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Kiko Estrada
Born
Jason Joseph Francis Carlos Diaz Ejercito

(1992-06-04) June 4, 1992 (age 34)
Manila, Philippines
Other nameKiko
Alma materColegio San Agustin
De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde
OccupationActor
Years active2011–present
Agents
Known forAnnaliza
Bagong Umaga
Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa
Totoy Bato
Parents
Family

Jason Joseph Francis Carlos Diaz Ejercito (Tagalog pronunciation: [ʔɛˌhɛːɾ.sɪˈto]), popularly known as Kiko Estrada, is a Filipino actor who is best known for his role in Tween Hearts on GMA Network before he transferred to ABS-CBN, where he appeared in Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto and Annaliza. In 2014, he moved back to GMA Network, where he appeared on several television dramas.[1]

Early life and background

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Estrada was born in Manila. His mother, Cheska Diaz is a former actress, and his father, Gary Estrada, is an actor who also serves as board member of Quezon Province. He is the grandson of Paquito Diaz and George Estregan.

In 2021, Estrada choose to be tattooed with a memorial butterfly in honour of his grandfather who earlier lived as dweller under a Mexico, Pampanga bridge.[2]

His parents have separated and each remarried, and he has several younger half-siblings. Of these, he has three half-sisters—Garielle Bernice, Garianna Beatrice and Gianna Bettina—from his father's present wife, Bernadette Allyson, and he has a half-brother, Stefan, and a half-sister, Gabrielle Alexi, from his mother's present husband, Carlos Morales.[3]

Estrada went to high school at Colegio San Agustin, he attended college at College of St. Benilde, where he enrolled in the diplomatic affairs program and he played a former college basketball team of College of St. Benilde.[3] His parents were the main force that urged him to go into show business. He began acting lessons in ABS-CBN's Star Magic in 2010.

Estrada was in a relationship with former Kapamilya and now Kapuso actress Devon Seron, but then confirmed their split in April 2021. Also has previous relationship with Barbie Forteza. He was previously in a relationship with fellow Kapamilya actress, Heaven Peralejo.[4]

Acting career

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In 2011, Estrada's first appearance was in Reel Love: Tween Hearts. He played a supporting role in the youth-oriented television series and he teamed up with Barbie Forteza. The show ended in June 2012.

In 2012, four months after Tween Hearts ended, Estrada moved to ABS-CBN for non-contractual acting.[5] In his new station, his first acting stint was a supporting role in noontime television series, Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto. The series ended in December 2012.[6]

In 2013, Estrada formally signed a contract with ABS-CBN and started his time at the station by landing a role in Asia's longest drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya in the episode "Krus" where he was cast as the leading man of Julia Montes. He was also part of the remake of Annaliza where he played a supporting role.[7]

In July 2013, Estrada announced his first foray into the movie world with a movie called Chasing Boulevards with co-star Kim Rodriguez and Teejay Marquez.[8] He also appeared in Minute to Win It as a contestant joining the team of Star Magic Circle 2013.

In 2014, Estrada was originally part of the main cast of Mirabella as Julia Barretto's leading man but was later replaced by Enrique Gil and Sam Concepcion. After months of hiatus he came back and signed an exclusive contract with GMA Network via Strawberry Lane. He is paired with his Chasing Boulevard co-star Kim Rodriguez. He also played a callboy who learned about his father's true identity after his own father became his customer in Magpakailanman.[9]

In November 2018, he became part of ABS-CBN's show Pamilya Ko a month after his contract with GMA Network expired.

In October 2020, he landed a lead role and became part of ABS-CBN's show Bagong Umaga. He was paired with fellow Kapamilya actress Michelle Vito.

