Karla Estrada

Not to be confused with Kaila Estrada.

This article is about the Filipina actress and singer. For the Mexican producer, see Carla Estrada.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Elago and the surname or paternal family name is Ford.

Karla Estrada
Born	Carla Elago Ford (1974-11-21) November 21, 1974 (age 50) Tacloban, Philippines
Alma mater	Philippine Christian University(BS)
Occupations	Actress singer host comedian
Years active	1987–2022; 2023–present
Children	4 (incl. Daniel Padilla)
Relatives	Antonio Aquitania (cousin)
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives for Tingog Sinirangan
Assuming office TBC
Succeeding	N/A
Personal details
Political party	Tingog Sinirangan

Carla Elago Ford (born November 21, 1974), better known as Karla Estrada (Tagalog: [ˈkaɾlɐ ɛsˈtɾada]), is a Filipino actress, singer, television host, and comedian. She is best known for hosting the talk shows Magandang Buhay and Face 2 Face for ABS-CBN and TV5, respectively. She is also known as the mother of actor-singer Daniel Padilla.

In 2016, Estrada signed a 2-year exclusive contract with ABS-CBN.^[1]

Early life and career

Karla Estrada was born as Carla Elago Ford on November 21, 1974, in Tacloban City to a Filipino mother and an American father. Shortly thereafter, her father left after being misinformed that Karla had died at birth.^[2]

According to an episode in Maalaala Mo Kaya featuring accounts on her life, Estrada was born to a rich family but was forced to move to Tacloban after the death of her grandfather, who was responsible for most of the livelihood of the family. Estrada aspired to become an actress since childhood and joined singing competitions. She was discovered by a talent manager in Quezon City, which led to her appearance in That's Entertainment.^[3]

Personal life

Estrada is the mother of Daniel Padilla whom she had at the age of 20; her son's father is Rommel Padilla. Estrada brought Daniel to see Rommel Padilla in prison three years later. She has three other children, Jose Carlito whom she had at the age of 21 with Naldy Padilla, Margaret "Magui" Fiona Ford^[4] whose father is a former Quezon City councilor Mike Planas, former Philippine Postal Corporation Chairman,^[5][6] who was formerly engaged to "Pat P",^[7] and Carmella from a different man.^[8]

At age 18, Estrada looked for her father who later apologized for not knowing that her birth was successful. In 2016, she stated that she is on good terms with her father, describing herself as his "carbon copy".^[2]

She is Antonio Aquitania's cousin.

In 2019, Estrada confirmed at Magandang Buhay, she dated her non-showbiz boyfriend Jam Ignacio since June 2019 after breakup with Mark Yatco, her partner since 2017.^[9] In August 2024, however, Estrada parted ways with Ignacio who has a new girlfriend, influencer and resident disc jockey base, Jellie AW.^[10]

Filmography

Film

• Wanted Bata-Batuta (1987)
• First Time... Like a Virgin! (1992)
• Maricris Sioson: Japayuki (1993)
• Kahit May Mahal Ka Nang iba (1993)
• Teenage Mama (1993)
• Sobra Talaga (1994)
• Bala at Lipistik (1994)
• The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapatawad Mo (1994)
• Kakaibang Karisma (1995)
• Masarap ang Unang Kagat (1998)
• Banatan (1999)
• Sa Iyo ang Sarap, Akin ang Hirap (1999)
• Markova: Comfort Gay (2000) – Markova's talent for Japan
• Kung Ikaw Ay Isang Panaginip (2002) – Bebang/Bisaya
• Super Noypi (2006) – Thelma
• Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po! (2007) – Loida
• Loving You (2008) – Lina
• Pipo (2009)
• Pagnanasa (2010)
• This Guy's in Love with U Mare! (2012) – Mike's mom
• Palad Ta ang Nagbuot (Our Fate Decides) (2013)
• Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina, at mga Anak (2014) – Erning's wife
• Moron 5.2: The Transformation (2014) – Doctor 1
• Beauty and the Bestie (2015) – Barbara "Ms. Barney" Clooney
• Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad (2017) – Peppa/Barna
• Familia Blondina (2019)
• Momshies! Ang Soul Mo'y Akin! (2021)
• Maid in Malacañang (2022)

Television

Year	Title	Role	Network	Notes
1987–1996	That's Entertainment	Herself/Wednesday group member	GMA Network
1999	Isang Dalaga sa Panahon ng Trahedya	Malou		Television film
1999–2001	Saan Ka Man Naroroon	Lilay	ABS-CBN
2002	Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan	Sening
2005	Saang Sulok ng Langit	Liana	GMA Network
2006	Love to Love: Love for Rent	Lucy
2007–2008	Daisy Siete: Ulingling	Nessa
2007	Your Song: Break It To Me Gently		ABS-CBN	Episode guest
2008	Sine Novela: Magdusa Ka	Metring	GMA Network
	Obra: Boksingera			Episode guest
2009	Sine Novela: Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin	Remy Del Monte/Brenda Aguirre
2010	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Xylophone		ABS-CBN	Episode guest
	Sine Novela: Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?	Cora Evangelista	GMA Network
2011	Alakdana	Madam Greta
2011–2012	Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin	Loida
2012	Wansapanataym: Maan Antukin	Yaya	ABS-CBN
2013	Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw	Apple Puno
	The Voice of the Philippines	Herself/Auditionee
2013–2014	Jim Fernandez's Galema: Anak ni Zuma	Bettina Barredo
2015	Your Face Sounds Familiar 1	Herself/Contestant
2015, 2016	Home Sweetie Home	Tita Marichris Matahimik
2015	Pinoy Big Brother: 737	2nd Celebrity Houseguest
2016	It's Showtime	Quarter 1-4 Judge Tawag ng Tanghalan
2016–2022	Magandang Buhay	Host	ABS-CBN/Kapamilya Channel
	Funny Ka, Pare Ko	Carlita Delyon	Cine Mo!
2023–2024	Face 2 Face	Herself/Host	TV5/One PH

Radio

Year	Title	Role	Station
2023–2024	Ang Tinig Nyo	Host	DWPM Radyo 630

References

1. "Karla Estrada to host morning show?". ABS-CBN News. March 9, 2016. Retrieved March 13, 2016.
2. "Karla Estrada cries after dad sends birthday greeting". ABS-CBN News (in English and Filipino). November 22, 2016. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
3. "Angelica bibida sa masalimuot na life story ni Karla Estrada sa MMK" [Angelica [Panganiban] stars in Karla Estrada's complicated life story in MMK]. Bandera (in Filipino). Philippine Daily Inquirer. January 12, 2017. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
4. Geli, Bianca (May 10, 2022). "Meet the beautiful daughter of Karla Estrada, Magui Ford". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
5. Baroña, Franco Jose (August 18, 2024). "PHLPost disruptive power struggle ends". The Manila Times. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
6. "PBBM names Mike Planas new PHLPost chair". Philippine News Agency. June 11, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
7. Bonoan, Reggee (October 19, 2015). "Karla Estrada: Never po akong naging kabit, ayokong makasira ng pamilya!". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
8. "Daniel Padilla: 'Kung ayaw mo sa akin, 'di huwag!'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. March 22, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2013.
9. Arcadio, Arcadio (June 2, 2020). "Karla Estrada marks 1st anniversary with BF Jam Ignacio: 'A year worth celebrating'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
10. Arceo, Therese (August 17, 2024). "Karla Estrada's ex-boyfriend Jam Ignacio new girlfriend". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 17, 2024.

External links

• Karla Estrada at IMDb