KD Estrada is a rising star in the Philippine entertainment industry. He is a singer, songwriter, actor, and composer who has appeared in various TV shows and movies. He is also known for being a celebrity housemate of Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10, where he showcased his musical talents and his personal struggles with mental health. But who are KD Estrada’s parents and what do they do? Here’s what we know about his family background.
Gary Estrada and Cheska Diaz: KD Estrada’s Biological Parents
KD Estrada was born on May 3, 2002, in Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines. His full name is Kyle Daniel Magno Estrada. He is the son of Gary Estrada and Cheska Diaz, both former actors who have appeared in several movies and TV shows in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Gary Estrada is the son of the late veteran actor Paquito Diaz and the nephew of former senator Jinggoy Estrada. He started his acting career in 1992 and has starred in films such as Sana Dalawa ang Puso Ko, Ang Tipo Kong Lalake, and Anak ng Pasig. He also ventured into politics and became a board member of Quezon province in 2016.
Cheska Diaz is the daughter of actor Vic Diaz and the sister of actor Ricky Davao. She began her acting career in 1989 and has appeared in films such as Shake Rattle & Roll II, Alyas Batman en Robin, and Ang Kabit ni Mrs. Montero. She also hosted a lifestyle show called Cheska on GMA Network.
Gary Estrada and Cheska Diaz got married in 1998 and had two sons: KD Estrada and Kiko Estrada. However, their marriage did not last long and they separated in 2004. They both remarried to other partners and have other children from their second marriages.
KD Estrada’s Siblings and Step-Parents
KD Estrada has three half-siblings from his father’s side and one half-sibling from his mother’s side. His older brother, Kiko Estrada, is also an actor who has appeared in shows such as Bagani, My Guitar Princess, and Madrasta. He is currently dating actress Heaven Peralejo.
KD Estrada’s younger half-siblings are Gabby, Gianna, and Icee. Gabby and Gianna are the daughters of Gary Estrada and his second wife, Bernadette Allyson, a former actress and singer. Icee is the son of Cheska Diaz and her second husband, Rey Soldevilla Jr., a businessman.
KD Estrada seems to have a good relationship with his siblings and step-parents. He often posts photos with them on his social media accounts and expresses his love and gratitude for them.
KD Estrada’s Career and Achievements
KD Estrada started his career as a Star Magic trainee in 2019. He released his self-written single One of Many under StarPop, a subsidiary of Star Music. He also performed as a singer on the TV5 show Sunday Noontime Live!
In 2021, he joined The Squad Plus (now The Squad 2022), a group of young actors who run a YouTube channel with over 3 million subscribers. He also became part of ASAP Natin ‘To’s New Breed of Singers, along with other rising stars.
He made his acting debut in the iWantTFC series Unloving U, starring Loisa Andalio and Ronnie Alonte. He also contributed to the series’ soundtrack with his original songs Saves It and Kaya Pala.
He gained more popularity when he joined Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10 as a celebrity housemate. He stayed inside the house for 71 days before being evicted along with Alexa Ilacad, who became his on-screen partner and rumored girlfriend.
He is currently working on new projects and new music. He recently recorded a Chinese version of Mabagal with Singaporean artist Haven.
KD Estrada is a talented and versatile artist who has a bright future ahead of him. He is also a loving son, brother, friend, and partner who values his family above all else.