# Gary Estrada

Gary Jason Bocaling Ejercito (Tagalog pronunciation:; born May 16, 1971), better known as Gary Estrada, is a Filipino actor and politician. He was a former talent of Viva Films during his early years, starring in action and drama films. He is also a politician, having served as a Board Member of Quezon's 2nd District from 2010 to 2016. He also unsuccessfully ran for vice mayor of Cainta, Rizal in 2019.

## Personal life

Ejercito was born on May 16, 1971, in the Philippines to actor Jorge M. Ejercito ("George Estregan") and actress Avelina Bocaling ("Agnes Moran"). He is the half-brother of Emilio Ramon Ejercito and Gherome Ejercito.
He is married to Bernadette Allyson with whom he has three daughters, Garielle Bernice, Garianna Beatrice and Gianna Bettina. He has one son Kiko Estrada from a previous relationship with actress Cheska Diaz.
He courted Dina Bonnevie from 1992 to 1993. He was in an on-and-off relationship with then-fellow Viva artist Donita Rose from 1993 to 1997.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Production |
| 2023 | Loyalista: The Untold Story of Imelda Papin | Bong Carrion | QueenStar Film Production |
| 2012 | El Presidente | Col José Tagle | Viva Films |
| 2003 | www.XXX.com | Rick | Maverick Films |
| 2003 | Sa Piling ng Mga Belyas | | Regal Films, Violett Films |
| 2003 | You and Me Against the World | Rocky | FLT Films |
| 2002 | Gising Na si Adan | Lt. Adrian Crisologo | Jolo Films |
| 2002 | Masarap Na Pugad | Gareth | Angora Films |
| 2001 | Oras Na para Lumaban | Patrick Sioson | Regal Films |
| 2001 | Booba | Poli | Viva Films |
| 2001 | Duwag Lang ang Sumusuko! | Jun Serrano | ATB-4 Films |
| 2000 | Garapal | Vasquez Rago (Dengcoy) | Regal Films |
| 2000 | Waray | Asiong | Amartiz Films |
| 2000 | Madame X | Alex Florendo | FLT Films |
| 2000 | Senswal | Butch | FLT Films |
| 1999 | Sutla | Rolando | Solar Films |
| 1999 | Gamugamong Dagat | | Regal Films |
| 1999 | Mister Mo, Lover Ko | Noel | Crown Seven Ventures |
| 1999 | Dibdiban ang Laban | | MHR Productions |
| 1998 | Pagnanasa | | Neo Films, Available Light Productions |
| 1997 | Strict ang Peyrents Ko | Isagani | Neo Films |
| 1997 | Bayad Puri | Raymond | Viva Films, Discovery Films |
| 1996 | Do Re Mi | Toto | Neo Films |
| 1996 | Ikaw Naman ang Iiyak | Santi Reyes | Viva Films |
| 1996 | Dead Sure | Sonny Reyes | Neo Films |
| 1996 | Ober da Bakod 2 (Da Treasure Adbentyur) | Beast | Neo Films, Cinemax Studios |
| 1996 | Dyesebel | Juno | Viva Films |
| 1995 | The Grepor Butch Belgica Story | Friend of Butch | Viva Films |
| 1995 | Jessica Alfaro Story | | Viva Films |
| 1995 | Joe D'Mango's Love Notes, the Movie | Mike | Viva Films |
| 1995 | Campus Girls | Bogs | Viva Films |
* Tiny Terrestrial: The Three Professors (1990)
* Boyong Mañalac: Hoodlum Terminator (1991)
* Angelito San Miguel at ang Mga Batang City Jail (1992)
* Jesus dela Cruz at ang Mga Batang Riles (1992)
* Tag-araw, Tag-ulan (1992)
* Apoy sa Puso (1992)
* Blue Jeans Gang (1992)
* Kapag Iginuhit ang Hatol sa Puso (1993)
* Hanggang Saan... Hanggang Kailan (1993)
* Parañaque Bank Robbery (Joselito Yuseco Story) (1993)
* Bratpack (Mga Pambayad Atraso) (1994)
* Kadenang Bulaklak (1994)
* Pangako ng Kahapon (1994)
* Anghel Na Walang Langit (1994)

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
| 2023—2024 | Black Rider | Police Maj. Gen. Wilfredo "Fredo" Policarpio | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Raising Mamay | Randy Renancia | GMA Network |
| 2018 | The Stepdaughters | Hernando "Hernan" Salvador | GMA Network |
| 2016—17 | Alyas Robin Hood | Carlos "Caloy" De Jesus | GMA Network |
| 2014 | The Ryzza Mae Show | Himself | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Carmela | Ernesto "Erning" Trinidad | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw | Efren | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas | Roel Villacorta | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Orasan | Freddie | ABS-CBN |
| 2011—12 | Ruben Marcelino's Kokak | Renato Asuncion | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Elena M. Patron's Blusang Itim | Gerald Escote | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Kapitan Inggo | Victor Martinez | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Star Confessions | | TV5 |
| 2010 | Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face | | TV5 |
| 2010—11 | Bantatay | Simon Rosales | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Maynila | | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Rosalinda | Javier Perez | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Dear Friend | Arnold | GMA Network |
| 2008—09 | Sine Novela: Saan Darating ang Umaga? | Dindo Rodrigo | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Obra | Joma | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Sine Novela: Kaputol ng Isang Awit | Julio Ambrosio | GMA Network |
| 2007—08 | Sine Novela: Pasan Ko ang Daigdig | Kadyo | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Lupin | Captain Rosas | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Impostora | Delfin Carreon | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Magpakailanman | | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Pinakamamahal | Ricardo Padua | GMA Network |
| 2006—07 | Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell | Tenorio / Tetano | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas | Meno | GMA Network |
| 2005—06 | Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia | Meno | GMA Network |
| 2005—06 | Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako | | GMA Network |
| 2004—05 | Mulawin | Rasmus | GMA Network |
| 2004 | Ikaw Sa Puso Ko | | GMA Network |
| 2003—04 | Walang Hanggan | | GMA Network |
| 2003—04 | Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas | Richard Valencia | ABS-CBN |
| 2003 | Hawak Ko Ang Langit | | GMA Network |
| 2001 | Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol | | GMA Network |
| 2001 | Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin | Red Peralta | GMA Network |
| 1997 | Tropang Trumpo | | ABC (now TV5) |
| 1996—97 | Mia Gracia | | GMA Network |