Karla Estrada

Carla Elago Ford (born November 21, 1974), known professionally as Karla Estrada , is a Filipino-American actress, singer, television host, and comedian. She is best known for hosting the talk shows Magandang Buhay and Face 2 Face for ABS-CBN and TV5, respectively, as well as the variety show Chibugan Na! for RPN. She is also known as the mother of actor-singer Daniel Padilla.

In 2016, Estrada signed a 2-year exclusive contract with ABS-CBN.

Early life and career Karla Estrada was born Carla Elago Ford on November 21, 1974, in Tacloban City, Leyte, to a Filipino mother and an American father. Shortly thereafter, her father left after being misinformed that she had died at birth. Her younger cousin is actor Antonio Aquitania.

According to an episode in Maalaala Mo Kaya featuring accounts on her life, Estrada was born to a rich family but was forced to move to Tacloban after the death of her grandfather, who was responsible for most of the livelihood of the family. Estrada aspired to become an actress since childhood and joined singing competitions. She was discovered by a talent manager in Quezon City, which led to her appearance in That's Entertainment.

Personal life Estrada is the mother of Daniel Padilla whom she had at the age of 20 with Rommel Padilla. Estrada brought Daniel to see Rommel Padilla during his prison sentence three years later. She has three more children: Jose Carlito "JC", whom she had at the age of 21 with Naldy Padilla; Margaret Fiona "Magui" Ford, whose father is former Quezon City councilor and erstwhile Philippine Postal Corporation Chairman Mike Planas, who was already separated from Pat-P Daza; and Carmella "Lella" Ford, with a non-showbiz father. She has one grandson, Claudio, by her second son, JC.

At age 18, Estrada searched for her father who later apologized for not knowing she had survived infancy. In 2016, she stated she is on good terms with her father, describing herself as his "carbon copy". In August 2024, however, Estrada parted ways with Ignacio who has a new girlfriend, influencer and resident disc jockey base, Jellie AW.

Filmography Film Wanted Bata-Batuta (1987) First Time... Like a Virgin! (1992) Maricris Sioson: Japayuki (1993) Kahit May Mahal Ka Nang iba (1993) Teenage Mama (1993) Sobra Talaga (1994) Bala at Lipistik (1994) The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapatawad Mo (1994) Kakaibang Karisma (1995) Masarap ang Unang Kagat (1998) Banatan (1999) Sa Iyo ang Sarap, Akin ang Hirap (1999) Markova: Comfort Gay (2000) – Markova's talent for Japan Kung Ikaw Ay Isang Panaginip (2002) – Bebang/Bisaya Super Noypi (2006) – Thelma Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po! (2007) – Loida Loving You (2008) – Lina Pipo (2009) Pagnanasa (2010) This Guy's in Love with U Mare! (2012) – Mike's mom Palad Ta ang Nagbuot (Our Fate Decides) (2013) Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina, at mga Anak (2014) – Erning's wife Moron 5.2: The Transformation (2014) – Doctor 1 Beauty and the Bestie (2015) – Barbara "Ms. Barney" Clooney Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad (2017) – Peppa/Barna Familia Blondina (2019) Momshies! Ang Soul Mo'y Akin! (2021) Maid in Malacañang (2022)

Television Year Title Role Notes 1987–1996 That's Entertainment Herself/Wednesday group member 1994–1996 Chibugan Na! Host 1999 Isang Dalaga sa Panahon ng Trahedya Malou Television film 1999–2001 Saan Ka Man Naroroon Lilay 2001 Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Sening 2005 Saang Sulok ng Langit Liana 2006 Love to Love: Love for Rent Lucy 2007–2008 Daisy Siete: Ulingling Nessa 2007 Your Song: Break It To Me Gently Episode guest 2008 Sine Novela: Magdusa Ka Metring Obra: Boksingera Episode guest 2009 Sine Novela: Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin Remy Del Monte/Brenda Aguirre 2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Xylophone Episode guest Sine Novela: Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? Cora Evangelista 2011 Alakdana Madam Greta 2011–2012 Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Loida 2012 Wansapanataym: Maan Antukin Yaya 2013 Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw Apple Puno The Voice of the Philippines Herself/Auditionee 2013–2014 Jim Fernandez's Galema: Anak ni Zuma Bettina Barredo 2015 Your Face Sounds Familiar 1 Herself/Contestant Your Face Sounds Familiar 2 Herself/Guest Judge 2015, 2016 Home Sweetie Home Tita Marichris Matahimik 2015 Pinoy Big Brother: 737 2nd Celebrity Houseguest 2016 It's Showtime Quarter 1-4 Judge Tawag ng Tanghalan 2016–2022 Magandang Buhay Host Funny Ka, Pare Ko Carlita Delyon 2023–2024 Face 2 Face Herself/Host 2025 Rainbow Rumble Herself/Contestant Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 Herself/Houseguest 2026 Your Face Sounds Familiar 4 Herself/Guest Judge Round 9 Guest Performer as Lady Gaga

Radio Year Title Role 2023–2024 Ang Tinig Nyo Host