Quick Facts
Biography
Emilio Ramon Pelayo Ejercito III (born October 5, 1963), commonly known as E.R. Ejercito and also popularly known by his official on-screen names Jorge Estregan (sometimes spelled Jeorge Estregan), George Estregan Jr. (sometimes spelled Jorge Estregan Jr. or Jeorge Estregan Jr.) and Jeorge "E.R." Ejercito Estregan (or simply Jeorge "E.R." Estregan), is a Filipino actor and former governor of Laguna. Prior to his election as governor, he served as mayor of Pagsanjan, Laguna. He is the son of actor George Estregan and the nephew of former President and former Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada.
On May 27, 2014, the Commission on Elections unseated Ejercito after alleged overspending during the campaign for the 2013 midterm elections. 3 days later his uncle, Mayor Estrada, convinced him to step down.
On April 5, 2019, he was convicted and sentenced to 6 to 8 years in prison for graft over an anomalous insurance deal when he was mayor of Pagsanjan in 2008. The Sandiganbayan anti-graft court on August 7, 2019, upheld its earlier ruling that also barred Ejercito from holding public office.
Early life
Born Emilio Ramon Pelayo Ejercito III on October 5, 1963 in San Juan, Metro Manila to actor Jesús Jorge Marcelo Ejercito (1939-1988), who went by the screen name George Estregan, of Pagsanjan and Ramona Pelayo (1940-2020) in Ibajay, Aklan. He holds residence at B. Cosme St., Sitio Mayapa, Brgy. II, Pagsanjan.
Personal life
He is married to actress, former Mayor and current Pagsanjan Vice Mayor Maita Sanchez (Girlie Ejercito in real life). They have 4 children: Eric Ejercito (born 1987), Jet Ejercito (born 1989), Jerico Ejercito (born 1992) and Jhulia Ejercito (born 2002).
Education
- Elementary: La Salle Greenhills (1971–1977)
- High School: La Salle Greenhills (1977–1981)
- College: UP Diliman; Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Advertising and Visual Communications (1981–1985)
Organizations
- Vice President – Knights of the Altar (1982–1987) Became Altar Boy of 5 years at St. John the Baptist Parish Church, San Juan City
- Vice President – KAPTT-Katipunan ng mga Artistang Pilipino sa Pelikula at Telebisyon or Philippine Cinema & Television Actors Guild, Inc. (1999–2002)
- Member – Rotary Club of Pagsanjan, Laguna
- Member – Carpa Club of Pagsanjan, Laguna
Politics
- Mayor Pagsanjan, Laguna (June 30, 2001 - June 30, 2010)
- Governor of Laguna (June 30, 2010 – May 27, 2014)
Awards
| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 37th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Festival Actor | Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story | Nominated |
| Male Sexiest Appeal Celebrity of the Night | - | Won | ||
| 2012 | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Outstanding Government Service Award | - | Won |
| 2012 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actor of the Year (Best Actor) | Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story | Won tied with (Aga Muhlach) |
| 2012 | 14th Gawad PASADO Awards | PinakaPasadong Aktor | Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story | Won |
| 2012 | 60th FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story | Won |
| 2012 | 38th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Festival Actor | El Presidente | Nominated |
| 2013 | 29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actor of the Year (Best Actor) | El Presidente | Won |
| 61st FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | El Presidente | Won | |
| 39th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Festival Actor | Boy Golden, Shoot to kill: the Arturo Porcuna Story | Nominated | |
| 2014 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actor of the Year (Best Actor) | Nominated | |
| 62nd FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Won |