Jake Ejercito | |
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 Ejercito in 2023 | |
| Born | Juan Emilio Enriquez Ejercito1 (1990-03-27) March 27, 19902 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 |
| Father | Joseph Estrada |
| Family | Ejercito family |
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.23
In 2018, Ejercito earned his master's degree in marketing from the Singapore campus of UK-based Northumbria University.4
Acting 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 specials6 and was awarded Best New Male TV Personality7 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
From September 2021 to January 2022, he portrayed Cedric Banes on the television series Marry Me, Marry You.10
Personal life
Ejercito is one of three children of Joseph Estrada and Laarni Enriquez.104 Through his father, he has multiple half-siblings.11
Ejercito has a daughter, Ellie (born November 2011), from a relationship with actress Andi Eigenmann.78 He broke up with Eigenmann in 2014, but he continues to co-parent Ellie with her.1213
Acting credits
Television
| † | Denotes shows that have not yet been aired |
| Year | Title | Role | Ref(s). |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Eat Bulaga: Kalyeserye | Yaya Dub's classmate | |
| Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: God Gave Me You | Matthew | ||
| 2017 | Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Mansyon | Jeko Neruda | |
| 2018 | Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Pamilya | Lester | |
| 2020–2021 | Sunday Noontime Live! | Himself / Host / Performer | |
| 2021 | ASAP | Himself / Performer | |
| 2021–2022 | Marry Me, Marry You | Cedric Banes | |
| 2022 | The Broken Marriage Vow | Gabby Gomez | |
| A Family Affair | Seb Estrella | ||
| 2023 | Fit Check | Chris | |
| It's Showtime | Himself | ||
| Linlang | Lucas | ||
| 2023–2024 | Can't Buy Me Love | Aldrich Co | |
| 2025 | Rainbow Rumble | Himself / Contestant | 14 |
| 2026 | Someone, Someday |
Film
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Ref(s). |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Coming Home | Enji Librada | 9 |
| 2023 | A Very Good Girl | Charles | 15 |
| 2024 | GG: Good Game | Coach of Northstarz | 16 |
Accolades
| 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
Notes
- Tied with Simon Pineda.
References
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.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - Siazon, Rachelle (November 6, 2020). "Jake Ejercito: Hitching His Wagon to a Star". pep.ph. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- Cruz, Marinel (June 2, 2021). "Jake Ejercito Disillusioned with PH Politics". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- 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. Archived from the original on November 7, 2021. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
- Acar, Aedrianne (November 14, 2017). "Kalyeserye Hunks: Where are They Now?". GMA News Online. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - Abanilla, Clarizel (October 25, 2016). "Jake Ejercito Finally Admits Being Father to Andi's Daughter". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
- Ligunas, Mary Louise (October 24, 2016). "Jake Ejercito Dedicates PMPC Star Awards Recognition to Daughter Ellie". GMA News Online. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - "It's a Wrap for 'Coming Home'". Very Wang. The Manila Times. February 18, 2020. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
- "'The time is right': Jake Ejercito Finally Set for Kapamilya Debut". ABS-CBN News. May 1, 2021. Archived from the original on June 13, 2023. Retrieved November 7, 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. Archived from the original on February 13, 2022. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
- "WATCH: Ivana at Jake, nagharap sa "Rainbow Rumble"". ABS-CBN. October 11, 2025. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
- 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. Archived from the original on July 3, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024.