George Estregan

For his actor-politician son who briefly used the name George Estregan Jr., see E. R. Ejercito.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Marcelo and the surname or paternal family name is Ejercito.

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.

George Estregan
Born	Jorgé Jesús Ejército y Marcelo[1] (1939-07-10)July 10, 1939 Tondo, Manila, Philippine Commonwealth
Died	August 2, 1988(1988-08-02) (aged 49) Santa Mesa, Manila, Philippines
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1963–1988
Spouse	Ramona Pelayo
Children	6 (including E.R. ("George Jr."), Gary and Gherome)
Mother	Mary Ejercito
Family	Joseph Estrada (brother)
Awards	FAMAS Best Actor 1972 Sukdulan FAMAS Supporting Actor 1978 Kid Kaliwete 1980 Lumakad Kang Hubad sa Mundong Ibabaw

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

Year	Title	Role
1961	Ikaw o Ako	Mayor Anselmo Regalado
1965	Sapang Palay
1966	Ang Babaeng Ito Ay Akin!
1968	Valiente Brothers
1968	Tatak: Double Cross
1968	Suntok o Karate
1968	Dos Por Dos
1968	Jerico	Jerico
1969	Eric
1969	Ang Ninong Kong Nazareno
1970	The Alvarados
1970	Lover for Hire
1970	Psycho Sex Killer
1971	Udyok
1971	Pulot Gala
1971	Kami Ba'y Makasalan?
1971	The Superstar
1971	Durog
1972	Sukdulan
1972	Kumander Erlinda
1972	Blood Compact
1973	Kung Bakit Dugo ang Kulay ng Gabi
1973	Target: The Criminals
1973	Wonder Vi
1974	Ang Pagbabalik ni Leon Guerrero	Gancho
1974	Ibilanggo si Cavite Boy
1974	Bandila ng Magigiting
1974	Xia Nan Yang	The Filipino Boxer
1974	Daigdig ng Sindak at Lagim	Angelo
1974	Magnong Harabas
1974	Durugin ang Mga Diyablo sa Punta Fuego
1974	Kiu RP Nine-O
1974	Sumigaw Ka Hanggang Ibig Mo!
1974	Ugat
1974	Manila Connection
1974	Kapitan Eddie Set
1975	Ang Manika Ay Takot sa Krus
1975	Ito'y Isang Baliw Na Baliw Na Digdig
1975	Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko
1975	Ibong Lukaret
1975	Operation Villapando
1975	Bamboo Trap
1975	Mababagsik na Anghel
1975	Sa Kagubatan ng Lungsod
1975	Hiwaga
1975	Laging Umaga
1975	Nagbabagang Silangan
1975	Alat
1975	Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga
1975	Gumapang Ka sa Lupa
1975	At Lumaganap ang Lagim	Satur
1975	Hindi Tayo Talo
1975	Huling Patak ng Ulan
1975	Ang Biyuda Ay Misteryosa
1976	Unos sa Dalampasigan
1976	Silang Matatapang
1976	Isang Pag-Ibig, Isang Pangarap, at Isang Bulaklak
1976	Lord, Give Me a Lover
1976	Ang Halaga Ay Luha, Laman at Dugo
1976	Kahit Sino Ka Man, Mahal Kita
1976	Walang Karanasan	Geron
1976	Buhay at Pag-Ibig ni Boy Zapanta
1976	The Outside Man
1976	Sekretaryang Walang Silya
1976	Dakpin si Boy Zapanta
1976	Nunal sa Tubig
1976	Malamig, Mainit sa Magdamag
1976	Labo-Labo sa Project 10 ½
1976	Durugin Ko ang Araw
1976	Mga Biyuting Pasahero, sa Pilyong Kutsero
1976	Escolta; Mayo 13; Biyernes ng Hapon!
1977	The Interceptors
1977	Hostage: Hanapin si Batuigas
1977	Bawal: For Men Only
