John Estrada

John Anthony Siason Estrada (born June 13, 1973) is a Filipino actor, TV host, model and filmmaker who has starred in a number of roles as a leading man, comedian and antagonist. He was a contract actor with ABS-CBN from 1990 to 2018, with GMA Network from 2018 to 2021, and then with ABS-CBN again in 2021. He made a sitcom with TV5 called Everybody Hapi. Estrada is known for presenting two noontime shows for ABS-CBN, MTB and Happy Yipee Yehey!. He portrayed the antagonistic PCpl. Rigor Dimaguiba in Batang Quiapo from 2023 to 2026.

Early life and background John Anthony Siason Estrada was born on June 13, 1973, in Quezon City, Philippines, and grew up with his family at Isabela, Basilan where his father (Vicente Estrada) was a Municipal Councilor and his mother (Lilia Siason) a public school teacher. At an early age, he was regularly cast in a variety of school plays and presentations, usually taking on the lead roles.

Acting career He first made his foray in show business as a model, having won Bodyshots Model Search, a competition sponsored by the Fashion Designers Association of the Philippines (FDAP) from nearby Zamboanga City up until his early college years when he moved to Metro Manila at age 16. He studied mass communications for two years at University of the Philippines Diliman but eventually dropped to pursue a career in acting.

Acting later and recent career In 2002, Estrada was chosen to play Boris opposite grand slam actress Lorna Tolentino in the ABS-CBN soap Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay. His foray into dramatic acting did not alienate him from the audiences who are used to see him cracking jokes on noontime TV. He was later named Best Drama Actor in 2003 Star Awards for Television. Soon after, when ABS-CBN decided to reformat MTB following Willie Revillame's termination, Estrada offered to resign from the show so that he could concentrate on acting. He was given another lead role in another ABS-CBN soap Hiram opposite Kris Aquino and Dina Bonnevie in 2004.

However, Estrada did not stick to leading man roles after Hiram. Instead, he tried his hand in doing villain roles in different soap operas on ABS-CBN. He returned to comedy when he accepted the role of Jim in the TV5 former sitcom Everybody Hapi with Long Mejia and Roxanne Guinoo. Due to the sitcom's numerous casting changes, the show was reformatted to Hapi Together with Carla Humphries, Leo Martinez, Callalily lead singer Kean Cipriano and former Everybody Hapi mainstays Nova Villa and Long Mejia. He returned to hosting for P.O.5 after 5 years since he was a former host of defunct ABS-CBN daily variety show, Magandang Tanghali Bayan, with P.O.5 co hosts Wilma , Lucy Torres-Gomez, JC De Vera, Kean Cipriano and his best friend Richard "Goma" Gomez. Despite hosting and doing comedy for TV5, the Kapamilya Network still cast him for the inspirational drama Agua Bendita, in which he gained positive reviews. He was given a follow-up drama, Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin where he was reunited for the third time with grandslam actress Lorna Tolentino.

He subsequently gave up his hosting stint in P.O.5 after ABS-CBN commissioned him and Randy Santiago to return to noontime TV hosting thru Happy Yipee Yehey. He also resigned from Hapi Together where his lead role (as Geronimo) was replaced by Joey Marquez who assumed another role similar to Geronimo's character.

In 2014, Estrada starred in the melodrama, Ikaw Lamang where he reunited with Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin co-star Coco Martin as one of the main antagonists turned anti-hero Don Gonzalo Miravalez.

Estrada also earns the unofficial distinction as one of three Philippine actors that appeared as villains in both TV and movie versions of Mars Ravelo's Lastikman, along with Cherie Gil and Danilo Barrios.

In 2018, Estrada transferred to GMA Network after being with ABS-CBN for nearly 27 years, On May 2, he signed an exclusive contract with GMA Artist Center.

On August 23, 2021, Estrada returned to ABS-CBN. He was part of FPJ's Ang Probinsyano as the cunning yet power-hungry warlord Armando Silang. He portrayed one of the main antagonists in FPJ's Batang Quiapo as the ruthless, manipulative and brutal cop Rigor Dimaguiba.

In 2026, Estrada stars in the major family drama series Honor Thy Mother. The show is an unprecedented collaboration between ABS-CBN, GMA Network, and Prime Video.

Personal life Estrada and Janice de Belen had four children - Inah, Moira, Kaila (born on March 16, 1996), and Yuan. Iggy "Luigi" Boy Muhlach is their eldest from Janice de Belen's previous relationship with actor Aga Muhlach.

Estrada later married his longtime girlfriend Brazilian beauty titlist Priscilla Meirelles with whom he has one daughter, Samantha Anechka . Estrada and Priscilla Meirelles attended Sammanta Anechka's graduation, as class first honor at The British School Manila on June 15, 2024. In July, Estrada confirmed ‘mutual break’ with Meirelles. However, she denied the agreement and felt disheartened, stressed and very divorced. Meirelles confirmed her divorce in a Brazilian court in 2026.

In July 2024, Estrada was hospitalized at the Asian Hospital and Medical Center for an undisclosed illness.

