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Joseph Ejercito Estrada
Joseph Estrada, actor-producer of over one hundred films, was born to civil engineer Emilio Ejercito and Maria Marcelo in San Juan then in the province of Rizal on 19 April 1937. He had his elementary education at St. John Academy and high school at the Ateneo de Manila. He enrolled for college at the Mapua Institute of Technology where he took up three years of mechanical engineering. He is married to Dr. Luisa Pimentel with whom he has three children, namely, Jinggoy, also an actor and now mayor of San Juan, Jude who has similarly entered showbiz and only girl Jackie.
| A towering figure in Philippine movies, Erap as he is fondly called by his friends in the industry and ardent followers alike is looked up to for his vast contribution especially in terms of ensuring the general welfare of film practitioners. He is a member of the board of advisers of the Katipunan ng mga Artistang Pilipino sa Pelikula at Telebisyon (Actors' Guild of the Philippines) and a one-time president of the Philippine Motion Pictures Producers Association. |
He was elected Mayor of the municipality of his birth in 1969, Senator in 1987, Vice President in 1992 and finally President of the Republic of the Philippines in 1998, the Centennial Year of Philippine Independence. |
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Since his very first break in LVN Pictures' Kandilerong Pilak in 1954, Estrada has endeared himself to the moviegoing public via films that captured the imagination of the common people and broke box-office records. His films are much touted for their social relevance as much as for their high entertainment value. Most memorable are his screen team-ups with the other legends and giants of Philippine movies in the course of his stellar career that spanned four decades. In 1962, he established himself as a top-ranking action star with the smash hit from Larry Santiago Productions, Asiong Salonga. He firmed up his status as an excellent actor when he bagged his first acting trophy from the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences for Markang Rehas which he also made in 1962. He won four additional best actor awards from the country's oldest existing award-giving body for Geron Busabos in 1964, Ito ang Pilipino in 1966, Patria Adorada in 1969 and Kumander Alibasbas in 1981. The following year, he became the first lead actor to be elevated to the FAMAS Hall of Fame. It was a twin triumph as he was also inducted concurrently for his distinguished achievement as producer as the film company that was put up in his name, Emar Pictures/JE Productions, similarly bagged five subsequent best picture awards from FAMAS for Geron Busabos in 1964, Ito ang Pilipino in 1966, Kill the Pushers in 1972, Bakya Mo Neneng in 1977 and Kumander Alibasbas in 1981. Other film honors include his victory in the maiden edition of the Metro Manila Film Festival in 1975 with his entry Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa which was declared best picture and for which he was at the same time adjudged best actor. The Philippine Movie Press Club, a local group of entertainment journalists, gave him an award of merit in 1985 while the Film Academy of the Philippines which hands out the rightful Philippine equivalent of Oscars conferred him the Lifetime Achievement Award in 1990.
FILMOGRAPHY
1954
Kandilerong Pilak, LVN Pictures
1957
Kandilang Bakal, Champion Pictures
Sampung Libong Pisong Pag-ibig, LVN Pictures
1958
Mga Liham Kay Tiya Dely, Larry Santiago Productions
Matandang Tinale, Larry Santiago Productions
Batas ng Puso, Larry Santiago Productions
1959
Sumpa at Pangako, Larry Santiago Productions
1960
Cuatro Cantos, Larry Santiago Productions
True Confessions, Larry Santiago Productions
1961
Pantalan ng Trece, Larry Santiago Productions
Asiong Salonga, Larry Santiago Productions
Baril sa Baril, Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
