George Estregan

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George Estregan
Born
Jorgé Jesús Ejército y Marcelo [1]

(1939-07-10)July 10, 1939
DiedAugust 2, 1988(1988-08-02) (aged 49)
OccupationActor
Years active1963–1988
SpouseRamona Pelayo
Children6 (including E.R. ("George Jr."), Gary and Gherome)
Mother Mary Ejercito
Family Joseph Estrada (brother)
Awards

Jorgé Jesús Marcelo Ejército [1] [2] (Tagalog pronunciation: [ʔɛˌhɛːɾ.sɪˈto] ; July 10, 1939 – August 8, 1988), better known as George Estregan or George Estregan Sr., was a Filipino mestizo film actor.

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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

Jorgé Jesús Marcelo Ejercito was born on July 10, 1939, at Manuguit Maternity Hospital (now known as Amisola Maternity Hospital) in Tondo, Manila, to Engr. Emilio Ejercito Sr. and Mary (née Marcelo). [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.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
1961Ikaw o AkoMayor Anselmo Regalado
1965Sapang Palay
1966Ang Babaeng Ito Ay Akin!
1968Valiente Brothers
1968Tatak: Double Cross
1968Suntok o Karate
1968Dos Por Dos
1968JericoJerico
1969Eric
1969Ang Ninong Kong Nazareno
1970The Alvarados
1970Lover for Hire
1970Psycho Sex Killer
1971Udyok
1971Pulot Gala
1971Kami Ba'y Makasalan?
1971The Superstar
1971Durog
1972Sukdulan
1972Kumander Erlinda
1972Blood Compact
1973Kung Bakit Dugo ang Kulay ng Gabi
1973Target: The Criminals
1973Wonder Vi
1974Ang Pagbabalik ni Leon GuerreroGancho
1974Ibilanggo si Cavite Boy
1974Bandila ng Magigiting
1974Xia Nan YangThe Filipino Boxer
1974Daigdig ng Sindak at LagimAngelo
1974Magnong Harabas
1974Durugin ang Mga Diyablo sa Punta Fuego
1974Kiu RP Nine-O
1974Sumigaw Ka Hanggang Ibig Mo!
1974Ugat
1974Manila Connection
1974Kapitan Eddie Set
1975Ang Manika Ay Takot sa Krus
1975Ito'y Isang Baliw Na Baliw Na Digdig
1975Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko
1975Ibong Lukaret
1975Operation Villapando
1975Bamboo Trap
1975Mababagsik na Anghel
1975Sa Kagubatan ng Lungsod
1975Hiwaga
1975Laging Umaga
1975Nagbabagang Silangan
1975Alat
1975Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga
1975Gumapang Ka sa Lupa
1975At Lumaganap ang LagimSatur
1975Hindi Tayo Talo
1975Huling Patak ng Ulan
1975Ang Biyuda Ay Misteryosa
1976Unos sa Dalampasigan
1976Silang Matatapang
1976Isang Pag-Ibig, Isang Pangarap, at Isang Bulaklak
1976Lord, Give Me a Lover
1976Ang Halaga Ay Luha, Laman at Dugo
1976Kahit Sino Ka Man, Mahal Kita
1976Walang KaranasanGeron
1976Buhay at Pag-Ibig ni Boy Zapanta
1976The Outside Man
1976Sekretaryang Walang Silya
1976Dakpin si Boy Zapanta
1976 Nunal sa Tubig
1976Malamig, Mainit sa Magdamag
1976Labo-Labo sa Project 10 ½
1976Durugin Ko ang Araw
1976Mga Biyuting Pasahero, sa Pilyong Kutsero
1976Escolta; Mayo 13; Biyernes ng Hapon!
1977The Interceptors
1977Hostage: Hanapin si Batuigas
1977Bawal: For Men Only
1977Babae!
1978Isang Araw, Isang BuhayRamon
1978Anak sa Una, Kasal sa Ina
