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Karla Estrada

Known For
Acting
Born
November 21, 1974 in Tacloban, Leyte, Philippines
Active Years
1992–2024 (33 Years)
Total Credits
40 credits in database
Acting Born Nov 21, 1974 Tacloban, Leyte, Philippines 40 credits
40
Total Credits
1992–2024
33 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Karla Estrada, born Carla Elago Ford on November 21, 1974, in Tacloban, Leyte, Philippines, is a Filipina actress and singer. Her acting credits include starring roles in the films and television series Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? and Maricris Sioson: Japayuki, as well as a supporting role in the television series Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw. In 2016, Estrada signed a two-year exclusive contract with ABS-CBN. She is also the mother of musician, actor, and idol Daniel Padilla and the cousin of actor, comedian, host, and model Antonio Aquitania. Her career includes thirty-seven known acting credits on the Movie Database platform.

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Career

Career overview

Carla Elago Ford, known professionally as Karla Estrada, is a Filipina actress and singer born on November 21, 1974, in Tacloban, Leyte, Philippines. Her acting career includes appearances in both films and television series. Among the film and television projects in which she has starred are Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? and Maricris Sioson: Japayuki. In addition to her starring roles, she has also taken on supporting roles in television, notably in the series Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw.

Throughout her career in the entertainment industry, Estrada has maintained professional television associations. Specifically, in the year 2016, Estrada signed a two-year exclusive contract with ABS-CBN. As part of her personal background within the industry, she is the mother of musician, actor, and idol Daniel Padilla, and she is also the cousin of comedian, actor, host, and model Antonio Aquitania. Her known acting work encompasses a total of thirty-seven known credits listed within her professional database profile.

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Career timeline

Rainbow RumbleKuan On One
Maid in Malacañang
Momshies! Your Soul is Mine
Familia Blondina
Gandarrapiddo!: The Revenger Squad
Your Face Sounds FamiliarYour Face Sounds FamiliarYour Face Sounds FamiliarYour Face Sounds FamiliarBeauty and the Bestie
(Filipino: In the Name of the Father, Mother, and Children)
Kailangan Ko'y IkawPalad ta ang Nagbuot
This Guy's In Love With U Mare!
Ikaw Lang ang MamahalinAlakdana
Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?
Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin
Loving You
Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!
Super Noypi
Saang Sulok ng Langit
If You Are But a Dream
Sa Iyo ang Sarap... Akin ang Hirap
Masarap ang Unang Kagat
Kakaibang KarismaPower Connection
The Secrets of Sarah JaneBala at LipistikAlyas Totoy: Kamay Na Bakal Ng WPDMama's Boys 2: Let's Go Na!Sobra talaga... Over
Makati Ave. Office GirlsKahit May Mahal Ka Nang IbaAyaw Ko Ng MangarapMaricris Sioson - JapayukiWanted Bata-Batuta
First Time… Like A Virgin!

Full Filmography

40 titles
  • Rainbow Rumble (2024) as Self - Contestant
  • Kuan On One (2024) as Self - Guest
  • Maid in Malacañang (2022) as Yaya Santa (Maid)
  • Momshies! Your Soul is Mine (2021) as Karlene
  • Familia Blondina (2019)
  • Gandarrapiddo!: The Revenger Squad (2017) as Peppa/Barna
  • Your Face Sounds Familiar (2015) as Self - Celebrity Performer
  • Your Face Sounds Familiar (2015) as Mariah Carey
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  • Your Face Sounds Familiar (2015) as Self - Guest Juror
  • Your Face Sounds Familiar (2015) as Lady Gaga / Guest Juror
  • Beauty and the Bestie (2015) as Barbara "Barney" Clooney
  • (Filipino: In the Name of the Father, Mother, and Children) (2014) as Thelma
  • Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw (2013) as Apple Puno
  • Palad ta ang Nagbuot (2013)
  • This Guy's In Love With U Mare! (2012)
  • Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin (2011) as Loida
  • Alakdana (2011) as Greta Yaneza
  • Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (2010) as Cora Evangelista
  • Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin (2009) as Remy Del Monte / Brenda Aguirre
  • Loving You (2008) as Lina
  • Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po! (2007) as Loida
  • Super Noypi (2006)
  • Saang Sulok ng Langit (2005) as Liana
  • If You Are But a Dream (2002) as Bebang / Bisaya
  • Sa Iyo ang Sarap... Akin ang Hirap (1999)
  • Masarap ang Unang Kagat (1998)
  • Kakaibang Karisma (1995)
  • Power Connection (1995) as Lina
  • The Secrets of Sarah Jane (1994) as Armie
  • Bala at Lipistik (1994) as Brenda
  • Alyas Totoy: Kamay Na Bakal Ng WPD (1994)
  • Mama's Boys 2: Let's Go Na! (1994)
  • Sobra talaga... Over (1994)
  • Makati Ave. Office Girls (1993)
  • Kahit May Mahal Ka Nang Iba (1993)
  • Ayaw Ko Ng Mangarap (1993) as Divina
  • Maricris Sioson - Japayuki (1993) as Rowena
  • Wanted Bata-Batuta (1993)
  • First Time… Like A Virgin! (1992)
  • Soul Sistahs

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Karla Estrada best known for?

Karla Estrada is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Momshies! Your Soul is Mine (2021), Instinct to Kill (2001), Ebenezer (1998), Macross Plus: The Movie (1995).

When and where was Karla Estrada born?

Karla Estrada was born on November 21, 1974 in Tacloban, Leyte, Philippines.

How many credits does Karla Estrada have?

Karla Estrada has accumulated over 40 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1992 to 2024.

What is Karla Estrada's background in cinema and television?

Karla Estrada, born Carla Elago Ford on November 21, 1974, in Tacloban, Leyte, Philippines, is a Filipina actress and singer. Her acting credits include starring roles in the films and television series Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? and Maricris Sioson: Japayuki, as well as a supporting role in the television series Kaila...

Karla Estrada by the numbers

40credits
28films
12TV series
1992–2024active years

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