Nag-uumpugang Bato, Larry Santiago Productions
The Moises Padilla Story, Larry Santiago Productions
Sa Baril Mag-uusap, People's Pictures
1962
Markang Rehas, Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions - Best Actor, Best Actress for Perla Bautista (Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences)
Digmaan ng mga Maton, Ambassador Films
Tondo Boy, Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
Kapit sa Patalim, Ambassador Films
Hari ng Mga Maton, Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
Asiong Meets Alembong, JE Productions
1963
Pulong Diablo, Larry Santiago Productions
Ginoong Itim, Larry Santiago Productions
Talahib, People's Pictures
Istambay, JE Productions
Ito ang Maynila, FPJ Productions
Patapon, Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
Los Paliqueros, FPJ Productions
Via Europa, Larry Santiago Productions
Sugapa, Kislap Tagalog Films
Kung Hindi Ka Susuko, Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
Tres Kantos, JE Productions
Barilan sa Pugad Lawin, People's Pictures
Kilabot sa Daang Bakal, Luzon Productions
Basagulero, Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
1964
Encuentro, JE Productions
Berdugo ng mga Maton, Lea Productions
Siyam na Buhay ni Martin Pusa, Larry Santiago Productions
Pambato, Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
Deadly Brothers, JE Productions
Ako ang Papatay, Lea Productions
Takot Mabuhay,Takot Mamatay, Luzon Productions
Panginoon ng Pantalan, People's Pictures
Geron Busabos - Ang Batang Quiapo, Emar Pictures - Best Picture, Best Story, Best Cinematography, Best Actor, Best Child Actor for Boy Alvarez (Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences)
Vendetta Brothers, Emar Pictures
Cordillera, Filipinas Productions and Lippert Films
Mga Daliring Ginto, Lea Productions
1965
Jose Nazareno - Ang Taxi Driver, Emar Pictures
Salonga Brothers, Larry Santiago Productions
Maskulado, Emar Pictures
Hamon sa Bandila, Lea Productions
Pepeng Pingas - Ang Batang San Nicolas, Emar Pictures
Hahamakin ang Lahat, Emar Pictures
Deadly Pinoy, Emar Pictures
Valentin Galit, Emar Pictures
Batang Angustia, People's Pictures
Titong Robinhood, Emar Pictures (as producer only)
Labanang Lalake, Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
Sa Kamay ng mga Kilabot, Emar Pictures
Paalam sa Kahapon, VP Pictures
Big Boss, GM Film Organization
Buhay sa Buhay, Emar Pictures
Sapang Palay, Emar Pictures
1966
Bodyguard, Emar Pictures
Alyas Popeye, Emar Pictures (as producer only)
Totoy Bingi, Emar Pictures
Ako'y Magbabalik, Lea Productions
John Doe, Emar Pictures
Ang Babaeng Ito Ay Akin, Emar Pictures (as producer only)
Undercover, Emar Pictures (as producer only)
Soliman Brothers, Emar Pictures
Stowaway, Emar Pictures
Triggerman, Emar Pictures (as producer only)
Johnny Brazil, Emar Pictures (as producer only)
Dodong Tricycle, Emar Pictures
Tatak: Double Cross, Emar Pictures
Wild, Wild Jess, Emar Pictures (as producer only)
Batang Iwahig, Larry Santiago Productions
Bantay Salakay, Emar Pictures
Ito ang Pilipino, Emar Pictures - Best Dramatic Film (Manila Film Festival); Best Picture, Best Story, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor for Eddie Garcia (Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences)
1967
Badong Baldado, Emar Pictures
Carnap, Emar Pictures (as producer only)
Angkan ng Haragan, Emar Pictures
Boy Aguila, Lea Productions
Valentine Brothers, Emar Pictures
Alex Big Shot, Wag-wag Productions
Alamat ng Pitong Kilabot, FPJ Productions
Roman Montalan, Emar Pictures (as producer only)
Masquerade, Emar Pictures (as producer only)
1968
Killer Patrol, Lea Productions
Kid Brother, Emar Pictures
Tatlong Hari, FPJ Productions
Quintin Salazar, Larry Santiago Productions
De Colores, Arco Iris Motion Pictures
Galo Gimbal, Emar Pictures
Cuadro de Jack, Emar Pictures
Dos por Dos, Emar Pictures
Abdul Tapang, Rey Ylag Productions
Azero Brothers, Larry Santiago Productions
