Kiko Estrada

Jason Joseph Francis Carlos Diaz Ejercito , 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.

Early life and background 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.

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.

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.

Acting career 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. 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.

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.

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. 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.

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

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

Acting credits Film +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released + Year Title Role 2013 Chasing Boulevards Kiko Flores 2014 Dilim Nelson 2016 Diyos-diyosan 2017 Pwera Usog Quintin 2018 My Fairy Tail Love Story DJ Ethan Walwal Marco 2019 Bato Cadet Ronald Man in My Dreams Rafa Promdi Fernie 2021 My Stepmother's Lover Eric 2022 Maid in Malacañang Tommy Manotoc Sitio Diablo Bullet Us x Her Dave Laruan Geoff 2023 Balik Taya Pip Sapul Isidro Ticson Bela Luna Arnold Panibugho Felipe 2024 G! LU Carlos 40 Archie 2025 Manila's Finest Carmelo de Leon

Television +Key Denotes shows that have not yet been aired + Year Title Role 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 2017 Mulawin vs. Ravena Rafael Montenegro Wagas: May Deadline Nga ba Ang Pag-ibig? Jeff Alyas Robin Hood Iking 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 2020–2021 Bagong Umaga Daniel "Otep" Jacinto Jr. 2022 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Singsing Ralph Landicho2023 Kung Hindi Lang Tayo Sumuko Derrick For the Love 2024–2025 Lumuhod Ka sa Lupa Norman dela Cruz / Abraham Espiritu 2025–2026 Totoy Bato Totoy Bato

Accolades Year Association Category Work Result 2015 63rd FAMAS Awards German Moreno Youth Achievement Award 2017 World Class Excellence Japan Awards Outstanding New Best Actor Sinungaling Mong Puso