Gary Estrada

Gary Jason B. Ejercito
Member of the Quezon Provincial Board from the 2nd district
In office
June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2016
Personal details
Born
Gary Jason Bocaling Ejercito

(1971-05-16) May 16, 1971 (age 53)
Philippines
Political partyPwersa ng Masang Pilipino
Spouse
Bernadette Allyson
(m. 2001)
Children4 (including Kiko)
Residence(s)San Antonio, Quezon
Cainta, Rizal
Profession

Gary Jason Bocaling Ejercito (Tagalog pronunciation: [ʔɛˌhɛːɾ.sɪˈto]; born May 16, 1971), better known as Gary Estrada, is a Filipino actor and politician. He was a former talent of Viva Films during his early years, starring in action and drama films.[1] He is also a politician, having served as a Board Member of Quezon's 2nd District from 2010 to 2016. He also unsuccessfully ran for vice mayor of Cainta, Rizal in 2019.[2]

Personal life

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Ejercito was born on May 16, 1971, in the Philippines to actor Jorge M. Ejercito ("George Estregan") and actress Avelina Bocaling ("Agnes Moran"). He is the half-brother of Emilio Ramon Ejercito and Gherome Ejercito.[1]

He is married to Bernadette Allyson with whom he has three daughters, Garielle Bernice, Garianna Beatrice and Gianna Bettina.[3] He has one son Kiko Estrada from a previous relationship with actress Cheska Diaz.

He courted Dina Bonnevie from 1992 to 1993.[4] He was in an on-and-off relationship with then-fellow Viva artist Donita Rose from 1993 to 1997.[5]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Production
2023 Loyalista: The Untold Story of Imelda Papin Bong Carrion QueenStar Film Production
2012 El Presidente Col José Tagle Viva Films
2003 www.XXX.com Rick Maverick Films
Sa Piling ng Mga Belyas Regal Films, Violett Films
You and Me Against the World Rocky FLT Films
2002 Gising Na si Adan Lt. Adrian Crisologo Jolo Films
Masarap Na Pugad Gareth Angora Films
2001 Oras Na para Lumaban Patrick Sioson Regal Films
Booba Poli Viva Films
Duwag Lang ang Sumusuko! Jun Serrano ATB-4 Films
2000 Garapal Vasquez Rago (Dengcoy) Regal Films
Waray Asiong Amartiz Films
Madame X Alex Florendo FLT Films
Senswal Butch
1999 Sutla Rolando Solar Films
Gamugamong Dagat Regal Films
Mister Mo, Lover Ko Noel Crown Seven Ventures
Dibdiban ang Laban MHR Productions
1998 Pagnanasa Neo Films, Available Light Productions
1997 Strict ang Peyrents Ko Isagani Neo Films
Bayad Puri Raymond Viva Films, Discovery Films
1996 Do Re Mi Toto Neo Films
Ikaw Naman ang Iiyak Santi Reyes Viva Films
Dead Sure Sonny Reyes Neo Films
Ober da Bakod 2 (Da Treasure Adbentyur) Beast Neo Films, Cinemax Studios
Dyesebel Juno Viva Films
1995 The Grepor Butch Belgica Story Friend of Butch
Jessica Alfaro Story
Joe D'Mango's Love Notes, the Movie Mike
Campus Girls Bogs
  • Tiny Terrestrial: The Three Professors (1990)
  • Boyong Mañalac: Hoodlum Terminator (1991)
  • Angelito San Miguel at ang Mga Batang City Jail (1992)
  • Jesus dela Cruz at ang Mga Batang Riles (1992)
  • Tag-araw, Tag-ulan (1992)
  • Apoy sa Puso (1992)
  • Blue Jeans Gang (1992)
  • Kapag Iginuhit ang Hatol sa Puso (1993)
  • Hanggang Saan... Hanggang Kailan (1993)
  • Parañaque Bank Robbery (Joselito Yuseco Story) (1993)
  • Bratpack (Mga Pambayad Atraso) (1994)
  • Kadenang Bulaklak (1994)
  • Pangako ng Kahapon (1994)
  • Anghel Na Walang Langit (1994)

Television

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Year Title Role Channel
2023—2024 Black Rider Police Maj. Gen. Wilfredo "Fredo" Policarpio GMA Network
2022 Raising Mamay Randy Renancia
2018 The Stepdaughters Hernando "Hernan" Salvador
2016—17 Alyas Robin Hood Carlos "Caloy" De Jesus
2014 The Ryzza Mae Show Himself
Carmela Ernesto "Erning" Trinidad
Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw Efren
2013 Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas Roel Villacorta
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Orasan Freddie ABS-CBN
2011—12 Ruben Marcelino's Kokak Renato Asuncion GMA Network
2011 Elena M. Patron's Blusang Itim Gerald Escote
Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Kapitan Inggo Victor Martinez ABS-CBN
2010 Star Confessions TV5
Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face
2010—11 Bantatay Simon Rosales GMA Network
2010 Maynila
2009 Rosalinda Javier Perez
Dear Friend Arnold
2008—09 Sine Novela: Saan Darating ang Umaga? Dindo Rodrigo
2008 Obra Joma
Sine Novela: Kaputol ng Isang Awit Julio Ambrosio
2007—08 Sine Novela: Pasan Ko ang Daigdig Kadyo
2007 Lupin Captain Rosas
Impostora Delfin Carreon
2006 Magpakailanman
Pinakamamahal Ricardo Padua
2006—07 Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell Tenorio / Tetano
2006 Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas Meno
2005—06 Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia
Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako
2004—05 Mulawin Rasmus
2004 Ikaw Sa Puso Ko
2003—04 Walang Hanggan
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas Richard Valencia ABS-CBN
2003 Hawak Ko Ang Langit GMA Network
2001 Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol
Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin Red Peralta
1997 Tropang Trumpo ABC (now TV5)
1996—97 Mia Gracia GMA Network

References

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  1. ^ a b "Gary Estrada". at pinoystop.com Accessed January 14, 2016
  2. ^ "Gary Estrada headed for defeat in Cainta vice mayoralty race". ABS-CBN News. May 14, 2019. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  3. ^ Aquino, Maine (June 10, 2024). "Gary Estrada at Bernadette Allyson, bakit naghiwalay bago ikasal?". GMA News. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  4. ^ Villanueva, Nena (July 28, 1992). "A Mountain Princess Makes a Bid for the Sampaguita". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 19. Retrieved February 12, 2024 – via Google News.
  5. ^ Red, Isah (November 20, 2002). "Gary Estrada Bounces Back". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 18. Retrieved February 15, 2023 – via Google News.