Kaila Estrada

Mikaela Ariana De Belen Estrada (born March 16, 1996) is a Filipino actress. After several stints in modelling, she signed with Star Magic in 2021 and made her acting debut in the mystery drama Viral Scandal.

Early life
Mikaela Ariana De Belen Estrada was born in March 16, 1996. She is the third of four children of actors John Estrada and Janice de Belen. She has two half-siblings each of her parents, Iggy "Luigi" Boy Muhlach (from her mother with Aga Muhlach) and Samantha Anechka (from her father with his current wife Priscilla Meirelles).

Modelling (2013-2020)
At age 17, Estrada began modelling in 2013 as a ramp model for fashion designer Randy Ortiz. The following year, she signed with Mercator Models and Talent Management. In 2018, she took part in #SMYouthDenim fashion show in SM Makati as an ambassadress for SM Youth.

Acting debut and breakthrough (2021-present)
Following her contract signing with Star Magic, Estrada eventually ventured acting and made her first screen appearance as Raven Ramones in the mystery drama Viral Scandal in 2021. In an exclusive interview with Metro Style, she revealed that she auditioned for the role twice as the production felt she was a bit stiff the first time she auditioned. Her performance was met with praises from the viewers and critics alike, noting her "crisp delivery of lines". The following year, she starred in the hybrid narrative-reality show The Chosen One broadcast on PIE channel. In March 2022, she starred in her first lead role in an episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya as Karen Bordador, a former radio DJ and Pinoy Big Brother Kumunity Season 10 Celebrity Edition alumna. The episode was named the National Winner for "Best Single Drama or Telemovie/Anthology" at the Asian Academy Creative Awards.

Later in 2022, Estrada starred once again starred as Abby in a three-part special episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya for its 'Tatlong Dekadang Pasasalamat' celebration. The following year, she starred alongside Joao Constancia and Chie Filomeno in the second season of Love Bites which premiered on ABS-CBN Entertainment's official YouTube channel. In July 2023, she was cast in a supporting role in the comedy show Fit Check: Confessions of an Ukay Queen which premiered on Amazon Prime Video. Upon release, the series became the most watched TV shows on the platform throughout its run. In October 2023, she was cast in two major series Linlang and Can't Buy Me Love as Bettina Tiu the show’s main antagonist. The latter premiered on the Kapamilya channel and received 11.6% TV ratings nationwide via Kantar Media, winning over its timeslot rival. She also received widespread acclaim for her portrayal as Sylvia Lualhati in Linlang.