Jakiri Valiente, Elk's Films
Suntok o Karate, Emar Pictures
Diegong Daga, Emar Pictures
To Susan With Love, Rosas Productions
Huling Baraha, Emar Pictures (as producer only)
Brothers for Hire, Emar Pictures (as producer only)
1969
Capitan Pepe, Emar Pictures
Sagupaan, Lea Productions
Cuadro de Queen, Emar Pictures (as producer only)
Ang Ninong Kong Nazareno, Emar Pictures
Aragon Brothers, Lea Productions
Anim ang Dapat Patayin, Emar Pictures
Ayon ' Yon, Eh, Emar Pictures (as producer only)
Parehas o Laban, AM Productions
Patria Adorada, Emar Pictures - Rajah Sulayman Award (Manila Film Festival); Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor for Eddie Garcia (Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences)
Eric, Emar Pictures (as producer only)
Jerico, Emar Pictures (as producer only)
Blacksheep, Emar Pictures (as producer only)
1970
Simon Bastardo, Emar Pictures
Sebastian, Emar Pictures
Areglado Boss, Emar Pictures
Padre Pugante, FPJ Productions
Psycho Sex Killer, Emar Pictures (as producer only)
1971
Udyok, Emar Pictures (as producer only)
Hukom Bitay, Transasia Productions - Best Story (Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences)
Valentin Walis, Emar Pictures
Digmaan ng mga Angkan, FPJ Productions
Durog, Emar Pictures (as producer only)
Apat na Patak ng Dugo ni Adan, Roda Films
1972
Okey Ka, Erap, JE Productions
Magiting at Pusakal, JE Productions
Kill the Pushers, JE Productions - Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Sound (Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences)
Tatay Na si Erap, JE Productions - Best Actress for Boots Anson-Roa (Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences)
Blood Compact, Roda Films
1973
Panic, JE Productions
Erap Is My Guy, JE Productions
Ang Agila at ang Araw, FPJ Productions
Dragnet, JE Productions
Wonder Vi, JE Productions (as producer only)
Ander Di Saya si Erap, NV Productions
Kung Fu Showdown, JE Productions (as producer only)
1974
Ransom, JE Productions - Benguet Award (Baguio City Film Festival)
Hamon sa Bandila,Lea Productions
Tama Na, Erap, JE Productions
Thunder Blow, JE Productions (as producer only)
Manila Connection, JE Productions
King Khayam and I, Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
1975
Ang Nobya Kong Sexy, Lea Productions
Hit and Run, Roda Films
Dugo at Pag-ibig sa Kapirasong Lupa, Doming Bravo Films
Counter Kill, JE Productions
Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa, JE Productions - Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor for Vic Silayan, Best Editing, Best Sound (Metro Manila Film Festival); Isarog Award (Naga City Film Festival); Best Music (Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences)
Battle of the Champions, Cubao Cinema
Huwag Mo Akong Paandaran, Metropolitan Films
1976
Hoy Mister, Ako ang Misis Mo, JE Productions
Alas Singko ng Hapon, Gising Na ang mga Anghel, JE Productions
Bago Lumamig ang Sabaw, Lea Productions
Arrest the Nurse Killer, JE Productions
1977
Sa Dulo ng Cris, Ruben Canoy Productions
Huwag Mong Dungisan ang Pisngi ng Langit, JE Productions
Bakya Mo Neneng, JE Productions - Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Sound, Best Music (Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences)
1978
Magkaaway, D'Wonder Films
Yakuza Contract, JE Productions
Tatak ng Tundo, FPJ Productions
1979
Okey Lang Basta't Kapiling Kita, JE Productions
Warrant of Arrest, JE Productions
Mamang Sorbetero, JE Productions
1980
Hoy Tukso, Layuan Mo Ako, JE Productions - Best Child Actor for Bentot, Jr. (Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences)
1981
Kumander Alibasbas, JE Productions - Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences)
1982
Pedring Taruc, JE Productions
Lalake Ako, JE Productions (as producer only)
1983
Machonurin, JE Productions
1984
Bangkang Papel sa Dagat ng Apoy, Cine Suerte
1985
Order to Kill, Amazaldy Films
1989
Sa Kuko ng Agila, JE Productions/Richfilm
