E.R. Ejercito
Emilio Ramon Ejercito The Honorable | |
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Governor of Laguna | |
In office June 30, 2010 – May 27, 2014 | |
Vice Governor |
Caesar Perez (2010-2013) Ramil Hernandez (2013-2014) |
Preceded by | Teresita S. Lazaro |
Succeeded by | Ramil Hernandez |
Mayor of Pagsanjan, Laguna | |
In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010 | |
Preceded by | Abner Afuang |
Succeeded by | Girlie Ejercito |
Personal details | |
Born |
Emilio Ramon Pelayo Ejercito III October 5, 1963 Pagsanjan, Laguna, Philippines |
Nationality | Filipino |
Political party |
Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (2001-2012) United Nationalist Alliance (2012-present) |
Spouse(s) | Girlie "Maita" Javier-Ejercito |
Children |
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Residence | Pagsanjan, Laguna |
Alma mater |
La Salle Greenhills University of the Philippines - Diliman |
Occupation | Politician, Actor |
Profession | Actor/Politician |
Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Emilio Ramon Pelayo Ejercito III (born October 5, 1963), commonly known as E.R. Ejercito and also popularly known by his official on-screen names Jorge Estregan (sometimes spelled Jeorge Estregan), George Estregan Jr. (sometimes spelled Jorge Estregan Jr. or Jeorge Estregan Jr.) and Jeorge "E.R." Ejercito Estregan (or simply Jeorge "E.R." Estregan), is a Filipino actor and was the Governor of Laguna. Prior to his election as governor, he served as mayor of Pagsanjan, Laguna.[1] He is the son of actor George Estregan and the nephew of former President and now Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada.
On May 27, 2014, the Commission on Elections unseated Ejercito after alleged overspending during the campaign for the 2013 midterm elections. 3 days later his uncle, Mayor Estrada, convinced him to step down.
Early life
Born Emilio Ramon Pelayo Ejercito III on October 5, 1963 in Pagsanjan, Laguna to actor Jesús Jorge Marcelo Ejercito, who went by the screen name George Estregan, of Pagsanjan and Ramona Pelayo Ejercito in Ibajay, Aklan. He holds residence at B. Cosme St., Sitio Mayapa, Brgy. II, Pagsanjan.
Personal life
He is married to actress and current Pagsanjan Mayor Maita Sanchez (Girlie Ejercito in real life). They have 4 children: Eric Ejercito (born 1987), Jet Ejercito (born 1989), Jerico Ejercito (born 1992) and Jhulia Ejercito (born 2002).
Education
- Elementary: La Salle Greenhills (1971–1978)
- High School: La Salle Greenhills (1978–1981)
- College: UP Diliman; Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Advertising and Visual Communications (1981–1985)
Organizations
- Vice President - Knights of the Altar (1982–1987) Became Altar Boy of 5 years at St. John the Baptist Parish Church, San Juan City
- Vice President - KAPTT-Katipunan ng mga Artistang Pilipino sa Pelikula at Telebisyon or Philippine Cinema & Television Actors Guild, Inc. (1999–2002)
- Member - Rotary Club of Pagsanjan, Laguna
- Member - Carpa Club of Pagsanjan, Laguna
Politics
- Mayor Pagsanjan, Laguna (June 30, 2001 - June 30, 2010)
- Governor of Laguna (June 30, 2010 – May 27, 2014)
Filmography
Jeorge "E.R." Ejercito Estregan | |
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Born |
Emilio Ramon Pelayo Ejercito October 5, 1963 Pagsanjan, Laguna, Philippines |
Other names | George Estregan Jr., Jorge Estregan |
Occupation | Actor, politician |
Years active |
1985-2002 2009-present |
Spouse(s) | Girlie Ejercito |
Children |
Eric Jet Jerico Jhulia |
Television
- Heredero (1985-1987) --- recurring role
- IBC Headliners (2000) --- news anchor
Films
- Mga Paru-Parrong Bukid (1985) - Senen's brother
- Haunted House (1985)
- Bagets Gang (1986)
- Bukas ng Sabo Agi Buka sa Sabitan (1986)
- Kapitan Pablo (Cavite's Killing Field) (1986) as Kapitan Pablo's son
- Humanda Ka, Ikaw Ang Sumuko (1987)
- Sparrow Unit (1987)
- Boy Tornado (1987) - Boy's friend
- Dongalo Massacre (1988)
- Lost Command (1988)
- Tumayo Ka't Lumaban (1988)
- Alega Gang: Public Enemy No. 1 of Cebu (1988)
- Kumakasa... Kahit Nag-iisa (1988)
- Ambush (1988)t Espino
- Kamandag ng Dagat (1988)
