Kaila Estrada
Filipino actress (born 1996)
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Michaela Aryanna "Kaila" de Belen Estrada (born March 16, 1996) is a Filipino actress. Following several stints in modeling, she signed with Star Magic in 2021 and made her first screen appearance in the drama mystery series Viral Scandal (2021). Her profile increased in 2023 following her roles in the television series Linlang and Can't Buy Me Love. She has won a Star Award for Movies, including nominations for an Asian Academy Creative Award and a PMPC Star Awards for Television.
March 16, 1996
- Actress
- model
Kaila Estrada | |
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| Born | Michaela Aryanna de Belen Estrada March 16, 1996 |
| Education | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde (AB) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
| Agent | Star Magic (2021–present) |
| Parent(s) | Janice de Belen (mother) John Estrada (father) |
| Relatives | Gelli de Belen (aunt) Ariel Rivera (uncle-in-law) |
Early life
Michaela Aryanna de Belen Estrada was born on March 16, 1996.[1] She is the youngest daughter and third of four children of actors John Estrada and Janice de Belen.[2][3] Estrada graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Arts Management from the De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde in 2017.[4]
Career
Modeling (2013–2020)
At age 17, Estrada began modeling in 2013 as a ramp model for fashion designer Randy Ortiz.[5] The following year, she signed with Mercator Models and Talent Management.[6] In 2018, she took part in #SMYouthDenim fashion show at SM Makati as an ambassadress for SM Youth.[7]
Acting debut and breakthrough (2021–present)
Following her contract signing with Star Magic in 2021, Estrada ventured into acting and made her first screen appearance in the mystery drama Viral Scandal as Raven Ramones. In an exclusive interview with Metro Style, she revealed that she auditioned for the role twice as the production felt she was a bit stiff the first time she auditioned.[8] Her performance was met with praises from the viewers and critics alike, noting her "crisp delivery of lines".[9] The following year, she appeared in the hybrid narrative-reality show The Chosen One aired on PIE Channel.[10] In March 2022, she starred in an episode of drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya as Karen Bordador, a former radio DJ and Pinoy Big Brother Kumunity Season 10 Celebrity Edition alumna.[11] The episode was named the National Winner for "Best Single Drama or Telemovie/Anthology" at the Asian Academy Creative Awards.[12] Later in 2022, she starred in a three-part special episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya as Abby.[13] The following year, Estrada starred alongside Joao Constancia and Chie Filomeno in the second season of Love Bites streaming on ABS-CBN Entertainment's official YouTube channel.[14] In July 2023, she played a supporting role in the comedy-drama Fit Check: Confessions of an Ukay Queen on Amazon Prime Video. Upon release, the series was one of the most-watched TV shows on the platform throughout its run.[15]
Her portrayal of Sylvia Lualhati in Linlang received widespread acclaim and earned a nomination at the ContentAsia Awards 2024 for Best Supporting Actress in a TV Programme/Series.[16][17][18] Viewers were also surprised for the plot twist involving her character Bettina Tiu in the romantic drama series Can't Buy Me Love.[19][20][21]
In 2025, Estrada starred as cyber hacker and agent Max Alvaro in the action series Incognito.[2] She currently played as Erica Melendez on What Lies Beneath.
Filmography
| † | Denotes films or TV productions that have not yet been released |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Fruitcake | Tazha | [22] |
| That Kind of Love | Sofia | [23] | |
| Un/Happy for You | Aiah | [24] | |
| 2025 | Meet, Greet & Bye | Angie | [25] |
| Shake, Rattle & Roll Evil Origins | DJ Nyxx | [26] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Mars Pa More | Herself | First TV appearance with Inah de Belen | [27] |
| 2021 | Viral Scandal | Raven Ramones | First TV appearance | [28] |
| 2022 | The Chosen One | Charlie Factora | [29][30] | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Karen Bordador | Episodes: "Selda", "Tablet" | [31] | |
| Abby | Episodes: "Family Picture", "Bote", "Passport" | [32] | ||
| Love in 40 Days | Young Ofelia/Josie | |||
| 2023 | Love Bites | Evelyn | [33] | |
| Fit Check: Confessions of an Ukay Queen | Naomi Sevilla | [34] | ||
| Linlang | Sylvia Villamayor-Lualhati | [35] | ||
| Can't Buy Me Love | Bettina Tiu | [36] | ||
| 2024 | Bida/Bida | Herself | [37] | |
| 2025 | Incognito | Macaria "Max" Alvero / Metamorphosis / Eagle | [38] | |
| 2025–2026 | What Lies Beneath | Erica Melendez | [39][40] |
Awards and nominations
| Award[a] | Year[b] | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Academy Creative Awards | 2024 | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Linlang | Nominated | [41][42] |
| ContentAsia Awards | 2024 | Best Supporting Actress in a TV Programme / Series | Nominated | [43][44] | |
| Star Awards for Movies | 2025 | New Movie Actress of the Year | Un/Happy for You | Won | [45] |
| Star Awards for Television | 2025 | Best Drama Supporting Actress | Linlang | Nominated | [46] |
| VP Choice Awards | 2023 | Breakthrough Social Media Star | Kaila Estrada | Won | [47] |
| 2024 | TV Supporting Actress of the Year | Can't Buy Me Love | Nominated | [41] | |
| Breakthrough Star of the Year | Linlang | Nominated |
