George Estregan
Jesús Jorge Marcelo Ejercito[1][2] (July 10, 1939 – August 8, 1988), better known as George Estregan or George Estregan Sr., was a three-time FAMAS Award-winning Filipino film actor.
George Estregan | |
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Born | Jesús Jorge Marcelo Ejercito[1] July 10, 1939 Tondo, Manila, Commonwealth of the Philippines |
Died | August 8, 1988 49) Santa Mesa, Manila, Philippines | (aged
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1963–1988 |
Spouse(s) | Ramona Pelayo |
Children | 6 (including E.R. ("George Jr."), Gary and Gherome) |
Family | Joseph Estrada (brother) |
Awards | FAMAS Best Actor 1972 Sukdulan FAMAS Supporting Actor 1978 Kid Kaliwete 1980 Lumakad Kang Hubad sa Mundong Ibabaw |
Estregan made his film debut in 1963 with Jose Nazareno, Ang Taxi Driver.[3] He was often cast as a villain and was infamously known as the "Penetration King" of erotic Philippine cinema.[3]
Estregan won critical acclaim for many of his performances. In 1972, he was named FAMAS Best Actor for Sukdulan, and would win two other FAMAS Awards for Best Supporting actor for Kid Kaliwete (1978) and Lumakad Kang Hubad sa Mundong Ibabaw (1980). He was nominated for the FAMAS Award three other times, as Best Actor for Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga (1975) and Lalake Ako (1982), and for Best Supporting Actor in Magkayakap sa Magdamag (1986). He also received a nomination from the Gawad Urian as Best Actor for Hostage: Hanapin si Batuigas (1977).
Early life
Jesús Jorge Marcelo Ejercito was born at 12:35 PM on July 10, 1939 at Manuguit Maternity Hospital (now known as Amisola Maternity Hospital) in Tondo, Manila to Engr. Emilio Ejercito, Sr. (1898–1977) and Mary Ejercito (1906–2009).[1] His older brother is former Philippine President and former Manila Mayor, Joseph Estrada.[3]
Personal life
He was married to Ramona Pelayo-Ejercito of Ibajay, Aklan, with whom he had four children: actor Emilio Ramon Ejercito III ("George Estregan, Jr."), Maria Georgina Ejercito, Kurt Joseph Ejercito, and George Gerald Ejercito. He was also the father of actor Gary Jason Ejercito ("Gary Estrada") and Philippine Basketball Association player Rain or Shine Elasto Painters Gherome Eric Ejercito out of wedlock. His grandson Kiko Estrada is also an actor.
Death
Estregan died when he was 49 years old at 4:45 am on August 8, 1988 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Santa Mesa, Manila after an eight-month battle with bone cancer. There were rumors that he had succumbed to AIDS.[2]
Filmography
Films
Title | Role | Year |
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Ikaw o Ako | Mayor Anselmo Regalado | 1961 |
Sapang Palay | 1965 | |
Ang Babaeng Ito Ay Akin! | 1966 | |
Valiente Brothers | 1968 | |
Tatak: Double Cross | 1968 | |
Suntok o Karate | 1968 | |
Dos Por Dos | 1968 | |
Jerico | Jerico | 1968 |
Eric | 1969 | |
Ang Ninong Kong Nazareno | 1969 | |
The Alvarados | 1970 | |
Lover for Hire | 1970 | |
