John Anthony Siason Estrada, popularly known as John Estrada, is a renowned Filipino actor and filmmaker known for his versatile roles in television and films.
Throughout his illustrious acting career, he has successfully portrayed both leading male and villain roles, capturing the attention of audiences with his dynamic screen presence. Estrada has worked with top television networks such as ABS-CBN, GMA Network, and TV5, showcasing his wide range of talents as an actor and performer.
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- Full name: John Anthony Siasson Estrada
- Stage name: John Estrada
- Date of Birth: June 13, 1973
- Age: 51
- Birthplace: Quezon City, Philippines
- Nationality: Philippines
- Occupation: Actor, film producer
- Height: 1.85 m
- Parents: Vincent Estrada and Lilia Siazon-Estrada
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Priscilla Meirelles (married 2011), Janice de Belen (married 1992–2004)
- Children: Ina Estrada, Moira Estrada, Kayla Estrada, Yuan Estrada, Samantha Anechka
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $3 million
Early life and education
John Anthony Siason Estrada was born on June 13, 1973, in Quezon City, Philippines. He was raised by his parents, Vicente Estrada, a city councilor, and Lilia Siason Estrada, a public school teacher. While there are speculations that John may have siblings, details about them have not been made public.
John studied Mass Communications at the University of the Philippines-Diliman for two years but dropped out to focus on his acting career. He is of Filipino descent and a Christian.
Profession
John Estrada’s career began when he won a modeling competition during college. His first appearance on television was in 1986’s “Palibhasa Lalake”. In 1990, he joined the cast of the ABS-CBN sitcom Palibasa Lalekemarking the beginning of a long-term partnership with the network.
Estrada enters TV hosting field and wins recognition on the show Sanglingo Naposhila from 1995 to 1998. In 1998, he rose to fame when he starred in the controversial ABS-CBN Noontime Show Magandang Thangali Bayan With Randy Santiago and Willie Revillame.
John has also achieved success in theatre, starring in the 2002 series Kay Tagar Kang Shiningtaifor which he won the 2003 TV Star Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series. His other major roles include Hiram (2004) and Ang Probinsyano of FPJ (2021), in which he plays the cunning warlord Armando Silang. He currently stars as the ruthless policeman Rigor Dimaguiba in the film Batang Quiapo by FPJ.
Throughout his career, John has tried his hand at various acting genres, from sitcoms, noontime shows to dramatic roles, solidifying his place as a versatile actor in the Philippine showbiz industry.
Social Media
- Instagram: @johnestrada__
- Twitter: @John_Estrada
Personal life
John Estrada has been married twice. His first marriage was to actress Janice de Belen in 1992, with whom he had four children: Inah, Moira, Kaila and Yuan Estrada. The couple separated in 2004.
In 2011, Estrada married Brazilian beauty queen and actress Priscilla Meireles, with whom he has a daughter, Samantha Anechka. However, the couple has been going through a rough patch recently. In July 2023, Estrada confirmed that they had agreed to temporarily end their relationship. However, Meireles later denied this and expressed her stress and frustration with their situation.
net worth
John Estrada’s net worth is estimated to be around $3 million, reflecting his long and successful career in the Philippine entertainment industry.
His wealth mainly comes from his acting career, hosting gigs, and film productions, which makes him one of the highest-paid actors in the country.