1977	Babae!
1978	Isang Araw, Isang Buhay	Ramon
1978	Anak sa Una, Kasal sa Ina
1978	Roma-Amor	Tyrone
1978	The Jess Lapid Story
1978	Salonga
1978	Kid Kaliwete
1979	Tomcat
1979	Dakpin...Killers For Hire
1979	Pleasure
1979	9 De Pebrero
1979	Paano ang Gabi Kung Wala Ka Na?
1979	Kakampi Ko ang Sto. Niño
1979	Huwag
1979	Pepeng Kulisap
1979	Ahas sa Pugad Lawin
1979	Dakpin si Junior Bombay
1979	Aliw
1979	Tsikiting Master
1979	Ang Sisiw Ay Isang Agila
1980	Tres Kantos
1980	Tatak Angustia	Tinyente
1980	Si Malakas, si Maganda at si Mahinhin	Prince Salvo
1980	Sa Init ng Apoy
1980	Nang Bumuka ang Sampaguita
1980	Lumakad Ka ng Hubad sa Mundong Ibabaw
1980	Kanto Boy
1980	Bomba Star	Producer
1980	Angelita... Ako ang Iyong Ina	Dr. Santos
1980	Himala
1980	Uhaw sa Kalayaan
1980	Langis at Tubig	Pocholo
1980	Dang-Dong
1981	Matalim sa Pangil sa Gubat
1981	Viva Santiago
1981	Tropang Bulilit
1981	Takbo, Peter, Takbo!
1981	Quintin Bilibid
1981	Kumander Kris
1981	Kapwa Simaron
1981	Kamlon
1981	Kami'y Ifugao
1981	Geronimo
1981	Alfredo Sebastian
1981	Cleopatra Wong
1982	Suicide Force
1982	Lalake Ako
1982	Krus ng Bawat Punglo
1982	Tulisan ng Pasong Musang
1982	Kumander Elpidio Paclibar
1983	Pieta	Pulis
1983	Pedro Tunasan
1983	The Killer of Satan	Enchong
1983	Lumaban Ka
1983	Kumander Melody
1983	Inside Job
1983	Alex San Diego: Wanted
1984	Nardong Putik: Kilabot ng Cavite (Version II)
1984	Hanggang Sa Huling Bala
1984	Gintong Araw ni Boy Madrigal
1984	Death Raiders
1984	Kung Tawagin Siya'y Animal
1984	Daang Hari
1984	Sa Bulaklak ng Apoy
1984	Batuigas II: Pasukuin si Waway	Ruther Batuigas
1985	Partida	Mayor Francisco Ledesma
1985	Mga Paruparong Buking	Senen
1985	Markang Rehas: Ikalawang Aklat
1985	Ulo ng Gapo
1985	Bilang Na ang Oras Mo
1985	Anak ng Tondo	Medrano
1985	Mission Order: Hulihin si ... Avelino Bagsic ang Rebelde
1985	Ben Tumbling	Sgt. Calinisan
1985	Revenge for Justice	Police Lieutenant
1985	Sa Dibdib ng Sierra Madre
1985	Unang Karanasan
1985	Musmos
1985	Baun Gang
1985	Celeste Gang: Hulihin si Mortemer 'Bitoy' Marcelo
1985	The Sangley Point Robbery	Putol
1985	Boboy Tibayan, Tigre ng Cavite	Cardo
1986	Isusumpa Mo ang Araw Nang Isilang Ka
1986	Unang Gabi
1986	Anak ng Supremo	Major General Rivera
1986	Tatak ng Yakuza
1986	Super Islaw and the Flying Kids	Lucas
1986	Materyales Fuertes
1986	Magkayakap sa Magdamag
1986	Isang Kumot Tatlong Unan
1986	Hayok
1986	Desperada
1986	Bold Star
1986	Ang Walang Malay
1986	Ang Galit Ko'y... Sumagad sa Laman, Tumagos sa Buto
1986	Sabik Kasalanan Ba?	Miguel
1987	Victor Corpuz
1987	Vengeance Squad
1987	Tag-Init... Nagpuputik ang Langit
1987	Maruso: Robinhood ng Angeles City	Boy Zapanta
1987	Hudas
1987	Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod
1987	Lala
1988	Ang Anino ni Asedillo	Tandang Birong
1988	Classified Operation

Camera and electrical department

Year	Title
1981	Uhaw sa Dagat