PERSONAL LIFE
Estrada is the first President to have previously worked in the entertainment industry, and for being the first to sport any sort of facial hair during his term, specifically his mustaches.
Family
Estrada is married to the former First Lady-turned-senator Dr. Luísa "Loi" Pimentel, whom he met while she was working at the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) in Mandaluyong City and has three children with her:
He also has nine children from several extramarital relationships:
Other Relatives
Several of Ejercito's relatives became prominent figures in politics and showbiz.
Film
He played the lead role in more than 100 movies, and produced more than 70 films. He was the first FAMAS Hall of Fame recipient for Best Actor (1981) and also became a Hall of Fame award-winner as a producer (1983). He often played heroes of the lower classes, making him popular among several impoverished citizens. This proved advantageous to his political career.
In 1974 he founded the Movie Workers Welfare Foundation (Mowelfund), which helps filmmakers through medical reimbursements, hospitalization, surgery and death benefits, livelihood, and alternative income opportunities and housing. Its educational arm, the Mowelfund Film Institute, has produced some of the most skilled and respected producers, filmmakers, writers and performers in both the independent and mainstream sectors of the industry since its inception in 1979.He also founded, together with Guillermo de Vega, the first Metro Manila Film Festival in 1975.
Family
Estrada is married to the former First Lady-turned-senator Dr. Luísa "Loi" Pimentel, whom he met while she was working at the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) in Mandaluyong City and has three children with her:
- José "Jinggoy" Ejercito, Jr, Mayor of San Juan (1992–2001); Senator (2004–present) (married to Precy Vitug)
- Jackie Ejercito (married to Beaver Lopez, son of Meralco chairman Manuel Lopez)
- Jude Ejercito (married to Rowena Ocampo)
He also has nine children from several extramarital relationships:
- Joel Eduardo "Jojo" Ejercito, with former actress Peachy Osorio
- Teresita "Tetchie" Ejercito, with former actress Peachy Osorio
- Joseph Victor Ejercito, with incumbent San Juan City Mayor Guia Gomez; Mayor of San Juan (2001–2010), Representative of San Juan City (2010–2013) and Senator (2013-present). (married to Cindy Lotuaco)
- Joan Ejercito, with former actress Mary Ann Murphy
- Jason Ejercito, with a former flight attendant who is only known by the name "Larena"
- Jerika Ejercito, with former actress Laarni Enriquez
- Jake Ejercito, with former actress Laarni Enrique
- Jacob Ejercito, with former actress Laarni Enriquez
- Joma Ejercito, with Joy Melendrez, a former flight attendant
Other Relatives
Several of Ejercito's relatives became prominent figures in politics and showbiz.
- Jorge Ejercito ("George Estregan"), brother; actor
- ER Ejercito ("George Estregan Jr."), son of George Estregan and nephew; actor, Mayor of Pagsanjan, Laguna (2001-2010) and Governor of Laguna (2010–present).
- Gary Ejercito ("Gary Estrada"), nephew; actor and Board Member of Quezon province.
- herome Ejercito, nephew; basketball player
Film
He played the lead role in more than 100 movies, and produced more than 70 films. He was the first FAMAS Hall of Fame recipient for Best Actor (1981) and also became a Hall of Fame award-winner as a producer (1983). He often played heroes of the lower classes, making him popular among several impoverished citizens. This proved advantageous to his political career.
In 1974 he founded the Movie Workers Welfare Foundation (Mowelfund), which helps filmmakers through medical reimbursements, hospitalization, surgery and death benefits, livelihood, and alternative income opportunities and housing. Its educational arm, the Mowelfund Film Institute, has produced some of the most skilled and respected producers, filmmakers, writers and performers in both the independent and mainstream sectors of the industry since its inception in 1979.He also founded, together with Guillermo de Vega, the first Metro Manila Film Festival in 1975.