Jake Ejercito
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March 27, 1990[2]
- Actor
- model
Jake Ejercito | |
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 Ejercito in 2023 | |
| Born | Juan Emilio Enriquez Ejercito[1] March 27, 1990[2] Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Education | Queen Mary University of London Northumbria University |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Agent | Star Magic (2021–present) |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Partner | Andi Eigenmann (2011–2014) |
| Children | 1 |
| Father | Joseph Estrada |
| Family | Ejercito family |
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.
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 the Singapore campus of UK-based Northumbria University.[4]
Acting 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]
From September 2021 to January 2022, he portrayed Cedric Banes on the television series Marry Me, Marry You.[10]
Personal life
Ejercito is one of three children of Joseph Estrada and Laarni Enriquez.[10][4] Through his father, he has multiple half-siblings.[11]
Ejercito has a daughter, Ellie (born November 2011), from a relationship with actress Andi Eigenmann.[7][8] He broke up with Eigenmann in 2014, but he continues to co-parent Ellie with her.[12][13]
Acting credits
Television
| † | Denotes shows that have not yet been aired |
| Year | Title | Role | Ref(s). |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Eat Bulaga: Kalyeserye | Yaya Dub's classmate | |
| Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: God Gave Me You | Matthew | ||
| 2017 | Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Mansyon | Jeko Neruda | |
| 2018 | Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Pamilya | Lester | |
| 2020–2021 | Sunday Noontime Live! | Himself / Host / Performer | |
| 2021 | ASAP | Himself / Performer | |
| 2021–2022 | Marry Me, Marry You | Cedric Banes | |
| 2022 | The Broken Marriage Vow | Gabby Gomez | |
| A Family Affair | Seb Estrella | ||
| 2023 | Fit Check | Chris | |
| It's Showtime | Himself | ||
| Linlang | Lucas | ||
| 2023–2024 | Can't Buy Me Love | Aldrich Co | |
| 2025 | Rainbow Rumble | Himself / Contestant | [14] |
| 2026 | Someone, Someday |
Film
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Ref(s). |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Coming Home | Enji Librada | [9] |
| 2023 | A Very Good Girl | Charles | [15] |
| 2024 | GG: Good Game | Coach of Northstarz | [16] |
Accolades
| 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] |