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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)
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
PartnerAndi Eigenmann (2011–2014)
Children1
Parents
FamilyEjercito

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

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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

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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

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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

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Television

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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 Supporting Cast / Anti-Hero[14]
2022 The Broken Marriage Vow Gabby Gomez Special Participation / Protagonist[15]
A Family Affair Seb Estrella Main Cast / Anti-Hero[citation needed]
2023 Fit Check Chris Amazon Prime Video Main Cast / Protagonist
It's Showtime Himself Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / GTV
Linlang Lucas Amazon Prime Video Guest Cast / Antagonist
2023–2024 Can't Buy Me Love Aldrich Co Kapamilya Channel Recurring Cast / Protagonist

Film

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Year Title Role Production Ref.
2020 Coming Home Enji Librada Maverick Films [9]
2023 A Very Good Girl Charles Star Cinema [16]
2024 GG (Good Game) Coach of Northstarz Mediaworks
Create Cinema
Star Cinema
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Awards and nominations

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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

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  1. ^ Tied with Simon Pineda.

References

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  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ a b c Siazon, Rachelle (November 6, 2020). "Jake Ejercito: Hitching His Wagon to a Star". pep.ph. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Cruz, Marinel (June 2, 2021). "Jake Ejercito Disillusioned with PH Politics". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Hallare, Katrina (June 26, 2018). "LOOK: Jake Ejercito Earns Master's Degree with Honors from Singaporean University". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  5. ^ Alpad, Christina (January 11, 2016). "AlDub Now a Love Triangle with Jake Ejercito". The Manila Times. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
  6. ^ a b c d Acar, Aedrianne (November 14, 2017). "Kalyeserye Hunks: Where are They Now?". GMA News Online. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  7. ^ a b c Abanilla, Clarizel (October 25, 2016). "Jake Ejercito Finally Admits Being Father to Andi's Daughter". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
  8. ^ a b c Ligunas, Mary Louise (October 24, 2016). "Jake Ejercito Dedicates PMPC Star Awards Recognition to Daughter Ellie". GMA News Online. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  9. ^ a b "It's a Wrap for 'Coming Home'". Very Wang. The Manila Times. February 18, 2020. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
  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. September 29, 2014. Retrieved November 27, 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 (September 10, 2021). "'Marry Me, Marry You' is Rightly About Family". The Manila Times. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  15. ^ "Jake Ejercito Joins Cast of 'The Broken Marriage Vow'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  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.
  17. ^ Cabrera-Paraiso, Janelle Roa (January 24, 2024). "The Remarkable Firsts in Donny Pangilinan's Film "Good Game"". Metro.Style. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
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