Karla Estrada
Born
Carla Elago Ford

(1974-11-21) November 21, 1974
Tacloban, Leyte, Philippines
Alma materPhilippine Christian University(BS)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
  • host
  • comedian
Years active1987–2022; 2023–present
Children4 (incl. Daniel Padilla)
RelativesAntonio Aquitania (cousin)
Member of the Philippine House of Representstives for Tingog Sinirangan
Assuming office
TBC
SucceedingN/A
Personal details
Political partyTingog Sinirangan

Carla Elago Ford (born November 21, 1974), better known as Karla Estrada (Tagalog: [ˈkaɾlɐ ɛsˈtɾada]), is a Filipino actress, singer, television host, and comedian. Films and television series in which she starred in Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? and Maricris Sioson: Japayuki.[1] She starred as supporting role in the series Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw.[2]

In 2016, Estrada signed a 2-year exclusive contract with ABS-CBN.[3]

Early life and career

Karla Estrada was born as Carla Elago Ford on November 21, 1974, in Tacloban City to a Filipino mother and an American father. Shortly thereafter, her father left after being misinformed that Karla had died at birth.[4]

According to an episode in Maalaala Mo Kaya featuring accounts on her life, Estrada was born to a rich family but was forced to move to Tacloban after the death of her grandfather, who was responsible for most of the livelihood of the family. Estrada aspired to become an actress since childhood and joined singing competitions. She was discovered by a talent manager in Quezon City, which led to her appearance in That's Entertainment.[5]

Personal life

Estrada is the mother of Daniel Padilla whom she had at the age of 20; her son's father is Rommel Padilla. Estrada brought Daniel to see Rommel Padilla in prison three years later. She has three other children, Jose Carlito whom she had at the age of 21 with Naldy Padilla, Margaret and Carmella from different men.[6]

At age 18, Estrada looked for her father who later apologized for not knowing that her birth was successful. In 2016, she stated that she is on good terms with her father, describing herself as his "carbon copy".[4]

She is Antonio Aquitania's cousin.

Filmography

Film

Television

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
1987–1996That's EntertainmentHerself/Wednesday group memberGMA Network
1999Isang Dalaga sa Panahon ng TrahedyaMalouTelevision film
1999–2001Saan Ka Man NaroroonLilayABS-CBN
2002Sa Dulo ng Walang HangganSening
2005Saang Sulok ng LangitLianaGMA Network
2006Love to Love: Love for RentLucy
2007–2008Daisy Siete: UlinglingNessa
2007Your Song: Break It To Me GentlyABS-CBNEpisode guest
2008Sine Novela: Magdusa KaMetringGMA Network
Obra: BoksingeraEpisode guest
2009Sine Novela: Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa AkinRemy Del Monte/Brenda Aguirre
2010Maalaala Mo Kaya: XylophoneABS-CBNEpisode guest
Sine Novela: Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?Cora EvangelistaGMA Network
2011AlakdanaMadam Greta
2011–2012Ikaw Lang ang MamahalinLoida
2012Wansapanataym: Maan AntukinYayaABS-CBN
2013Kailangan Ko'y IkawApple Puno
The Voice of the PhilippinesHerself/Auditionee
2013–2014Jim Fernandez's Galema: Anak ni ZumaBettina Barredo
2015Your Face Sounds Familiar 1Herself/Contestant
2015, 2016Home Sweetie HomeTita Marichris Matahimik
2015Pinoy Big Brother: 7372nd Celebrity Houseguest
2016It's ShowtimeQuarter 1-4 Judge Tawag ng Tanghalan
2016–2022Magandang BuhayHostABS-CBN/Kapamilya Channel
Funny Ka, Pare KoCarlita DelyonCine Mo!
2023–presentFace 2 FaceHerself/HostTV5/One PH

Radio

YearTitleRoleStation
2023–presentAng Tinig NyoHostDWPM Radyo 630

References

  1. ↑ "GMA-7 offers two new star-studded afternoon soaps". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Anne thrilled to work with Kris, Robin". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Karla Estrada to host morning show?". ABS-CBN News. March 9, 2016. Retrieved March 13, 2016.
  4. 1 2 "Karla Estrada cries after dad sends birthday greeting". ABS-CBN News (in English and Filipino). November 22, 2016. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Angelica bibida sa masalimuot na life story ni Karla Estrada sa MMK" [Angelica [Panganiban] stars in Karla Estrada's complicated life story in MMK]. Bandera (in Filipino). Philippine Daily Inquirer. January 12, 2017. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Daniel Padilla: 'Kung ayaw mo sa akin, 'di huwag!'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. March 22, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2013.


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