# Karla Estrada

Carla Elago Ford (born November 21, 1974), better known as Karla Estrada (Tagalog:), is a Filipino actress, singer, television host, and comedian. She is best known for hosting the talk shows Magandang Buhay and Face 2 Face for ABS-CBN and TV5, respectively. She is also known as the mother of actor-singer Daniel Padilla.
In 2016, Estrada signed a 2-year exclusive contract with ABS-CBN.

## Early life and career

Karla Estrada was born as Carla Elago Ford on November 21, 1974, in Tacloban City to a Filipino mother and an American father. Shortly thereafter, her father left after being misinformed that Karla had died at birth.
According to an episode in Maalaala Mo Kaya featuring accounts on her life, Estrada was born to a rich family but was forced to move to Tacloban after the death of her grandfather, who was responsible for most of the livelihood of the family. Estrada aspired to become an actress since childhood and joined singing competitions. She was discovered by a talent manager in Quezon City, which led to her appearance in That's Entertainment.

## Personal life

Estrada is the mother of Daniel Padilla whom she had at the age of 20; her son's father is Rommel Padilla. Estrada brought Daniel to see Rommel Padilla in prison three years later. She has three other children, Jose Carlito whom she had at the age of 21 with Naldy Padilla, Margaret "Magui" Fiona Ford whose father is a former Quezon City councilor Mike Planas, former Philippine Postal Corporation Chairman, who was formerly engaged to "Pat P", and Carmella from a different man.
At age 18, Estrada looked for her father who later apologized for not knowing that her birth was successful. In 2016, she stated that she is on good terms with her father, describing herself as his "carbon copy".
She is Antonio Aquitania's cousin.
In 2019, Estrada confirmed in Magandang Buhay, she dated her non-showbiz boyfriend Jam Ignacio since June 2019 after breakup with Mark Yatco, her partner since 2017. In August 2024, however, Estrada parted ways with Ignacio who has a new girlfriend, influencer and resident disc jockey base, Jellie AW.

## Filmography
### Film

* Wanted Bata-Batuta (1987)
* First Time... Like a Virgin! (1992)
* Maricris Sioson: Japayuki (1993)
* Kahit May Mahal Ka Nang iba (1993)
* Teenage Mama (1993)
* Sobra Talaga (1994)
* Bala at Lipistik (1994)
* The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapatawad Mo (1994)
* Kakaibang Karisma (1995)
* Masarap ang Unang Kagat (1998)
* Banatan (1999)
* Sa Iyo ang Sarap, Akin ang Hirap (1999)
* Markova: Comfort Gay (2000) – Markova's talent for Japan
* Kung Ikaw Ay Isang Panaginip (2002) – Bebang/Bisaya
* Super Noypi (2006) – Thelma
* Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po! (2007) – Loida
* Loving You (2008) – Lina
* Pipo (2009)
* Pagnanasa (2010)
* This Guy's in Love with U Mare! (2012) – Mike's mom
* Palad Ta ang Nagbuot (Our Fate Decides) (2013)
* Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina, at mga Anak (2014) – Erning's wife
* Moron 5.2: The Transformation (2014) – Doctor 1
* Beauty and the Bestie (2015) – Barbara "Ms. Barney" Clooney
* Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad (2017) – Peppa/Barna
* Familia Blondina (2019)
* Momshies! Ang Soul Mo'y Akin! (2021)
* Maid in Malacañang (2022)

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
| 1987–1996 | That's Entertainment | Herself/Wednesday group member | GMA Network | |
| 1999 | Isang Dalaga sa Panahon ng Trahedya | Malou | | Television film |
| 1999–2001 | Saan Ka Man Naroroon | Lilay | ABS-CBN | |
| 2002 | Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan | Sening | ABS-CBN | |
| 2005 | Saang Sulok ng Langit | Liana | GMA Network | |
| 2006 | Love to Love: Love for Rent | Lucy | GMA Network | |
| 2007–2008 | Daisy Siete: Ulingling | Nessa | GMA Network | |
| 2007 | Your Song: Break It To Me Gently | | ABS-CBN | Episode guest |
| 2008 | Sine Novela: Magdusa Ka | Metring | GMA Network | |
| 2008 | Obra: Boksingera | | GMA Network | Episode guest |
| 2009 | Sine Novela: Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin | Remy Del Monte/Brenda Aguirre | GMA Network | |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Xylophone | | ABS-CBN | Episode guest |
| 2010 | Sine Novela: Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? | Cora Evangelista | GMA Network | |
| 2011 | Alakdana | Madam Greta | GMA Network | |
| 2011–2012 | Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin | Loida | GMA Network | |
| 2012 | Wansapanataym: Maan Antukin | Yaya | ABS-CBN | |
| 2013 | Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw | Apple Puno | ABS-CBN | |
| 2013 | The Voice of the Philippines | Herself/Auditionee | ABS-CBN | |
| 2013–2014 | Jim Fernandez's Galema: Anak ni Zuma | Bettina Barredo | ABS-CBN | |
| 2015 | Your Face Sounds Familiar 1 | Herself/Contestant | ABS-CBN | |
| 2015, 2016 | Home Sweetie Home | Tita Marichris Matahimik | ABS-CBN | |
| 2015 | Pinoy Big Brother: 737 | 2nd Celebrity Houseguest | ABS-CBN | |
| 2016 | It's Showtime | Quarter 1-4 Judge Tawag ng Tanghalan | ABS-CBN | |
| 2016–2022 | Magandang Buhay | Host | ABS-CBN/Kapamilya Channel | |
| 2016–2022 | Funny Ka, Pare Ko | Carlita Delyon | Cine Mo! | |
| 2023–2024 | Face 2 Face | Herself/Host | TV5/One PH | |

### Radio

| Year | Title | Role | Station |
| 2023–2024 | Ang Tinig Nyo | Host | DWPM Radyo 630 |