Gary Estrada
Gary Jason Bocaling Ejercito (Tagalog pronunciation: [ɛhɛɹˈsɪtɔ]; 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]
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 May 16, 1971 Philippines |
| Political party | Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino |
| Spouse |
Bernadette Allyson (m. 2001) |
| Children | 4 (including Kiko) |
| Residence(s) | San Antonio, Quezon Cainta, Rizal |
| Profession | |
Personal life
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. He has one son Kiko Estrada from a previous relationship with actress Cheska Diaz.
He courted Dina Bonnevie from 1992 to 1993.[3] He was in an on-and-off relationship with then-fellow Viva artist Donita Rose from 1993 to 1997.[4]
Filmography
Film
| 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
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023—present | 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
- "Gary Estrada". at pinoystop.com Accessed January 14, 2016
- "Gary Estrada headed for defeat in Cainta vice mayoralty race". ABS-CBN News. May 14, 2019. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- 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.
- Red, Isah (November 20, 2002). "Gary Estrada Bounces Back". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 18. Retrieved February 15, 2023 – via Google News.