Karla Estrada

Carla Elago Ford (born November 21, 1974), better known as Karla Estrada, is a Filipino actress, singer, television host, and comedian. 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 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, newly appointed Philippine Postal Corporation Chairman, who was formerly engaged to "Pat P", and Carmella from 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.

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)