Personal life

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Estrada is the ex-boyfriend of Devon Seron.[10] He confirmed their breakup last April 2021. Months after their breakup, the actor confirmed that he is dating Heaven Peralejo.[11] Estrada and Peralejo broke up this year.[12]

On February 1, 2022, Janelle Lewis, Miss World Philippines 2021 2nd Princess, confirmed dating Estrada, a few months after the Heaven Peralejo breakup.[13]

Acting credits

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Film

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Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Kiko Estrada's film credits with year of release, film titles and roles
Year Title Role Ref.
2013 Chasing Boulevards Kiko Flores
2014 Dilim Nelson [14]
2016 Diyos-diyosan N/a
2017 Pwera Usog Quintin
2018 My Fairy Tail Love Story DJ Ethan [15]
Walwal Marco [16]
2019 Bato Cadet Ronald [17]
Man in My Dreams Rafa
Promdi Fernie
2021 My Stepmother's Lover Eric
2022 Maid in Malacañang Tommy Manotoc [18]
Sitio Diablo Bullet
Us x Her Dave
Laruan Geoff
2023 Balik Taya Pip [19]
Sapul Isidro Ticson
Bela Luna Arnold
Panibugho Felipe
2024 G! LU Carlos [20][21]
40 Archie
2025 Manila's Finest Carmelo de Leon [22]

Television

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Key
† Denotes shows that have not yet been aired
Kilo Estrada's television credits with year of release, title(s) and role
Year Title Role Ref.
2011–2012 Reel Love Presents: Tween Hearts Kevin Del Mundo
2012 Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto Leo Samaniego
2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Krus Rowell
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Telebisyon Greg
2013–2014 Annaliza Bart Dimaguiba
2014 Magpakailanman: Pinutol na Kaligayahan: The Lito and Lenly Bayabados Story JB
Yagit Pipo
Magpakailanman: Ang Lihim ng Aking Ama Ram
More Than Words Philip
2014–2015 Strawberry Lane Paulino "Paul" Dizon
2015 Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali? Martin
Magpakailanman: Kapatid sa Ina: The Jason Delgado and Alvin Fontanilla Story Jason
Wagas: May Forever: Carding & Lilian Love Story young Carding
My Mother's Secret Craig De Leon
Wagas: Terry and Jonjon Love Story Jonjon
Karelasyon: Utol Julius
Beautiful Strangers Charles Frestame
2016 Princess in the Palace Kiko Castro
That's My Amboy Patrick Almelda
Sinungaling Mong Puso Jason Villafuerte Aguirre [23]
2017 Mulawin vs. Ravena Rafael Montenegro [24]
Wagas: May Deadline Nga ba Ang Pag-ibig? Jeff
Alyas Robin Hood Iking [25]
Magpakailanman: Nika Manika: The Possessed Doll Jay
2018 My Guitar Princess Justin Garcia
Magpakailanman: Asawa Ko ang Bayaw Ko Mark
Tadhana: Panganay Rodel
Daddy's Gurl Bodjie
Wagas: Nakikita ng puso: The Obet & Rowena Gorgoles Love Story Obet
2018–2019 Ika-5 Utos Emilio "Leo" Buenaventura Jr.
2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya: White Ribbon Jason Marvin
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kadena Kirby Manzon
Ipaglaban Mo: Alegasyon Michael
2019–2020 Pamilya Ko Bernardo "Beri" Mabunga [26]
2020–2021 Bagong Umaga Daniel "Otep" Jacinto Jr. [27]
2022 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Singsing Ralph Landicho
2023 Kung Hindi Lang Tayo Sumuko Derrick
For the Love N/a
2024–2025 Lumuhod Ka sa Lupa Norman dela Cruz / Abraham Espiritu [28]
2025–2026 Totoy Bato Totoy Bato [29]

Accolades

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Year Association Category Work Result Ref.
2015 63rd FAMAS Awards German Moreno Youth Achievement Award N/a Won [30]
2017 World Class Excellence Japan Awards Outstanding New Best Actor Sinungaling Mong Puso Won [31]