Psycho Sex Killer | 1970 | |
Udyok | 1971 | |
Pulot Gala | 1971 | |
Kami Ba'y Makasalan? | 1971 | |
The Superstar | 1971 | |
Durog | 1971 | |
Sukdulan | 1972 | |
Kumander Erlinda | 1972 | |
Blood Compact | 1972 | |
Kung Bakit Dugo ang Kulay ng Gabi | 1973 | |
Target: The Criminals | 1973 | |
Wonder Vi | 1973 | |
Ang Pagbabalik ni Leon Guerrero | Gancho | 1974 |
Ibilanggo si Cavite Boy | 1974 | |
Bandila ng Magigiting | 1974 | |
Xia Nan Yang | The Filipino Boxer | 1974 |
Daigdig ng Sindak at Lagim | Angelo | 1974 |
Magnong Harabas | 1974 | |
Durugin ang Mga Diyablo sa Punta Fuego | 1974 | |
Kiu RP Nine-O | 1974 | |
Sumigaw Ka Hanggang Ibig Mo! | 1974 | |
Ugat | 1974 | |
Manila Connection | 1974 | |
Kapitan Eddie Set | 1974 | |
Ang Manika Ay Takot sa Krus | 1975 | |
Ito'y Isang Baliw Na Baliw Na Digdig | 1975 | |
Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko | 1975 | |
Ibong Lukaret | 1975 | |
Operation Villapando | 1975 | |
Bamboo Trap | 1975 | |
Mababagsik na Anghel | 1975 | |
Sa Kagubatan ng Lungsod | 1975 | |
Hiwaga | 1975 | |
Laging Umaga | 1975 | |
Nagbabagang Silangan | 1975 | |
Alat | 1975 | |
Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga | 1975 | |
Gumapang Ka sa Lupa | 1975 | |
At Lumaganap ang Lagim | Satur | 1975 |
Hindi Tayo Talo | 1975 | |
Huling Patak ng Ulan | 1975 | |
Ang Biyuda Ay Misteryosa | 1975 | |
Unos sa Dalampasigan | 1976 | |
Silang Matatapang | 1976 | |
Isang Pag-Ibig, Isang Pangarap, at Isang Bulaklak | 1976 | |
Lord, Give Me a Lover | 1976 | |
Ang Halaga Ay Luha, Laman at Dugo | 1976 | |
Kahit Sino Ka Man, Mahal Kita | 1976 | |
Walang Karanasan | 1976 | |
Buhay at Pag-Ibig ni Boy Zapanta | 1976 | |
The Outside Man | 1976 | |
Sekretaryang Walang Silya | 1976 | |
Dakpin si Boy Zapanta | 1976 | |
Nunal sa Tubig | 1976 | |
Malamig, Mainit sa Magdamag | 1976 | |
Labo-Labo sa Project 10 ½ | 1976 | |
Durugin Ko ang Araw | 1976 | |
Mga Biyuting Pasahero, sa Pilyong Kutsero | 1976 | |
Escolta; Mayo 13; Biyernes ng Hapon! | 1976 | |
The Interceptors | 1977 | |
Hostage: Hanapin si Batuigas | 1977 | |
Babae! | 1977 | |
Isang Araw, Isang Buhay | Ramon | 1978 |
Anak sa Una, Kasal sa Ina | 1978 | |
Roma-Amor | Tyrone | 1978 |
The Jess Lapid Story | 1978 | |
Salonga | 1978 | |
Kid Kaliwete | 1978 | |
Tomcat | 1979 | |
Dakpin...Killers For Hire | 1979 | |
Pleasure | 1979 | |
9 De Pebrero | 1979 | |
Paano ang Gabi Kung Wala Ka Na? | 1979 | |
Kakampi Ko ang Sto. Niño | 1979 | |
Huwag | 1979 | |
Pepeng Kulisap | 1979 | |
Ahas sa Pugad Lawin | 1979 | |
Dakpin si Junior Bombay | 1979 | |
Aliw | 1979 | |
Tsikiting Master | 1979 | |
Ang Sisiw Ay Isang Agila | 1979 | |
Tres Kantos | 1980 | |
Tatak Angustia | Tinyente | 1980 |
Si Malakas, si Maganda at si Mahinhin | Prince Salvo | 1980 |
Sa Init ng Apoy | 1980 | |
Nang Bumuka ang Sampaguita | 1980 | |
Lumakad Ka ng Hubad sa Mundong Ibabaw | 1980 | |
Kanto Boy | 1980 | |
Bomba Star | Producer | 1980 |
Angelita... Ako ang Iyong Ina | Dr. Santos | 1980 |
Himala | 1980 | |
Uhaw sa Kalayaan | 1980 | |
