Elise Estrada

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Elise Estrada
BornJuly 30, 1987 (1987-07-30) (age 36)
Marikina, Philippines
Origin Surrey, British Columbia
Genres R&B, pop
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active1999–present
LabelsXOXO Entertainment Corp.
Universal Music Canada
VIVA Records
Partner(s)Adam Hurstfield (2009–present)
Website elise-estrada.com confessionsofapopstar.com

Elise Estrada (born July 30, 1987) [1] is a Filipino-Canadian pop singer-songwriter. She is known for her hit singles such as "Insatiable", "One Last Time" and "Lipstick" which were released in Canada.

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She is signed to Universal Music Canada's XOXO Entertainment.

Early life and career beginnings

Elise Estrada was born in the Philippines and moved to Canada when she was four. [2] [3] [ non-primary source needed ] She has a younger sister, Emmalyn Estrada and two brothers, Ervin and Eric.[ citation needed ]

While growing up in Surrey, British Columbia, she attended Holy Cross Regional High School and participated in many pageant and singing competitions. At age 17, Estrada won the title of "Miss Vancouver Princess" [2] [4] and later became the first runner-up in the Binibining Pilipinas World of Canada Competition. [5]

Career

In 2006, Estrada was a finalist in the Philippine television vocal competition, Pinoy Pop Superstar . In 2007, she won the 2007 Beat Music Awards and earned a record and management contract with RockSTAR Music Corporation. Her debut single, "Insatiable", was released in May 2007 and went to No. 1 on the Canadian Top 40 Charts. In 2008 and 2009 and also in July 2011, Estrada performed at the Canada Day Festival in Surrey, B.C. [6]

In August 2009, Estrada's Canadian television series, Love Court debuted on MuchMusic which featured her song "First Degree" as its theme. [6] [7] [8] "Love Court" was played many times each week and was later seen on MuchMoreMusic.

Estrada has toured with George, Girlicious, Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Backstreet Boys, 50 Cent, Nelly, and Sean Kingston. [9]

Estrada appeared in a Sony Films movie with David Hasselhoff and Lucas Grabeel ( High School Musical , Milk ). [10]

My Date with...Elise Estrada in Thailand aired on MuchMusic on September 8, 2010.

Here Kitty Kittee , Estrada's second album was scheduled to be released on November 9, 2010, on iTunes Canada according to her Entertainment Tonight Canada interview. The album's first single "You're So Hollywood" was released on July 9, 2010, and the music video was premiered at Muchmusic New Music Videos on September 23, 2010. Her second single, "Lipstick", previewed on her Myspace page. The music video for the song was filmed in London[ citation needed ] and was finalized and premiered on Estrada's Vevo Channel on December 1, 2010. Estrada starred and sang as a guest on CW Network's Hellcats episode "God Must Have My Fortune Laid Away" on February 15, 2011.[ citation needed ] She sang a new song called "I Be That".[ citation needed ]

Estrada began working on her third studio album titled #Round 3 in 2012. On October 2, 2012, the single "Piece of Me", a dance-pop/bubblegum pop track, was released. It was followed by a single on October 23 titled "Wonder Woman", which was dedicated to Amanda Todd who committed suicide from cyber-bullying. [11] On January 7, 2014, she released the album's lead single, "U Don't Need 2 Know". Its music video premiered on VEVO on the same day. #Round 3 was eventually released on July 29, 2014. She also signed a record deal with VIVA Records to release the album in Asia and handle her promotions in the Philippines during her concert tours from August to September. [12]

Personal life

In December 2019, Estrada got engaged to her boyfriend of ten years, Adam Hurstfield. [13] Hurstfield has a son from a previous relationship. Estrada announced that she was pregnant with their child in 2020. [14] In March 2021, the couple welcomed a daughter. [15]

Discography

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum details
Elise Estrada
  • Released: September 16, 2008
  • Label: RockSTAR, Universal Canada
  • Format: CD, digital download
Here Kitty Kittee
  • Released: November 9, 2010
  • Label: RockSTAR, Universal Canada
  • Format: CD, digital download
#ROUND3
  • Released: July 29, 2014
  • Label: XOXO, Universal Canada, Viva
  • Format: CD, digital download

EPs

List of albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum details
Elise Estrada
  • Released: April 15, 2004.
  • Label: RockSTAR, Universal Canada
  • Format: CD, digital download

Singles

YearSinglePeak positionsAlbum
CAN
[16] 		CAN
AC
[17] 		CAN CHR
[18] 		CAN HAC
[19]
2007"Insatiable"44—638Elise Estrada
"Ix Nay"——36—
"Unlove You"11—512
2008"These Three Words"91—1744
"Crash & Burn"66—2440
2009"Poison"61—3036
"One Last Time"96—3444
2010"You're So Hollywood"98—30—Here Kitty Kittee
"Lipstick"46—2823
2012"Piece of Me" [20] ————#ROUND3
"Wonder Woman"—21——
2014"U Don't Need 2 Know" [21] ————
"—" denotes a recording that failed to chart or was not released to that format.

Awards, nominations and achievements

Highlights

Wins and nominations

Musical highlights

Tour highlights

Sponsors

Juno Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2009 Elise Estrada R&B/Soul Recording of the Year Nominated

Canadian Radio Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2008Elise EstradaBest New Artist or Group – Pop/RockNominated
Elise EstradaBest New Artist or Group – Rhythmic/Urban/R&B/DanceWon

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