Jake Ejercito

Jake Ejercito
Ejercito in 2023
Born
Juan Emilio Enriquez Ejercito

(1990-03-27) March 27, 1990 (age 36)
Metro Manila, Philippines
EducationQueen Mary University of London
Northumbria University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
Years active2016–present
AgentStar Magic (2021–present)
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
PartnerAndi Eigenmann (2011–2014)
FatherJoseph Estrada
FamilyEjercito

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.

Education

Ejercito attended Xavier School in San Juan from grade school to high school. He studied politics at the Queen Mary University of London.

In 2018, Ejercito earned his master's degree in marketing from the Singapore campus of UK-based Northumbria University.

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. In the same year, he later appeared in the said variety show's Lenten specials and was awarded Best New Male TV Personality in the 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television for his appearance in the episode "God Gave Me You".

In 2020, he hosted Sunday Noontime Live! and made his film debut in Coming Home.

From September 2021 to January 2022, he portrayed Cedric Banes on the television series Marry Me, Marry You.

Personal life

Ejercito is one of three children of Joseph Estrada and Laarni Enriquez. Through his father, he has multiple half-siblings.

Ejercito fathers Ellie Eigenmann (born November 2011), from a relationship with actress Andi Eigenmann. He broke up with Eigenmann in 2014, but he continues to co-parent Ellie with her.

Acting credits

Film

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Jake Ejercito's film credits with year of release, film titles and roles
Year Title Role Ref.
2020 Coming Home Enji Librada
2023 A Very Good Girl Charles
2024 GG: Good Game Coach of Northstarz

Television

† Denotes shows that have not yet been aired
Jake Ejercito's television credits with year of release, title(s) and role
Year Title Role Ref.
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
2026 Someone, Someday Kristoff

Accolades

Year Work Organization Category Result Ref.
2016 "God Gave Me You" – Eat Bulaga! Lenten Drama Specials PMPC Star Awards for Television Best New Male TV Personality Won

Notes

  1. ↑ Tied with Simon Pineda.

References

  1. ↑ "Joseph Estrada's Son Takes Rolls-Royce 'Selfie' as He Travels to Hong Kong Hostage Crisis Talks". South China Morning Post. August 23, 2014. Retrieved October 31, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  2. 1 2 3 Siazon, Rachelle (November 6, 2020). "Jake Ejercito: Hitching His Wagon to a Star". pep.ph. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  3. 1 2 Cruz, Marinel (June 2, 2021). "Jake Ejercito Disillusioned with PH Politics". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  4. 1 2 Hallare, Katrina (June 26, 2018). "LOOK: Jake Ejercito Earns Master's Degree with Honors from Singaporean University". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  5. ↑ Alpad, Christina (January 11, 2016). "AlDub Now a Love Triangle with Jake Ejercito". The Manila Times. Archived from the original on November 7, 2021. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
  6. ↑ Acar, Aedrianne (November 14, 2017). "Kalyeserye Hunks: Where are They Now?". GMA News Online. Retrieved October 31, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  7. 1 2 3 Abanilla, Clarizel (October 25, 2016). "Jake Ejercito Finally Admits Being Father to Andi's Daughter". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
  8. 1 2 Ligunas, Mary Louise (October 24, 2016). "Jake Ejercito Dedicates PMPC Star Awards Recognition to Daughter Ellie". GMA News Online. Retrieved October 31, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  9. 1 2 "It's a Wrap for 'Coming Home'". Very Wang. The Manila Times. February 18, 2020. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
  10. 1 2 "'The time is right': Jake Ejercito Finally Set for Kapamilya Debut". ABS-CBN News. May 1, 2021. Archived from the original on June 13, 2023. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Love Consultant Erap Offers Services to Noy". The Philippine Star. April 21, 2012. Archived from the original on December 24, 2013. Retrieved December 24, 2013.
  12. ↑ "Andi Eigenmann confirms break-up with Jake Ejercito". Rappler. September 29, 2014. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
  13. ↑ Viernes, Franchesca (November 24, 2021). "Jake Ejercito, Ellie and Lilo share bonding moment in Siargao". GMA News. Archived from the original on February 13, 2022. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  14. ↑ Matalog, Patricia (June 23, 2023). "'A VERY GOOD GIRL' CAST REVEALED: Here are the stars joining Kathryn Bernardo and Dolly de Leon!". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  15. ↑ Cabrera-Paraiso, Janelle Roa (January 24, 2024). "The Remarkable Firsts in Donny Pangilinan's Film "Good Game"". Metro.Style. Archived from the original on July 3, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  16. ↑ "WATCH: Ivana at Jake, nagharap sa "Rainbow Rumble"". ABS-CBN. October 11, 2025. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Kathryn Bernardo, James Reid, and Maja Salvador unite for ABS-CBN series 'Someone, Someday'". Trendrod. November 17, 2025. Retrieved November 19, 2025.