Jake Ejercito
Born
Juan Emilio Enriquez Ejercito[1]

(1990-03-27) March 27, 1990[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

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.

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 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

YearTitleRoleNetworkRef.
2016 Eat Bulaga: Kalyeserye Yaya Dub's classmate GMA Network [6]
Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: God Gave Me You Matthew [6][8]
2017Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: MansyonJeko 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
2023 Fit Check Chris Amazon Prime Video
It's Showtime Himself Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / GTV
LinlangLucasAmazon Prime Video

Film

YearTitleRoleProductionRef.
2020 Coming Home Enji Librada Maverick Films [9]
2023 A Very Good Girl Charles Star Cinema

Awards and nominations

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 [lower-alpha 1] Won [7]

Notes

  1. ↑ Tied with Simon Pineda.

References

  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. 1 2 3 Siazon, Rachelle (6 November 2020). "Jake Ejercito: Hitching His Wagon to a Star". pep.ph. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  3. 1 2 3 Cruz, Marinel (2 June 2021). "Jake Ejercito Disillusioned with PH Politics". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  4. 1 2 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. 1 2 3 4 Acar, Aedrianne (14 November 2017). "Kalyeserye Hunks: Where are They Now?". GMA News Online. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  7. 1 2 3 Abanilla, Clarizel (25 October 2016). "Jake Ejercito Finally Admits Being Father to Andi's Daughter". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  8. 1 2 3 Ligunas, Mary Louise (24 October 2016). "Jake Ejercito Dedicates PMPC Star Awards Recognition to Daughter Ellie". GMA News Online. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  9. 1 2 "It's a Wrap for 'Coming Home'". Very Wang. The Manila Times. 18 February 2020. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
  10. 1 2 "'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.
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