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]

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 was in an on-and-off relationship with then-fellow Viva artist Donita Rose from 1993 to 1997.^[3]

Filmography

Film

• 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