Langis at Tubig | Pocholo | 1980 |
Dang-Dong | 1980 | |
Matalim sa Pangil sa Gubat | 1981 | |
Viva Santiago | 1981 | |
Tropang Bulilit | 1981 | |
Takbo, Peter, Takbo! | 1981 | |
Quintin Bilibid | 1981 | |
Kumander Kris | 1981 | |
Kapwa Simaron | 1981 | |
Kamlon | 1981 | |
Kami'y Ifugao | 1981 | |
Geronimo | 1981 | |
Alfredo Sebastian | 1981 | |
Cleopatra Wong | 1981 | |
Suicide Force | 1982 | |
Lalake Ako | 1982 | |
Krus ng Bawat Punglo | 1982 | |
Tulisan ng Pasong Musang | 1982 | |
Kumander Elpidio Paclibar | 1982 | |
Pieta | Pulis | 1983 |
Pedro Tunasan | 1983 | |
The Killer of Satan | Enchong | 1983 |
Lumaban Ka | 1983 | |
Kumander Melody | 1983 | |
Inside Job | 1983 | |
Alex San Diego: Wanted | 1983 | |
Nardong Putik: Kilabot ng Cavite (Version II) | 1984 | |
Hanggang Sa Huling Bala | 1984 | |
Gintong Araw ni Boy Madrigal | 1984 | |
Death Raiders | 1984 | |
Kung Tawagin Siya'y Animal | 1984 | |
Daang Hari | 1984 | |
Sa Bulaklak ng Apoy | 1984 | |
Batuigas II: Pasukuin si Waway | Ruther Batuigas | 1984 |
Partida | 1985 | |
Mga Paruparong Buking | Senen | 1985 |
Markang Rehas: Ikalawang Aklat | 1985 | |
Ulo ng Gapo | 1985 | |
Bilang Na ang Oras Mo | 1985 | |
Anak ng Tondo | Medrano | 1985 |
Mission Order: Hulihin si ... Avelino Bagsic ang Rebelde | 1985 | |
Ben Tumbling | Sgt. Calinisan | 1985 |
Revenge for Justice | Police Lieutenant | 1985 |
Sa Dibdib ng Sierra Madre | 1985 | |
Unang Karanasan | 1985 | |
Musmos | 1985 | |
Baun Gang | 1985 | |
Celeste Gang: Hulihin si Mortemer 'Bitoy' Marcelo | 1985 | |
The Sangley Point Robbery | Putol | 1985 |
Boboy Tibayan, Tigre ng Cavite | Cardo | 1985 |
Isusumpa Mo ang Araw Nang Isilang Ka | 1986 | |
Unang Gabi | 1986 | |
Anak ng Supremo | Major General Rivera | 1986 |
Tatak ng Yakuza | 1986 | |
Super Islaw and the Flying Kids | Lucas | 1986 |
Materyales Fuertes | 1986 | |
Magkayakap sa Magdamag | 1986 | |
Isang Kumot Tatlong Unan | 1986 | |
Hayok | 1986 | |
Desperada | 1986 | |
Bold Star | 1986 | |
Ang Walang Malay | 1986 | |
Ang Galit Ko'y... Sumagad sa Laman, Tumagos sa Buto | 1986 | |
Sabik Kasalanan Ba? | Miguel | 1986 |
Victor Corpuz | 1987 | |
Vengeance Squad | 1987 | |
Tag-Init... Nagpuputik ang Langit | 1987 | |
Maruso: Robinhood ng Angeles City | Boy Zapanta | 1987 |
Hudas | 1987 | |
Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod | 1987 | |
Lala | 1987 | |
Ang Anino ni Asedillo | 1988 | |
Classified Operation | 1988 |
Camera and Electrical Department
Title | Year |
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Uhaw sa Dagat | 1981 |
References
- "FamilySearch".
- Sinel, Concon (August 9, 1999). "Film actor Estregan dies at 49". news.google.com/newspapers. Manila Standard, The Natiom. p. 8. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
- Villanueva, p. 243
Sources
- Danny Villanueva (1994). "Philippine Film". In Nicanor Tiongson (ed.). CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art. VIII (1st ed.). Manila: Cultural Center of the Philippines. p. 243. ISBN 971-8546-31-6.