References

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  1. ↑ IMDb.com, Inc. (2012) Kiko Estrada Filmography Retrieved July 2013
  2. ↑ Tomada, Nathalie (May 30, 2024). "Kiko Estrada pays homage to late grandfather Paquito Diaz". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  3. 1 2 tsapsuy.com (2011) Kiko Estrada Biography Retrieved July 11, 2013
  4. ↑ "Kiko Estrada, Heaven Peralejo confirm relationship". Rappler. August 14, 2021.
  5. ↑ Tempo (2012) Dahil sa pangakong napako, Kapuso star Kiko Kapamilya na ngayon Archived 2013-12-27 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved July 11, 2013
  6. ↑ PEP.ph (2012) Newbie actor Kiko Estrada says his grandfather Paquito Diaz’s death inspired him to get into showbiz Retrieved July 11, 2013
  7. ↑ Yahoo! Asia Pacific (2013) The cast: Annaliza Retrieved July 11, 2013
  8. ↑ PEP.ph (2013) Julia Barretto will star with Diego Loyzaga and Kiko Estrada in Mira Bella Retrieved July 2013
  9. ↑ "Kiko Estrada returns, Martin del Rosario moves in and Camille remains Kapuso - Manila Standard Today". manilastandardtoday.com. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Kiko Estrada breaks silence on Heaven, Devon Seron". ABS-CBN News. August 24, 2021. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Heaven Peralejo, Kiko Estrada finally confirm relationship". PEP.ph. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
  12. ↑ Cruz, Dana (October 26, 2021). "Heaven Peralejo confirms breakup with Kiko Estrada: 'I don't need any relationship'". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
  13. ↑ "Beauty queen Janelle Lewis confirms she's dating Kiko Estrada". Rappler. February 2, 2022. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  14. ↑ Cruz, Oggs (October 26, 2014). "'Dilim' Review: More dim than dark". Rappler. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  15. ↑ ABS-CBN (June 10, 2017). "LOOK: Janella Salvador as a mermaid for new film". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on June 11, 2017. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
  16. ↑ Hallare, Katrina (May 15, 2021). "WATCH: Elmo Magalona, Donny Pangilinan are the young and the reckless in 'Walwal' teaser". The Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on August 4, 2021.
  17. ↑ Regal Entertainment, Inc. (January 23, 2019). "Full Trailer: BATO The Movie: The General Ronald Dela Rosa Story". YouTube. YouTube, LLC. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
  18. ↑ Taculao, Patricia (July 21, 2022). "Getting into character: How the cast of 'Maid in Malacañang' prepared for their roles". ManilaStandard.net. Archived from the original on July 22, 2022. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
  19. ↑ "Review of Vivamax sexy drama partly shot in Thailand, 'Balik Taya' - Journal News". April 13, 2023. Archived from the original on April 16, 2023. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  20. ↑ Salterio, Leah. "After 5-year wait, ALV Films' 2nd venture gets theatrical run". Philstar.com. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
  21. ↑ Felipe, MJ (April 18, 2024). "Barkada movie 'G! LU' tackles gender, mental health and love issues". ABS-CBN News.
  22. ↑ Pagulong, Charmie Joy (September 2, 2025). "'Manila's Finest' marks Piolo Pascual's third straight MMFF project". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 31, 2025.
  23. ↑ "GMA remake ng Sinungaling Mong Puso at cast nito, kasado na!". GMA Network. June 21, 2016. Retrieved March 25, 2026.
  24. ↑ Dabu, Bianca Rose (January 3, 2017). "Mulawin vs. Ravena to air in GMA Primetime this 2017!". GMA Network. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  25. ↑ Caligan, Michelle (July 20, 2017). "In Photos: Ang first taping day ng Alyas Robin Hood Season 2". GMA Network. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  26. ↑ Pamilya Ko: Meet the Mabunga Brothers. ABS-CBN Entertainment. August 23, 2019. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
  27. ↑ "Heaven Peralejo gets big break with new series 'Bagong Umaga'". ABS-CBN News. October 5, 2020. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  28. ↑ Gabinete, Jojo (January 13, 2024). "Kiko Estrada, makakapareha ang kanyang Tita Sarah Lahbati". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  29. ↑ Lacsamana, Brontë H. (May 2, 2025). "TV5 adapts legacy action drama Totoy Bato". BusinessWorld. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
  30. ↑ "FULL LIST: Winners, FAMAS Awards 2015". Rappler. September 21, 2015. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  31. ↑ Dabu, Bianca Rose (February 5, 2017). "Kiko Estrada wins Outstanding New Best Actor award". GMA News. GMA Network, Inc. GMA News and Public Affairs. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
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