- Alex Boncayao Brigade (1989)
- Hatulan: Bilibid Boys (1989)
- Isang Bala Isang Buhay (1989) as Ex-commando
- Bala... Dapat Kay Cris Cuenca: Public Enemy no. 1 (1989)
- Moises Platon (1989)
- Gapos Gang (1989)
- Kakampi Ko Ang Diyos (1990)
- Asiong Salonga Ikalawang Aklat (1990)
- Urbanito Dizon: The Most Notorious Gangster in Luzon (1990) as Apache Gang Member
- Ibabaon Kita sa Lupa (1990)
- Hanggang Saan ang Tapang Mo? (1990) as Greg
- Hukom. 45 (1990)
- Hulihin si... Boy Amores (1990)
- Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija (1990)
- Inosente (1990)
- Leon ng Maynila, Lt. Col. Romeo Maganto (1991)
- Mayor Latigo: Ang Barakong Alkalde ng Baras (1991)
- Captain Jaylo: Batas Sa Batas (1991) as Dodong Sanggano
- OXO vs Sigue-Sigue (1991)
- Eddie Tagalog: Pulis Makati (1992)
- Task Force Habagat (1992) as Alfredo "Joey" de Leon
- Manila Boy (1993)
- Sala Sa Init, Sala Sa Lamig (1993) as Drug Pusher
- Manchichirichit (1993)
- Epimaco Velasco: NBI (1994) as One of the Big-4 Man (cameo appearance)
- The Four Stooges (1995) as Stanley
- Ang Titser Kong Pogi (1995) as Emilio the backdiving thug
- Mano Mano (1995)
- Balawis (1996)
- Bossing (1996)
- Hagedorn (1996) as Totoy
- Extranghero (1997) as Dr. Ivan
- Pag-Ibig Ko Sa Iyo'y Totoo (1997) as Mr. Diaz's son
- Babasaging Kristal (1997)
- Yes Darling: Walang Matigas na Pulis 2 (1997) as Kidnapper
- Tuloy! Bukas ang Pinto! (1998)
- Ang Maton at ang Showgirl (1998) as Valdez
- Pakawalang Puso (1998)
- Birador (1998) as Bank hold-up Gang
- Jesus Salonga, alyas Boy Indian (1998)
- Cariño Brutal (1998)
- Notoryus (1998)
- Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib (1998)
- Hiwaga ng Panday (1998)
- Type Kita... Walang Kokontra! (1999) - Tong
- Mamang Shotgun (1999) - Wilfredo
- Abel Villarama: Armado (1999)
- Emilio Aguinaldo (2000) - Emilio Aguinaldo
- Makamandag na Bala (2000)
- Huwag Mong Takasan ang Batas (2002)
- Ang Panday (2009) as Apoykatawan
- Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote (2010) as Ragat
- Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2011) as Nicasio "Asiong" Salonga
- This Guy's in Love with U Mare! (2012)
- El Presidente (2012) as Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy
- Boy Golden (2013) as Arturo "Boy Golden" Porcuna
- Magnum Muslim .357 (2014) as Lt Jamal
Awards
Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
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2011 | 37th Metro Manila Film Festival [2] | Best Festival Actor | Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story | Nominated |
Male Sexiest Appeal Celebrity of the Night | - | Won | ||
2012 | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards [3] | Outstanding Government Service Award | - | Won |
2012 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actor of the Year (Best Actor) | Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story | Won tied with (Aga Muhlach) |
2012 | 14th Gawad PASADO Awards | PinakaPasadong Aktor | Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story | Won |
2012 | 60th FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story | Won |
2012 | 38th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Festival Actor | El Presidente | Nominated |
2013 | 29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actor of the Year (Best Actor) | El Presidente | Won |
61st FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | El Presidente | Won | |
39th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Festival Actor | Boy Golden, Shoot to kill: the Arturo Porcuna Story | Nominated | |
2014 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actor of the Year (Best Actor) | Nominated | |
62nd FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Won |
References
- ↑ Martinez-Belen, Crispina (2011-03-01). "E.R. Ejercito is 'El Presidente'". The Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2011-03-01.
- ↑ "Metro Manila Film Festival:2011". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
- ↑ "Vice Ganda named Phenomenal Box-Office Star; Derek Ramsay is Box-Office King while Anne Curtis and Cristine Reyes share Box-Office Queen title". Pep.ph. Retrieved 2014-05-20.