1978Roma-AmorTyrone
1978The Jess Lapid Story
1978Salonga
1978Kid Kaliwete
1979Tomcat
1979Dakpin...Killers For Hire
1979Pleasure
19799 De Pebrero
1979Paano ang Gabi Kung Wala Ka Na?
1979Kakampi Ko ang Sto. Niño
1979Huwag
1979Pepeng Kulisap
1979Ahas sa Pugad Lawin
1979Dakpin si Junior Bombay
1979Aliw
1979Tsikiting Master
1979Ang Sisiw Ay Isang Agila
1980Tres Kantos
1980Tatak AngustiaTinyente
1980Si Malakas, si Maganda at si MahinhinPrince Salvo
1980Sa Init ng Apoy
1980Nang Bumuka ang Sampaguita
1980Lumakad Ka ng Hubad sa Mundong Ibabaw
1980Kanto Boy
1980Bomba StarProducer
1980Angelita... Ako ang Iyong InaDr. Santos
1980Himala
1980Uhaw sa Kalayaan
1980Langis at TubigPocholo
1980Dang-Dong
1981Matalim sa Pangil sa Gubat
1981Viva Santiago
1981 Tropang Bulilit
1981Takbo, Peter, Takbo!
1981Quintin Bilibid
1981Kumander Kris
1981Kapwa Simaron
1981Kamlon
1981Kami'y Ifugao
1981Geronimo
1981Alfredo Sebastian
1981Cleopatra Wong
1982Suicide Force
1982Lalake Ako
1982Krus ng Bawat Punglo
1982Tulisan ng Pasong Musang
1982Kumander Elpidio Paclibar
1983PietaPulis
1983Pedro Tunasan
1983The Killer of SatanEnchong
1983Lumaban Ka
1983Kumander Melody
1983Inside Job
1983Alex San Diego: Wanted
1984Nardong Putik: Kilabot ng Cavite (Version II)
1984Hanggang Sa Huling Bala
1984Gintong Araw ni Boy Madrigal
1984Death Raiders
1984Kung Tawagin Siya'y Animal
1984Daang Hari
1984Sa Bulaklak ng Apoy
1984Batuigas II: Pasukuin si WawayRuther Batuigas
1985PartidaMayor Francisco Ledesma
1985Mga Paruparong BukingSenen
1985Markang Rehas: Ikalawang Aklat
1985Ulo ng Gapo
1985Bilang Na ang Oras Mo
1985Anak ng TondoMedrano
1985Mission Order: Hulihin si ... Avelino Bagsic ang Rebelde
1985Ben TumblingSgt. Calinisan
1985Revenge for JusticePolice Lieutenant
1985Sa Dibdib ng Sierra Madre
1985Unang Karanasan
1985Musmos
1985Baun Gang
1985Celeste Gang: Hulihin si Mortemer 'Bitoy' Marcelo
1985The Sangley Point RobberyPutol
1985Boboy Tibayan, Tigre ng CaviteCardo
1986Isusumpa Mo ang Araw Nang Isilang Ka
1986Unang Gabi
1986Anak ng SupremoMajor General Rivera
1986Tatak ng Yakuza
1986Super Islaw and the Flying KidsLucas
1986Materyales Fuertes
1986Magkayakap sa Magdamag
1986Isang Kumot Tatlong Unan
1986Hayok
1986Desperada
1986Bold Star
1986Ang Walang Malay
1986Ang Galit Ko'y... Sumagad sa Laman, Tumagos sa Buto
1986Sabik Kasalanan Ba?Miguel
1987Victor Corpuz
1987Vengeance Squad
1987Tag-Init... Nagpuputik ang Langit
1987Maruso: Robinhood ng Angeles CityBoy Zapanta
1987Hudas
1987Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod
1987Lala
1988 Ang Anino ni Asedillo Tandang Birong
1988Classified Operation

Camera and electrical department

YearTitle
1981Uhaw sa Dagat

References

  1. 1 2 3 "FamilySearch". FamilySearch .
  2. Sinel, Concon (August 9, 1999). "Film actor Estregan dies at 49". news.google.com/newspapers. Manila Standard, The Nation. p. 8. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 Villanueva, p. 243

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