Joseph Estrada - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 19, 1937 |
|---|---|
| Age | 88 |
| Birthplace | Tondo, Manila, Philippines |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Joseph Estrada's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | 13th President of the Philippines (1998–2001), former film actor, and political figure |
Intro
Joseph Estrada is a Filipino politician, former film actor, and businessman who served as the 13th President of the Philippines from 1998 until 2001. He is also known for his earlier role as the ninth Vice President of the Philippines (1992–1998) and as Mayor of Manila (2013–2019). Estrada had a prolific career in the Philippine film industry before entering politics.
Early Life & Background
Joseph Estrada was born as Jose Marcelo Ejercito in Tondo, Manila. He was educated at the Ateneo de Manila University and Mapúa Institute of Technology, though he did not complete his degree as he entered show business at a young age, later adopting the screen name 'Joseph Estrada.'
Career Highlights
- Prolific Filipino film actor from the 1950s through the 1980s
- Elected Mayor of San Juan (1969–1986)
- Served as Vice President of the Philippines under President Fidel Ramos (1992–1998)
- Elected as the 13th President of the Philippines (1998–2001)
- Impeached and later convicted for plunder in 2007 and subsequently pardoned
- Served as Mayor of Manila from 2013 to 2019
Trivia
- Estrada appeared in over one hundred films and was a popular box-office star before his political career.
- He was ousted from the presidency in 2001 following an impeachment trial and a popular uprising known as EDSA II.
- He is the first Philippine President to have been convicted of plunder (later pardoned).
FAQs
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Joseph Estrada is 88 years old.
Joseph Estrada was born the 19 April 1937.
Tondo, Manila, Philippines.
On His Birth-Day
About April 19th, 1937, in brief:
- Historical events: Walter Young won the 41st Boston Marathon on April 19, 1937, finishing in 2 hours, 33 minutes, and 20 seconds. The top five finishers were: 1. Walter Young (2:33:20) 2. Johnny Kelley (2:39:02) 3. Leslie Pawson (2:41:46) 4. Fred Ward (2:42:59) 5. Duncan McCallum (2:43:16)
- Day of the week: April 19th, 1937 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Lost Horizon directed by Frank Capra
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