Elise Estrada | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Elise Estrada |
Born |
July 30, 1987 (age 29) Marikina City, Philippines |
Origin | Surrey, British Columbia |
Genres | R&B, pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, actress |
Years active | 1999–present |
Labels | XOXO Entertainment Corp. Universal Music Canada VIVA Records |
Website | Elise-estrada.com confessionsofapopstar.com |
Elise Estrada (born July 30, 1987) is a Filipino-Canadian pop singer-songwriter and actress. She is known for her hit singles released in Canada such as "Insatiable", "One Last Time" and "Lipstick".
She is signed to Universal Music Canada's XOXO Entertainment.
Elise Estrada was born in the Philippines and moved to Canada when she was four. She has a younger sister named Emmalyn Estrada and two brothers, Ervin and Eric.
While growing up in Surrey, British Columbia, she attended Holy Cross Regional High School and participated in many pageant and singing competitions. At age 17, Estrada won the title of "Miss Vancouver Princess" and later became the first runner-up in the Binibining Pilipinas World of Canada Competition.
In 2006, Estrada was a finalist in the Philippine television vocal competition, Pinoy Pop Superstar. In 2007, she won the 2007 Beat Music Awards, and earned a record and management contract with RockSTAR Music Corporation. Her debut single, "Insatiable", was released in May 2007 and went to no. 1 on the Canadian Top 40 Charts. Between 2008 and 2009 and later on July 1, 2011, Estrada performed at the Canada Day Festival in Surrey, B.C.
In August 2009, Estrada's Canadian television series, Love Court debuted on MuchMusic which featured her song "First Degree" as its theme. "Love Court" was played many times each week and was later seen on MuchMoreMusic.
Estrada has toured with George, Girlicious, Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Backstreet Boys, 50 Cent, Nelly and Sean Kingston.