Jake Ejercito

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Enriquez and the surname or paternal family name is Ejercito.
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

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

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

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 		[17]

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 [a] 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. August 23, 2014. Archived from the original on December 14, 2024. 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. Archived from the original on November 7, 2021. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
  6. ^ a b c d Acar, Aedrianne (November 14, 2017). "Kalyeserye Hunks: Where are They Now?". GMA News Online. Archived from the original on December 14, 2024. 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. Archived from the original on December 14, 2024. 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. Archived from the original on June 13, 2023. Retrieved November 7, 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. Archived from the original on February 13, 2022. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  14. ^ Mauricio-Arriola, Tessa (September 10, 2021). "'Marry Me, Marry You' is Rightly About Family". The Manila Times. Archived from the original on June 13, 2023. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  15. ^ "Jake Ejercito Joins Cast of 'The Broken Marriage Vow'". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on December 2, 2021. 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. Archived from the original on July 3, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024.