ Sarmiento, Kate (2023). "10 Things To Know About 'Linlang' And 'Can't Buy Me Love' Star Kaila Estrada". Cosmopolitan PH. Archived from the original on November 3, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  8. ↑ Sanchez, Rowena Joy A. (February 28, 2010). "John on inviting Janice to his wedding: 'It's useless'". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on March 4, 2010. Retrieved March 19, 2010.
  9. ↑ Pasajol, Anne (June 18, 2024). "John Estrada, Priscilla Meirelles proud of daughter Anechka's academic achievements". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on June 19, 2024. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  10. ↑ Roque, Nika (July 17, 2024). "Priscilla Meirelles 'shocked and disheartened' by John Estrada's statement: 'We remain married". GMA Integrated News. Archived from the original on July 17, 2024. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  11. ↑ Mallorca, Hannah (July 16, 2024). "John Estrada confirms 'mutual break' with Priscilla Meirelles". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
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  13. ↑ Pasajol, Anne (July 26, 2024). "Kaila, Moira Estrada visit hospitalized dad John Estrada". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on July 27, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
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  18. ↑ "Get to know the cast of new film Trophy Wife". Viva Films. Retrieved July 4, 2014.
  19. ↑ "Andi Eigenmann's Horror Movie 'Tragic Theater' Marked As 'X-Rated' By MTRCB!". Philippine Edition. December 2014. Retrieved July 19, 2015.
  20. ↑ "WATCH: Teaser for new Sharon-Robin movie released". ABS-CBN News. November 11, 2017. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
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  25. ↑ Escuadro, Kiko (January 25, 2025). "McCoy de Leon takes on challenging role in upcoming film 'In Thy Name'". Daily Tribune. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
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