Acting credits Film +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released + Year Title Role 1990Lover's Delight 1991 Pakasalan Mo Ako Mark Ipaglaban Mo ako Boy Topak Buburahin Kita sa Mundo!1992 Boy Praning Utak Pulbura Eddie Pretty Boy Hoodlum Shotgun Banjo Aswang Jason Guwapings: The First Adventure Charlie 1993 Gwapings Dos Freddie May Minamahal Bombit 1994 Hindi Magbabago Chubby Buhay ng Buhay ko Nelson 1995 Araw-araw, gabi-gabi Jessie 1996 Romano Sagrado: Talim sa Dilim Dante Akin Ang Puri Radio Romance Lester Carmona Milyonaryong Mini Cosme Sa Kamay ng Batas Frankie 1997 Hari ng Yabang Adelbert Calvento Files: The Movie Pinong Sanggano Raymond 1998 Ang Babae sa Bintana Jack's lover 1999 Weder-Weder Lang 'Yan Dodong 2000 Pera o Bayong (Not da TV)! Mauricio 2004 Lastikman Taong Aso 2008 Caregiver Teddy Gonzales2009 BFF: Best Friends Forever Tim/TJ Villa Estrella Eddie 2010 Rosario Jose 2012 Ouija 2 Ka Mano 2013 Must Be... Love King Espinosa Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill, the Arturo Porcuna Story Tony Razon 2014 Trophy Wife Sammy 2015 Tragic Theater Fr. Nilo Marcelo 2017 Unexpectedly Yours Yael Gonzales 2018 I Love You, Hater Richard 2019 Family History Jay Roque The Last Interview: The Mayor Antonio Halili Story Antonio Halili 2022Labyu with an Accent Larry Madlangbayan 2025 In Thy Name BGen. Narciso Abaya

Television +Key Denotes shows that have not yet been aired + Year Title Role 1990 Tanglaw ng Buhay Various roles Palibhasa Lalake Johnny 1995 Familia Zaragoza Sgt. Charlie Rodriguez 1995–2018; 2021–present ASAP XP Himself – performer / host 1997 Onli In Da Philippines Rocco Wansapanataym: Balete Mike Wansapanataym: Touch of Gold Steve 1998 Magandang Tanghali Bayan Himself / Host 1999 Richard Loves Lucy Various 2002 Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay Boris Arcangel 2003 Masayang Tanghali Bayan Himself / Host Ok Fine Whatever Ang Tanging Ina Geronimo 2004 OK Fine Oh Yes! Hiram Edward Verdadero 2005 OK Fine Ito Ang Gusto Niyo Vietnam Rose Alexander dela Cerna Wowowee Himself 2006 Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Consehal Lino Maalaala Mo Kaya: Switcher Deo Dador 2007 Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao Dr. Lazaro Maria Flordeluna Gary Alvarado Maalaala Mo Kaya: Burger Stand Robert Cuevas Mars Ravelo's Lastikman Dr. Jared Evilone / Elemento 2008 Everybody Hapi Jim 2009 May Bukas Pa Olegario Komiks Presents: Mars Ravelo's Nasaan Ka Maruja? Michael Dahil May Isang Ikaw Daniel Ramirez 2010 Rod Santiago's Agua Bendita Dr. Marcial Cristi 2011 Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin Col. Joaquin Del Tierro Happy, Yipee, Yehey Host 2012 Lorenzo's Time Younger Manuel Montereal A Beautiful Affair Edward Pierro 2013 Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala Alejo Apostol 2014 Ikaw Lamang Don Gonzalo Miravelez 2015 Walang Iwanan Diosdado "Dado" Pascual 2016 Magpahanggang Wakas Tristan Lozado 2017 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tahanan Recho Maalaala Mo Kaya: Juice RaulMaalaala Mo Kaya: Bandila Loloy Dando The Good Son Anthony Buenavidez 2018 Pepito Manaloto RJ / Romeo Victor Magtanggol Loki / Dr. Mikolai 2019 Kara Mia Arthur Lacson Magpakailanman: Sagip Buhay ng Kaaway: The Sultan Binjihad Guro and Sgt. Antonio Casilis Story Binjihad Guro 2020 Dear Uge: Wish Me Love Juancho 2021 John En Ellen John Kulantong Babawiin Ko ang Lahat Victor Salvador 2021–2022 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Armando Silang 2023It's Showtime Himself / Guest co-host 2023–2026 FPJ's Batang Quiapo PCpt. Rigor Dimaguiba 2025–2026 Wais at Eng-Eng Wais 2026 Honor Thy Mother Ricardo Salvador

Accolades + Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2003 17th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actor Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay 2005 19th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actor Hiram 2008 22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Comedy Actor Everybody Hapi 2009 6th ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy, Drama or Musical Caregiver 57th FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actor 3rd Gawad Genio Awards Best Film Actor 2011 27th Luna Awards Best Actor 2012 25th Awit Awards Best Novelty Recording (shared with Rico J. Puno and Randy Santiago) Nananana Best Dance Recording (shared with Rico J. Puno and Randy Santiago) I-swing Mo 2014 28th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Supporting Actor Ikaw Lamang 62nd FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actor Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill 2015 PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Actor of the Year Trophy Wife