Karla Estrada


Karla Estrada is a Filipina actress and singer. Films and television series in which she starred in Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? and Maricris Sioson: Japayuki. She starred as supporting role in the series Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw.
In 2016, Estrada signed a 2-year exclusive contract with ABS-CBN.

Early life and career

Karla Estrada was born on November 21, 1974 in Tacloban. After her birth, her father left after being deceived to believe that Karla 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 her grandfather, who was responsible for most of the livelihood of the family, died. Estrada aspired to become an actress since childhood and joined singing competitions. She was discovered by a talent manager in a music hub in Quezon City which led to her appearance in That’s Entertainment.

Films

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 had three children, Jose Carlito whom she had at the age of 21, Margaret and Carmella from different father.
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".
Karla is Antonio Aquitania's cousin.